Waste to Energy

Waste-to- Energy: A pathway from renewable energy sources

to sustainable development in Malawi

John Taulo1 , Hendrex Kazembe2 , and Fredrick Munthali3

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Department of Energy Resources Management
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Department of Agriculture Research Services
3
National Commission for Science and Technology

3 July 2022
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Introduction

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Waste Management in Malawi

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 Waste Management in Malawi
Waste Generation Status in
Malawi

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 Introduction

 Energy is key consideration in discussions of sustainable development

 Sustainable development requires a sustainable supply of clean and

affordable renewable energy sources that do not cause negative societal
impacts

 Wastes are convertible to useful energy forms like hydrogen

(biohydrogen), biogas, bioalcohol, etc through waste-to-energy
technologies

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 Introduction
 Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in Malawi is increasing as the
country is accelerating toward ever-increasing urbanization,
accompanied by rapid economic expansion and population growth.
 As a result, the importance of an effective waste management
framework is growing in Malawi, and the establishment of WTE
facilities has become and absolute necessity for ensuring life quality and
sustainable economic development

 Wastes are convertible to useful energy forms like hydrogen

(biohydrogen), biogas, bioalcohol, etc through waste-to-energy
technologies

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 Estimated waste generation
City/ Municipality Waste generated Waste generated
(tonnes/year)1 (tonnes/day)2
Mzuzu 37,263 100.17
Blantyre 259,570 403.32
Zomba 21,014 56.49
Lilongwe 180,000 482.35
Liwonde 3,000
Kasungu 7,200
Mangochi 24,000
Kasungu NA
Zomba NA
Mmbelwa 4,800

1.. Baseline assessment and analysis of existing circular economy initiatives and key players in Malawi.(TNO 2021 P11723)
2. Research in Challenges and Opportunities in Solid Waste Management: The Case of Malawian Cities (Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development) 8
Thank you for Your Kind Attention

John Taulo
Senior Lecturer and Energy Engineering Specialist
Head of Energy Resources Management
Ndata School of Climate and Earth Sciences
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Ph: +265 (011) 478 397
Mob: +265 (0) 888 870 399/ 995 334 164
Mail: jtaulo@must.ac.mw
Web: http://www.must.ac.mw