Sterling and Wilson Solar debuts in waste-to-energy space, wins overseas order
- September 30, 2021
Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) a global solar EPC and O&M solutions providers, announced that it has received its first order in the waste-to-energy business.
This Rs.1,500-crore order was placed on SWSL by a leading developer of energy assets in the UK and Europe, a release by SWSL said.
It may be recalled that last month, SWSL had announced the expansion of its renewable energy offerings to include hybrid energy, energy storage and waste-to-energy solutions.
The upcoming project will process 23.2 tonnes of non-recyclable solid municipal waste per hour, diverting over 185,600 tonnes of waste each year. The facility will generate around 19.6 mw of energy, enough to power over 30,000 homes, and will also provide heat that can be used by nearby businesses.
Construction will start in Q3 of FY22 and will take over three years to commission.
According to Amit Jain, Global CEO, Sterling and Wilson Solar Group, “We are delighted to have bagged our first order in the waste-to-energy segment, which we recently forayed into. This is a double delight since it is also our first order in the European market, further cementing our position as the most trusted partner in the EPC segment. Since waste-to-energy projects have a larger execution period, through such orders, the company will be able to manage a consistent revenue stream year-on-year.”
Scope of work for this project includes design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and testing of the facility, boiler (fuel – Refused Derived Fuel), 19 MWe steam turbine generator and condensor, pollution control equipment, water treatment plant, associated balance of plant and subsequent O&M. Construction will start in Q3 of FY22 and will take over three years to commission.
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“This is an important project for the region, in terms of sustainability and renewable power generation. With over two billion tonnes of municipal waste produced globally each year, the treatment of non-recyclable trash that otherwise emits methane from landfills will help reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere,” he added.
Featured photograph is a file picture of an under-construction waste-to-energy project in Australia. The photograph has been sourced from Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and is for illustration purposes only.