In a strategic move to tackle waste management and boost energy supply, Kyiv plans to construct two new combined heat and power (CHP) plants that will run on waste. These innovative facilities aim to reduce the city's garbage while simultaneously providing heat and electricity to residents. The initiative was announced by Petro Panteleev, Deputy Chairman of the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA).
Panteleev revealed that a recent delegation from the KMDA visited Slovenia to observe the operation of a similar waste-to-energy CHP plant in the city of Celje. The Slovenian plant has proven to be highly effective, processing up to 80,000 tons of waste annually and supplying energy not only to Celje but also to surrounding areas. Inspired by this model, Kyiv intends to build two such stations on both the left and right banks of the Dnieper River.
These CHPs will utilize various types of fuels, including high-energy waste, to maximize energy production. The project is seen as a crucial step for large urban centers like Kyiv, where waste management and energy demands are pressing issues. By converting waste into energy, the city aims to make significant progress in both areas.
"We must use all opportunities to produce energy," Panteleev emphasized, highlighting the dual benefits of waste reduction and energy generation that the new CHPs will bring to Kyiv. The construction of these plants marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient energy future for the Ukrainian capital.
