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Bidadi’s WTE plant turns 600 tonnes of waste into 11.5 MW power daily, cutting landfill use and urging waste segregation
In a significant step toward sustainable waste management, Karnataka has inaugurated its first Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Bidadi. Developed jointly by the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA), formerly BBMP, and Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), the facility aims to convert 600 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily into 11.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
The ₹314.74 crore project is a 50:50 partnership between GBA and KPCL. The plant is expected to supply electricity to approximately 25,000 homes, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to reduce landfill dependency and promote renewable energy.
Currently, GBA contributes 200 tonnes of sorted dry waste daily to the plant, with a target of reaching 500 tonnes by month-end. Since the plant’s commissioning, 1,68,036 metric tonnes of waste have been incinerated, generating 55 million units of power. This has already led to a reduction in landfill-bound compactors—from 390 to 340 per day.
The facility has also introduced a new waste segregation protocol. Over the past 10 days, incoming waste is being separated at source, revealing that 35 kg of plastic is extracted from every 100 kg of garbage. This data underscores the importance of citizen participation in waste segregation.
Authorities are urging residents to separate dry and wet waste at home to improve plant efficiency and environmental outcomes. The initiative not only addresses Bengaluru’s mounting waste crisis but also sets a precedent for other urban centers in India to adopt similar models.
With this project, Karnataka positions itself at the forefront of urban waste-to-energy innovation, combining environmental responsibility with energy generation to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.
