Abstract:
Landfill Gas Technology involves the use of renewable source of energy where
biogasis generated from organic wastes and subsequent use of the gas to produce
electricity. This study assesses the use of KerugoyaKutus Municipality Solid Wastes
from Kagio, Kutus and Kerugoya markets, through Landfill Gas technology to
electricity production. The organic solid wastes generation potential in tonnes and
the subsequent methane gas generation potential in m3/year, will be estimated for a
period of 10 years from 2023-2033.This will be followed by determining the
electricity generation potential in Kwh/year. Economic viability of the project in this
Municipality will be done based on the Net Present Values in U$, Levelized cost of
energy and Payback Period. Environmental impact analysis based on green gas
emissions potential withand without energy recovery will be done. To undertake the
wastes potential, a Land Gem model version 3.02, using the inventory defaults will
be used. This research will provide a scientific guidance on viability of LFG
electricity generation project in this municipality making the paper useful to
Kirinyaga Local Authority who need to manage their organic wastes from thethree
localmarkets. The research will also be beneficial to investors who may want to
evaluate the LFG production potential.
