Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has informed the National Green Tribunal, southern zone, that the second phase of the waste-to-energy (WtE) plant at Jawaharnagar, with a capacity of 24 MW, is expected to commence operations in the first week of Aug.In an affidavit submitted by GHMC commissioner RV Karnan, it was stated that a power purchase agreement was signed on May 12 between Hyderabad MSW Energy Solutions Private Ltd and the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL). The agreement is currently awaiting approval from the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission.The boilers department has granted permission to operate both boilers following successful hydro tests. Steam blowout tests are scheduled for the third week of July, signaling that mechanical systems are on track for commissioning.The tariff for the energy generated will be determined by TGERC under section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003. It will include considerations such as the tipping fee, with interim arrangements possibly sought through a separate petition. Any govt incentives availed by the operator must be passed on to the discom in line with TGERC directives.The affidavit clarified that no transmission, wheeling, or additional charges will be imposed by TGTransco or the discom for energy purchased. The plant can draw power from the grid only during shutdowns or maintenance, limited to auxiliary consumption (11% of installed capacity).Status of other WtE projectsThe GHMC is also progressing on other WtE plants. A revised NOC was issued on June 9 to Sri Venkateshwara Green Power Projects Ltd, enhancing the Yacharam plant’s capacity from 12 MW to 14 MW. GHMC has requested TGSPDCL to initiate a PPA. This project is expected to be commissioned by Dec 2026.Meanwhile, the stalled Bibinagar project—idle since 2017–18 due to IL&FS’s financial troubles—is under review for possible revival.The affidavit was submitted in response to a petition filed by Shankar Narayanan Bala Krishnan and others on waste management and environmental compliance.
