Erwin Fonseca
Mayem: In a remarkable step towards sustainable life, Rupesh Chopdekar and his family from the remote village of Haturlim have successfully installed a home biogas plant in Mayem and set an inspiring example of others in the state. This initiative not only reduced its budget drop, but also generated clean cooking gas for their daily use.
The Chopdekar family is the only household in Goa that has installed a house biogas plant in which only two educational institutions – Shiroda College and the Arambol College – have taken similar systems.
According to Chopdekar, the biogas plant has been working smoothly for over a year without maintaining maintenance. The system, which is installed outdoors, works effectively under the sun and under rain and eliminates the need for special protection or additional care.
“Before the system was installed, we examined its operation and were convinced of its advantages,” said Chopdekar. He wrote to the New India Multivurpose Cooperative Society (NIMS) in Mapusa, especially the managing director Samir Morajkar, and the chairman ADV. Tanaji Sawant for the easier for the installation.
The home biogas plant has a capacity of 2 cubic meters and costs RS 65,000, with a subsidy covering almost half of the costs. The system approved by the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) can process about 5 kg of kitchen waste (with the exception of egg shells) and produce cooking gas for up to two hours. An equal amount of water must be added to every 5 kg waste.
The system offers families significant savings and reduces their LPG consumption by half. In addition, it produces about 5 liters of nutrient -rich abstinence every day, which is of great benefit to plants.
Rajesh Gauns, the responsible NIMS installation, said that around 150 kg of cow dung and 1,000 liters of water are required for the first setup to create a culture of anaerobic bacteria. “This is a unique process. As soon as the bacteria are set – usually after three weeks – kitchen waste can be added regularly, ”the crooks informed.
The biogas plant has an estimated lifespan of 15 years, but it is assumed that it lasts even longer with minimal maintenance. Chopdekar emphasized that the system has operated without any problems since its installation and only delivered services.
“Our residents of the community have become more conscious of proper waste disposal. People who once thrown away their waste on the side of the road are now bringing them to our facility and have recognized their value, ”said Chopdekar.
He emphasized the lack of a smell from the system, since all processes take place in a sealed environment. Farmers can also benefit from the use of cowing instead of kitchen waste. The plant can produce about 40 liters of manure for all 20 kg cow dung, mixed with the same amount of water.
Gauner found that a larger version of the system with a 7 cubic measurement capacity can process up to 12 kg of wasted waste every day and produce four hours of cooking gas and about 30 liters of manure. This larger unit costs about 1 Lakh.
The methangas generated by the biogas plant is a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to LPG. Gauner assured that the system is designed with environmentally friendly, rat -resistant materials to ensure durability and security, even if they are filled with waste and gas.
Chopdekar reflected her experience and was satisfied with the performance of the system. “In a year we had no problems, only advantages-toaubery energy for cooking and nutrient-rich furring for our plants. At first we installed it as an attempt, but we soon recognized its long -term value, and it has now become an essential part of our house, ”he said.
Chopdekar believes that such biogas plants can play a crucial role in answering Goa's growing moisture waste and at the same time reduce the dependency on LPG.
“The burden of large garbage treatment plants can be reduced if more families accept such solutions for home. This initiative can make a significant contribution to keeping our villages clean, ”he added.