Bondi wastewater plant powered by 100% renewable energy

The Bondi Wastewater Treatment Plant is now producing enough renewable energy from waste to power 100% of the plant, according to NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water Niall Blair.

Blair was joined at the plant last week by Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton, where they inspected the process used to produce energy at the plant. The project is an initiative from Sydney Water, which is currently generating more than 20% of its total energy needs across its network through renewable energy projects.

“This project is yet another great example of Sydney Water using research and innovation to turn biogas into renewable energy to power the entire plant, which benefits the environment and reduces operating costs,” said Blair.

“Not only will this project minimise the impact on the electricity grid network, it will also be able to return 13% net energy back to the grid — which is enough to power about 150 households a year.”

“It is great to see the Bondi plant, which treats the waste of 300,000 people in the area, will now be able to turn a waste product into a valuable resource for our community,” added Upton.

“The renewable energy process will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions of around 8000 tonnes a year from Bondi alone, and this is a great outcome for our local environment.”

Image caption: Sydney Water Bondi Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Tony Williamson with Niall Blair and Gabrielle Upton.