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AI InsightConsidering the environmental problems caused by garbage and the increasing energy demand, generating energy while eliminating garbage appears to be the best method to solve these problems.
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Abstract
The need for energy increases with the increase of the population in the world and in our country over time. In line with this increasing energy need, it becomes imperative for countries to turn to alternative energy sources. The increase in population growth creates a serious waste problem by increasing not only energy demand but also consumption. Especially, the collection of solid wastes, both recycling and converting them into energy becomes an important issue. Considering the environmental problems caused by garbage and the increasing energy demand, generating energy while eliminating garbage appears to be the best method to solve these problems. In this study, LandGEM V302 mathematical calculation method was used in the study. Model constants are determined using literature information. A mathematical model study was carried out in order to determine the electrical energy and methane potential that may arise from approximately 7.810.662 tons of solid waste dumped in the sanitary landfill in Adana. It has been determined that 14.420.666 kWh of electrical energy can be obtained in 2026, the closing year. From 2020 to 2026, there was an increase of 521.5%. Considering the environmental problems caused by garbage and the increasing energy demand, generating energy while eliminating garbage appears to be the best method to solve these problems.