Design and Production of an Autonomous Rotary Composter Powered by Photovoltaic Energy

TL;DR

This paper presents the design and development of an autonomous solar-powered rotary composter aimed at transforming household organic waste into high-quality compost within four weeks, thereby reducing landfill and incineration burdens in Morocco.

Contribution

It introduces a novel autonomous photovoltaic-powered rotary composter specifically designed for household waste management, with a focus on rapid composting and local applicability.

Findings

Composts organic waste within 4 weeks.

Reduces waste sent to landfills and incineration.

Provides a sustainable solution for Moroccan households.

Abstract

The problem of household waste management is becoming more and more acute with the growth of economic development that the country of Morocco has experienced. Moreover, the management of this waste is a burden for the municipalities, in view of its cost, which is increasing with time. Therefore, in this work we present the design, the mechanical and photovoltaic study of a new autonomous solar composter intended mainly for households. It allows to transform organic waste in situ, into a good quality compost that serves as a soil conditioner, in a short time compared to other composting systems, these times do not exceed 4 weeks. This innovative technology will reduce the amount of waste going to final landfill, or incineration, and exploit the compost produced in gardening and horticulture, which will be a very effective solution for waste management in Morocco.