Kirloskar Pneumatic launches ‘Tonalli’, a Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Solution

Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (KPCL), a pioneer in engineered systems and sustainable industrial solutions, has announced the launch of Tonalli, an innovative waste-to-energy solution. Designed as a compact, efficient, and decentralized product, Tonalli converts organic food waste into valuable by-products such as biogas and organic fertilizer, promoting a 100 percent waste-utilization process.

 

Developed as a next-generation waste-to-energy solution, Tonalli is engineered to help industries, hospitality establishments, industrial canteens, commercial kitchens, and residential communities manage food waste sustainably while generating valuable green energy. Built on the principles of circular economy and environmental responsibility, the system enables a 100 percent waste-free process through energy and nutrient recovery by transforming organic waste into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. The solution also helps reduce dependence on conventional cooking fuels such as LPG and PNG, while enabling lower energy costs, reliable fuel availability, and safer cooking fuel alternatives.

With the introduction of India’s Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from April 1, 2026, and the national push towards four-stream waste segregation and decentralized processing, Tonalli has been conceptualized to address the evolving needs of compliance-driven and sustainability-focused waste management systems.

 

Commenting on the launch, Aman Kirloskar, Managing Director, KPCL, said, “Tonalli represents our commitment towards engineering innovation that create sustainable impact. As industries and communities increasingly look for smarter and decentralized waste-management systems, Tonalli offers an efficient way to convert food waste into valuable green energy while supporting compliance, resource recovery, and long-term environmental responsibility. ”

 

Speaking on the occasion,  Nuriel Pezarkar, Technology Partner from NobleExchange Environment Solutions Pvt Ltd, added, “Tonalli with BioBit Technology is more than a machine. It is a compact, plug-and-play solution where every installation is equivalent to thousands of trees planted, LPG replaced, and carbon credits earned — measurable outcomes that reflect environmental responsibility, circularity and economic value.”

 

Emphasizing the company’s commitment to engineering excellence, the redefining waste-to-energy solution offers:

Controlled Anaerobic Digestion Process: The system features advanced anaerobic digestion technology to convert organic waste into biogas under controlled environmental conditions.

Inbuilt Gas Agitation Technology: Digester mixing is achieved through a regulated biogas-based agitation system, eliminating mechanical agitators and improving reliability. Biogas undergoes multi-stage cleaning, including moisture removal and H₂S scrubbing before utilization.

Pressurised Gas Delivery: Features an indigenous, high-performance Kirloskar compressor that elevates gas pressure for a consistent, powerful flame at the burner.

Industrial Safety Standards: Protects facilities through PLC-based safety logic, including automatic flaring, vacuum protection, and layered pressure relief.

 

The introduction of Tonalli marks a significant addition to Kirloskar Pneumatic’s growing portfolio of engineered solutions focused on responsible resource utilization and operational efficiency.

 

For more information: www.kirloskarpneumatic.com