The village of Jühnde in Germany implemented a biogas plant fueled by liquid manure and crop silage to become energy self-sufficient and substitute fossil fuels for heat and electricity production. A wood chip boiler supplements the biogas plant during winter months. Biogas is converted to electricity and heat through a combined heat and power plant. Heat is distributed to 145 houses via a district heating grid. The project goal was to cover 100% of the village's electricity needs and nearly all heating demands through local biomass.
This document discusses biomass gasification as a process that can use a wide variety of biomass feedstocks to produce renewable energy. It can generate electricity, heat, biofuels, and bioproducts through thermochemical or biochemical conversion processes. Applications include power generation, thermal uses, and transportation fuels. The process operates with zero discharge, produces lower emissions than liquid fuels, and generates charcoal and biochar as byproducts. Large-scale implementation could support rural development through job creation and distributed power generation.
This document discusses biomass gasification as a process to convert various biomass feedstocks into syngas, which can then be used for power generation, thermal applications, or conversion to biofuels. It outlines the types of biomass that can be used, including agricultural and forestry residues. The environmental benefits are highlighted such as producing power in a cleaner way than liquid fuels. Large scale implementation is proposed to provide distributed power generation for rural areas and generate local employment.
This document outlines tasks and projects for Team 71 Wolves at Dudley Middle School related to their 2008-2009 FELS Grant. The tasks include tea tasting, research on tea information, creating a bibliography, designing house plans, landscaping plans, vehicle analysis, an itemized budget, a home buyer brochure, an infomercial, and a final presentation. It also includes a master checklist and details on their TEA (Transportation, Environment, Alternative Energy) House Project to design an efficient 3,000 square foot home with sustainable features at the lowest possible cost.
Urban agriculture will be necessary to feed the world's growing population as 80% will live in cities by 2050 and over 80% of suitable land is already used for crops. Vertical farming in urban areas uses less land and water while increasing yields. The Plantagon system recycles waste as inputs for organic food production in vertical greenhouses. It works with partners around the world to build sustainable indoor farms that can grow food locally with less emissions and transportation needs.
Biomass heating and CHP on farms - Richard Harvey (Rural Energy)Farming Futures
This presentation formed part of the Farming Futures workshop 'Profitable business in a changing climate: the case for on-farm renewable energy generation.'
2nd December 2009
WT ENERGY focuses on developing technologies to convert waste into energy through anaerobic digestion and thermal processes. They have international patents and expertise in biogas, biomethane, and waste-to-energy technologies. WT ENERGY works on project basis worldwide, from planning and engineering to turnkey plant implementation, to optimize investment returns from energy production. They have experience with over 37 waste treatment and energy recovery projects across Europe and South America.
1. The document discusses biomass as a renewable source of energy that can be used to generate electricity and produce transportation fuels like ethanol.
2. Key sources of biomass include agricultural waste, wood waste, and energy crops. The most efficient biomass residues for energy production are bagasse, rice husks, and wood.
3. Biomass can be converted into energy through combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis processes. Combustion is used to produce steam for electricity generation, while gasification produces syngas that can be used for heat or power.
An Introduction to Bioenergy: Feedstocks, Processes and ProductsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an introduction to bioenergy feedstocks, processes, and products. It discusses how bioenergy uses renewable biomass feedstocks from many sources, like sugar and oil crops, cellulosic materials, and agricultural residues, through processes like thermochemical and biochemical conversion to produce energy. Specifically, it summarizes that bioenergy offers farmers alternative energy sources and new market opportunities; biomass feedstocks capture the sun's energy through photosynthesis and can be converted to release this stored energy; and many feedstock options exist but selection depends on regional factors.
This document discusses biomass gasification as a process that can use a wide variety of biomass feedstocks to produce renewable energy. It can generate electricity, heat, biofuels, and bioproducts through thermochemical or biochemical conversion processes. Applications include power generation, thermal uses, and transportation fuels. The process operates with zero discharge, produces lower emissions than liquid fuels, and generates charcoal and biochar as byproducts. Large-scale implementation could support rural development through job creation and distributed power generation.
This document discusses biomass gasification as a process to convert various biomass feedstocks into syngas, which can then be used for power generation, thermal applications, or conversion to biofuels. It outlines the types of biomass that can be used, including agricultural and forestry residues. The environmental benefits are highlighted such as producing power in a cleaner way than liquid fuels. Large scale implementation is proposed to provide distributed power generation for rural areas and generate local employment.
This document outlines tasks and projects for Team 71 Wolves at Dudley Middle School related to their 2008-2009 FELS Grant. The tasks include tea tasting, research on tea information, creating a bibliography, designing house plans, landscaping plans, vehicle analysis, an itemized budget, a home buyer brochure, an infomercial, and a final presentation. It also includes a master checklist and details on their TEA (Transportation, Environment, Alternative Energy) House Project to design an efficient 3,000 square foot home with sustainable features at the lowest possible cost.
Urban agriculture will be necessary to feed the world's growing population as 80% will live in cities by 2050 and over 80% of suitable land is already used for crops. Vertical farming in urban areas uses less land and water while increasing yields. The Plantagon system recycles waste as inputs for organic food production in vertical greenhouses. It works with partners around the world to build sustainable indoor farms that can grow food locally with less emissions and transportation needs.
Biomass heating and CHP on farms - Richard Harvey (Rural Energy)Farming Futures
This presentation formed part of the Farming Futures workshop 'Profitable business in a changing climate: the case for on-farm renewable energy generation.'
2nd December 2009
WT ENERGY focuses on developing technologies to convert waste into energy through anaerobic digestion and thermal processes. They have international patents and expertise in biogas, biomethane, and waste-to-energy technologies. WT ENERGY works on project basis worldwide, from planning and engineering to turnkey plant implementation, to optimize investment returns from energy production. They have experience with over 37 waste treatment and energy recovery projects across Europe and South America.
1. The document discusses biomass as a renewable source of energy that can be used to generate electricity and produce transportation fuels like ethanol.
2. Key sources of biomass include agricultural waste, wood waste, and energy crops. The most efficient biomass residues for energy production are bagasse, rice husks, and wood.
3. Biomass can be converted into energy through combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis processes. Combustion is used to produce steam for electricity generation, while gasification produces syngas that can be used for heat or power.
An Introduction to Bioenergy: Feedstocks, Processes and ProductsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an introduction to bioenergy feedstocks, processes, and products. It discusses how bioenergy uses renewable biomass feedstocks from many sources, like sugar and oil crops, cellulosic materials, and agricultural residues, through processes like thermochemical and biochemical conversion to produce energy. Specifically, it summarizes that bioenergy offers farmers alternative energy sources and new market opportunities; biomass feedstocks capture the sun's energy through photosynthesis and can be converted to release this stored energy; and many feedstock options exist but selection depends on regional factors.
This document provides an overview of biomass heating systems and considerations for biomass heating project analysis. It discusses biomass heating system components, peak versus base load systems, district heating systems, biomass fuels, examples of system costs, project considerations, and the RETScreen biomass heating project model. The key information presented includes the components and operation of biomass heating systems, advantages of district heating systems, important biomass fuel characteristics and considerations, and a tool for analyzing the energy production, costs and emissions of biomass heating projects.
Biomass is Through photosynthesis plants convert sunlight energy into chemical energy.
Biomass is stored sunlight energy that can be converted to:
Electricity
Fuel
Heat
Fertilizer
Biomass refers to plant-based materials that can be used as an energy source. It is one of the oldest sources of energy known. Biomass energy is created from materials that are or once were living plants. Common types of biomass include wood, crop waste, and animal waste. Biomass can be burned directly to produce heat or can be processed to produce other forms of energy like electricity or liquid fuels. The document provides examples of how biomass is used to produce steam to power turbines and generate electricity, as well as how methane gas captured from the decomposition of organic waste can also be used as an energy source.
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1) StormFisher is an Ontario-based renewable energy company focused on developing biogas facilities across the province utilizing agricultural and food waste as feedstock.
2) Biogas production provides environmental and economic benefits by reducing waste, emissions and reliance on fossil fuels while producing renewable energy, fertilizer and other products.
3) Opportunities for biogas development in Ontario have increased under the Green Energy Act but regulatory hurdles and competition from other jurisdictions remain challenges.
The CZERO renewable energy solution uses anaerobic digestion to produce biogas from organic matter, which can then be converted into biomethane, electricity, heat, and fertilizer. It provides a sustainable energy supply that supports community development and meets renewable energy requirements. A 50,000 tonne CZERO facility would generate over 50,000 MWh of biomethane annually, enough to power 2,000 homes, while reducing carbon emissions and producing organic fertilizer.
This document summarizes a lecture on biomass pyrolysis as a renewable energy resource. It discusses the pyrolysis process, which involves thermally decomposing biomass in the absence of oxygen to produce solid, liquid, and gas products. The key products are biochar, bio-oil, and syngas. The document outlines different types of pyrolysis based on temperature and time scales and explains how various factors like temperature, particle size, and moisture content affect the pyrolysis process and end products. It also provides examples of pyrolyzing specific biomass sources like rice husk and discusses potential applications of the pyrolysis products.
This document discusses bioenergy from agricultural wastes. It begins by providing population and energy demand projections showing a need for renewable energy sources. It then discusses various agricultural and forestry wastes as well as municipal wastes that can be used for bioenergy production. The document outlines several conversion processes to produce biofuels, bioheat, and bioelectricity from biomass and discusses the applications and advantages of bioenergy.
Biomass refers to organic material that can be converted into useful energy sources such as fuel. It is a renewable energy source that includes waste plant and animal material. Biomass can be converted into energy through processes like gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and combustion. This reduces dependence on landfills and non-renewable energy sources. India has significant potential to develop biomass energy due to its large agricultural output and waste that can be utilized as biomass feedstock. However, the biomass energy sector in India also faces challenges like high fragmentation, lack of financing, and insecure supply chains.
Biomass is an alternative power source that can be generated from organic waste materials like food scraps, garden waste, wood, and manure. The document discusses how biomass power works, providing examples of its use in landfills in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand to generate electricity. It suggests schools could also use biomass power by collecting organic waste to fuel an on-site biogas plant and burn wood pellets to heat boilers, providing a cheap, sustainable energy option.
ITI Energy has developed advanced gasification technology and wants to build an energy plant. The plant will use municipal solid waste as fuel and include mechanical biological treatment to produce pellets for gasification. The plant will generate electricity, heat and ash for construction materials. Key activities over 5 weeks include selecting equipment, designing site layout and logistics, finalizing building designs, and finishing tasks.
1. Biomass refers to organic material from plants and includes plant matter, animal waste, and organic industrial and municipal wastes.
2. Major sources of biomass include woody biomass from forests, herbaceous biomass like grasses and energy crops, aquatic plants and algae, agricultural residues, animal waste, sewage, municipal solid waste, and industrial waste.
3. Pakistan has significant biomass resources including agricultural residues, animal manure, municipal solid waste, and sugarcane waste that can be used for biogas and electricity generation.
Five new affordable houses were constructed on three sites in Marywell Gardens, Kirriemuir at a project cost of £800,000. Existing four story flats were carefully demolished due to their proximity to neighboring properties. Two and three bedroom houses built to exceed current standards were constructed on two sites, featuring high insulation, air tightness and MVHR systems. Solar panels were installed on the three bedroom houses. The contract was delivered on time and on budget.
This document provides an overview of climate protection efforts in Freiburg, Germany. It discusses how Freiburg has aimed for climate neutrality through adopting climate protection plans starting in the 1990s. Key strategies mentioned include promoting renewable energy production, developing energy efficient buildings, expanding sustainable transportation infrastructure like bike lanes and public transit, and engaging citizens on environmental issues. The city has also planned climate neutral neighborhoods, supported green businesses, and invested in education around sustainability. Overall, the document outlines Freiburg's longstanding efforts to become one of Germany's greenest and most climate friendly cities.
The document discusses three main categories of biomass energy conversion technologies: combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis. Combustion is the most common and simplest process, directly burning biomass to produce heat and electricity. Gasification converts biomass into gas at high temperatures for gas production. Pyrolysis uses thermal decomposition in the absence of oxygen to produce liquid bio-oil or pyrolysis oil from biomass.
Renewable energy bamboo dr barathi growmore biotech shortBarathi Dr
The document discusses using bamboo as a source of biomass fuel for electricity generation. Some key points:
- A 1 megawatt power plant would require 200 acres of bamboo to provide the necessary 8000 tons of biomass per year.
- Bamboo has advantages as a fuel source like a high calorific value, low ash content, ability to be continuously harvested annually from the same land, and long life of plantations.
- GrowMore Biotech aims to establish a 1250 acre bamboo plantation in Durban, South Africa as a national demonstration of bamboo energy production.
This document discusses opportunities for community enterprise in renewable energy and waste management in East Sussex, UK. It outlines several existing community energy cooperatives that generate renewable energy. It then proposes a plan to establish a biogas plant in Hastings that would treat food waste to generate electricity and heat. The biogas plant would work with local waste collection partners and farms to supply waste and use byproducts. It would help address fuel poverty and create jobs while demonstrating a sustainable waste management model.
The energy-saving audit project in Malaysia aimed to implement advanced energy-saving technologies from Japanese companies at selected model companies in Malaysia to help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, with the project selecting 2-3 large processed food or beverage companies to conduct free audits and provide recommendations, and requesting MGTC's help in recommending model companies and linking the project to Malaysia's Green Technology Financing Scheme.
The document presents on renewable energy technology and the green economy in Nepal. It discusses Nepal's current energy situation which relies heavily on traditional biomass fuels. It outlines the contribution of various energy sources in Nepal including biomass, petroleum, coal, and electricity. It also summarizes renewable energy resources generated in Nepal and those still to be developed. The document emphasizes that renewable rural energy technologies can provide economic incentives and opportunities that contribute to poverty alleviation when developed and implemented beyond just residential use.
Recruit International Article; Initio International LtdBrendan_c_flood
Initio International was formed in 2009 through the management buyout of the staffing businesses of OG International, a large Japanese company. The MBO allowed Brendan Flood and the management team to fully own the business. Since then, Initio has experienced strong growth under Flood's leadership while maintaining a focus on core values of integrity. Initio operates specialty recruiting firms in the UK, US, and Spain, focusing on niche sectors like law, technology, and sales. Despite economic challenges, Initio has expanded its offices and services across its markets through organic growth and potential acquisitions. Flood believes Initio is well positioned for continued success by staying true to its mission and principles.
Faro Recruitment Group is an international recruitment firm established in 1981 with over 80 offices worldwide. They provide permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, executive search, and HR consulting services globally through their network of brands. The document provides an overview of Faro's history, commitment to clients, services, network presence, and contact information.
This document provides an overview of biomass heating systems and considerations for biomass heating project analysis. It discusses biomass heating system components, peak versus base load systems, district heating systems, biomass fuels, examples of system costs, project considerations, and the RETScreen biomass heating project model. The key information presented includes the components and operation of biomass heating systems, advantages of district heating systems, important biomass fuel characteristics and considerations, and a tool for analyzing the energy production, costs and emissions of biomass heating projects.
Biomass is Through photosynthesis plants convert sunlight energy into chemical energy.
Biomass is stored sunlight energy that can be converted to:
Electricity
Fuel
Heat
Fertilizer
Biomass refers to plant-based materials that can be used as an energy source. It is one of the oldest sources of energy known. Biomass energy is created from materials that are or once were living plants. Common types of biomass include wood, crop waste, and animal waste. Biomass can be burned directly to produce heat or can be processed to produce other forms of energy like electricity or liquid fuels. The document provides examples of how biomass is used to produce steam to power turbines and generate electricity, as well as how methane gas captured from the decomposition of organic waste can also be used as an energy source.
Ontario Investment And International Trade Ryan Little, Storm Fisher Presen...rlittle
1) StormFisher is an Ontario-based renewable energy company focused on developing biogas facilities across the province utilizing agricultural and food waste as feedstock.
2) Biogas production provides environmental and economic benefits by reducing waste, emissions and reliance on fossil fuels while producing renewable energy, fertilizer and other products.
3) Opportunities for biogas development in Ontario have increased under the Green Energy Act but regulatory hurdles and competition from other jurisdictions remain challenges.
The CZERO renewable energy solution uses anaerobic digestion to produce biogas from organic matter, which can then be converted into biomethane, electricity, heat, and fertilizer. It provides a sustainable energy supply that supports community development and meets renewable energy requirements. A 50,000 tonne CZERO facility would generate over 50,000 MWh of biomethane annually, enough to power 2,000 homes, while reducing carbon emissions and producing organic fertilizer.
This document summarizes a lecture on biomass pyrolysis as a renewable energy resource. It discusses the pyrolysis process, which involves thermally decomposing biomass in the absence of oxygen to produce solid, liquid, and gas products. The key products are biochar, bio-oil, and syngas. The document outlines different types of pyrolysis based on temperature and time scales and explains how various factors like temperature, particle size, and moisture content affect the pyrolysis process and end products. It also provides examples of pyrolyzing specific biomass sources like rice husk and discusses potential applications of the pyrolysis products.
This document discusses bioenergy from agricultural wastes. It begins by providing population and energy demand projections showing a need for renewable energy sources. It then discusses various agricultural and forestry wastes as well as municipal wastes that can be used for bioenergy production. The document outlines several conversion processes to produce biofuels, bioheat, and bioelectricity from biomass and discusses the applications and advantages of bioenergy.
Biomass refers to organic material that can be converted into useful energy sources such as fuel. It is a renewable energy source that includes waste plant and animal material. Biomass can be converted into energy through processes like gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and combustion. This reduces dependence on landfills and non-renewable energy sources. India has significant potential to develop biomass energy due to its large agricultural output and waste that can be utilized as biomass feedstock. However, the biomass energy sector in India also faces challenges like high fragmentation, lack of financing, and insecure supply chains.
Biomass is an alternative power source that can be generated from organic waste materials like food scraps, garden waste, wood, and manure. The document discusses how biomass power works, providing examples of its use in landfills in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand to generate electricity. It suggests schools could also use biomass power by collecting organic waste to fuel an on-site biogas plant and burn wood pellets to heat boilers, providing a cheap, sustainable energy option.
ITI Energy has developed advanced gasification technology and wants to build an energy plant. The plant will use municipal solid waste as fuel and include mechanical biological treatment to produce pellets for gasification. The plant will generate electricity, heat and ash for construction materials. Key activities over 5 weeks include selecting equipment, designing site layout and logistics, finalizing building designs, and finishing tasks.
1. Biomass refers to organic material from plants and includes plant matter, animal waste, and organic industrial and municipal wastes.
2. Major sources of biomass include woody biomass from forests, herbaceous biomass like grasses and energy crops, aquatic plants and algae, agricultural residues, animal waste, sewage, municipal solid waste, and industrial waste.
3. Pakistan has significant biomass resources including agricultural residues, animal manure, municipal solid waste, and sugarcane waste that can be used for biogas and electricity generation.
Five new affordable houses were constructed on three sites in Marywell Gardens, Kirriemuir at a project cost of £800,000. Existing four story flats were carefully demolished due to their proximity to neighboring properties. Two and three bedroom houses built to exceed current standards were constructed on two sites, featuring high insulation, air tightness and MVHR systems. Solar panels were installed on the three bedroom houses. The contract was delivered on time and on budget.
This document provides an overview of climate protection efforts in Freiburg, Germany. It discusses how Freiburg has aimed for climate neutrality through adopting climate protection plans starting in the 1990s. Key strategies mentioned include promoting renewable energy production, developing energy efficient buildings, expanding sustainable transportation infrastructure like bike lanes and public transit, and engaging citizens on environmental issues. The city has also planned climate neutral neighborhoods, supported green businesses, and invested in education around sustainability. Overall, the document outlines Freiburg's longstanding efforts to become one of Germany's greenest and most climate friendly cities.
The document discusses three main categories of biomass energy conversion technologies: combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis. Combustion is the most common and simplest process, directly burning biomass to produce heat and electricity. Gasification converts biomass into gas at high temperatures for gas production. Pyrolysis uses thermal decomposition in the absence of oxygen to produce liquid bio-oil or pyrolysis oil from biomass.
Renewable energy bamboo dr barathi growmore biotech shortBarathi Dr
The document discusses using bamboo as a source of biomass fuel for electricity generation. Some key points:
- A 1 megawatt power plant would require 200 acres of bamboo to provide the necessary 8000 tons of biomass per year.
- Bamboo has advantages as a fuel source like a high calorific value, low ash content, ability to be continuously harvested annually from the same land, and long life of plantations.
- GrowMore Biotech aims to establish a 1250 acre bamboo plantation in Durban, South Africa as a national demonstration of bamboo energy production.
This document discusses opportunities for community enterprise in renewable energy and waste management in East Sussex, UK. It outlines several existing community energy cooperatives that generate renewable energy. It then proposes a plan to establish a biogas plant in Hastings that would treat food waste to generate electricity and heat. The biogas plant would work with local waste collection partners and farms to supply waste and use byproducts. It would help address fuel poverty and create jobs while demonstrating a sustainable waste management model.
The energy-saving audit project in Malaysia aimed to implement advanced energy-saving technologies from Japanese companies at selected model companies in Malaysia to help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, with the project selecting 2-3 large processed food or beverage companies to conduct free audits and provide recommendations, and requesting MGTC's help in recommending model companies and linking the project to Malaysia's Green Technology Financing Scheme.
The document presents on renewable energy technology and the green economy in Nepal. It discusses Nepal's current energy situation which relies heavily on traditional biomass fuels. It outlines the contribution of various energy sources in Nepal including biomass, petroleum, coal, and electricity. It also summarizes renewable energy resources generated in Nepal and those still to be developed. The document emphasizes that renewable rural energy technologies can provide economic incentives and opportunities that contribute to poverty alleviation when developed and implemented beyond just residential use.
Recruit International Article; Initio International LtdBrendan_c_flood
Initio International was formed in 2009 through the management buyout of the staffing businesses of OG International, a large Japanese company. The MBO allowed Brendan Flood and the management team to fully own the business. Since then, Initio has experienced strong growth under Flood's leadership while maintaining a focus on core values of integrity. Initio operates specialty recruiting firms in the UK, US, and Spain, focusing on niche sectors like law, technology, and sales. Despite economic challenges, Initio has expanded its offices and services across its markets through organic growth and potential acquisitions. Flood believes Initio is well positioned for continued success by staying true to its mission and principles.
Faro Recruitment Group is an international recruitment firm established in 1981 with over 80 offices worldwide. They provide permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, executive search, and HR consulting services globally through their network of brands. The document provides an overview of Faro's history, commitment to clients, services, network presence, and contact information.
This document discusses crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. It provides details about their physical characteristics like antennae and mandibles for feeding. It also describes their habitats in freshwater and marine environments near sand, rock, and mud. Their hobbies are listed as escaping fishermen and seeing scuba divers. The document highlights their adaptations to both aquatic and terrestrial environments as well as their unique features like compound eyes and strong claws.
This document outlines the three main purposes of Fusion:
1. To know God through diligent study and teaching of scripture in order to gain a comprehensive understanding and grow in love for God.
2. To worship God through praise, the word of God, and genuine knowledge of him in both internal and external ways.
3. To fellowship with others for encouragement, building each other up in faith and love, partnering to spread the gospel, praying for one another, and testifying about God's work.
The document discusses being transformed into the image of Christ. It says we are being transformed with increasing glory as we reflect Christ's glory with unveiled faces. It discusses putting away childish ways and thinking maturely. It notes how Jesus criticized traditions that were only outwardly followed. The key points are that God calls us to be transformed into Christ's image by beholding his glory, and that we will certainly bear the heavenly likeness of Jesus as our destiny is to be conformed to his image.
This document discusses how Romans 12:2 instructs believers to not conform to the ways of the world but instead be transformed by renewing their minds. It notes how an unrenewed mind is hostile to God and unable to understand spiritual matters. The document also addresses how some Christians struggle with fully opening their minds to God due to issues like sin habits or trying to keep one foot in the world. It emphasizes that true transformation comes from daily renewing of the mind to have Christ's mindset.
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy's manager Preben Maegaard is giving a speech about the decentralized nature of Thisted's energy succes. 100 % Sustainable renewable energy for the entire community.
This paper was written with the aim to present a short study about the real efficiency of electric and thermal energy produced by a state-of-the-art Biogas Plant as well for evaluating the real usage of agricultural land that is used today for all actually installed Biogas plants in Germany. Germany was used because statistics and specific data were best available for this type of study.
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Raunak Bhatia's presentation discusses biomass energy. It explains that biomass can be converted into modern energy forms like liquid and gaseous fuels, electricity, and process heat. The presentation motivates the use of biomass energy by outlining India's targets to increase renewable energy capacity and reduce carbon emissions. It then describes various methods to extract energy from biomass, including combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and liquefaction. Specific technologies discussed include biomass cooking stoves, biomass gasifiers, and anaerobic digesters.
Thisted Municipality in Denmark has successfully transitioned to being powered 100% by renewable energy sources like wind, biomass, and biogas. Over the past 30 years, the local community has invested heavily in renewable technologies through farmer-owned biogas plants, 226 wind turbines that provide 80% of the area's electricity, and district heating systems fueled by biomass. As a result, Thisted has reduced its CO2 emissions by 90,000 tons per year while creating economic opportunities for residents. The municipality serves as a model for how communities can work together with local companies and cooperatives to develop sustainable, carbon-neutral energy systems.
This document summarizes different methods for generating electricity from surplus biomass, including direct combustion, thermal gasification, and fast pyrolysis. Direct combustion involves burning biomass directly to heat water and create steam to power turbines. Gasification converts biomass to a syngas through heating with limited oxygen. Pyrolysis rapidly heats biomass in the absence of oxygen to produce bio-oil, biochar and gases. Each method has advantages and disadvantages related to efficiency, scale, and complexity. Overall, generating electricity from surplus biomass provides social benefits by increasing energy independence and fuel diversity.
1) The document discusses combined heat and power generation from biomass through gasification. Gasification converts biomass waste into syngas, a mixture of gases that can be used to fuel engines or turbines to generate electricity and heat.
2) Biomass waste like wood chips, agricultural waste and plant materials can be fed into a gasifier which burns the material at high temperatures, producing syngas more efficiently than combustion.
3) The syngas from gasification can be used in engines or turbines to generate electricity while also producing heat as a byproduct, allowing combined heat and power applications. Gasification provides off-grid renewable energy on a small or large scale.
Too Much Hot Air - the Key Myths Around Using Biogas for Renewable EnergyENERGplc
This document discusses how renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important source of income for farmers in Britain. It notes that by 2013, one third of farmers had invested in renewable energy sources like anaerobic digestion, solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass. While renewable energy presents opportunities, the document acknowledges that it also involves challenges like high costs, regulatory hurdles, and technological uncertainties. It focuses on debunking common myths about anaerobic digestion, finding it to be a practical and economically viable technology that can provide farms with a reliable income stream through energy production and sales. The document encourages farmers to carefully research their renewable options rather than be dissuaded by myths.
overview of lignocellulosic energy crops in EUmaurizio_cocchi
This document discusses the role of energy crops in the European Union's renewable energy targets. It notes that bioenergy, including agricultural feedstocks, will play a key role in meeting the 2020 target of 20% renewable energy. Several types of woody and herbaceous energy crops are identified that can be used for heat, power, or biofuels. Examples of initiatives cultivating crops like willow, miscanthus and reed canary grass in different EU countries are provided. Challenges and opportunities around establishing energy crops at a commercial scale are also examined.
Woody biomass can be used as an energy source and has advantages over fossil fuels. It is a renewable resource that does not contribute additional carbon dioxide to the atmosphere when burned. Growing biomass can provide economic opportunities for rural communities while improving land and natural resource management. However, traditional use of biomass for cooking also contributes to indoor air pollution, so improved cookstoves are needed.
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Biomass boilers represent a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to heating and energy production. They utilize organic materials such as wood pellets, wood chips, agricultural residues, or even dedicated energy crops to generate heat or electricity. These systems have gained traction as a renewable energy solution, particularly in areas where biomass resources are abundant. In this comprehensive overview, we'll delve into the workings, benefits, challenges, and applications of biomass boilers.
### Introduction to Biomass Boilers
Biomass boilers function similarly to conventional boilers, but with a focus on utilizing biomass fuels instead of fossil fuels like coal, oil, or natural gas. The combustion of biomass materials within these boilers releases energy in the form of heat, which can be utilized for various heating purposes, including space heating, hot water production, or even industrial processes.
### Working Principles
The operation of a biomass boiler typically involves several key stages:
1. **Fuel Feed:** Biomass fuel, such as wood pellets or chips, is automatically or manually fed into the combustion chamber.
2. **Combustion:** Inside the combustion chamber, the biomass undergoes combustion, releasing heat energy.
3. **Heat Transfer:** Heat from the combustion process is transferred to water, steam, or air via heat exchangers.
4. **Heat Distribution:** The heated medium (water, steam, or air) is circulated through a distribution system to provide heat to the desired application.
5. **Emissions Control:** Advanced biomass boilers often incorporate emission control technologies to minimize pollutants released during combustion, ensuring environmental compliance.
### Types of Biomass Boilers
Biomass boilers come in various configurations, including:
1. **Stoker Boilers:** These feature a grate where biomass fuel is fed, allowing for continuous combustion.
2. **Fluidized Bed Boilers:** Utilize a bed of inert material (e.g., sand) to support and burn biomass fuel, offering high combustion efficiency.
3. **Pellet Boilers:** Specifically designed to burn wood pellets efficiently, offering automated feeding and combustion processes.
4. **Gasification Boilers:** Employ a two-stage process involving pyrolysis and gasification of biomass to produce a combustible gas that is then burned in the boiler.
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Biogas is a mixture of gases produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter. India has over 4.75 million small-scale biogas plants and 158 grid power projects with a total capacity of 2 MW. Biogas can be produced from materials like animal dung, crop residue, and food waste. It is a renewable energy source that provides benefits like being clean burning and producing useful fertilizer byproducts. Biogas has various applications such as fuel for cooking, lighting, electricity generation, and use in vehicles.
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Our quest for sustainable technology has led us to develop RaCBio. You will learn the sustainability and the step-by-step implementation from this presentation.
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1. IEA Bioenergy Task 37 BIOGAS IN THE SOCIETY
Information from IEA BIOENERGY
TASK 37 Energy from biogas and
landfill gas
The firsT bioenergy village
in Jühnde/germany
energy self sufficiency wiTh biogas
SUMMARY
The village of Jühnde is Germany’s first bioenergy
village. In 2006 they started the project with the
goal to substitute all fossil fuels for electricity and
heat production with biomass. The village imple-
mented a biogas plant for combined heat and
power production from liquid manure and whole
plant silage of different crops. To cover the high
heat demand during winter months an additional
wood chip peak boiler was installed. The heat is
distributed via a district heating grid providing
145 houses. The electricity is completely fed into
the grid.
FACTS
– Biomass for energy supply of an entire village
− Total heat production 6,500 MWh/year
− Total electricity production 5,000 MWh/year
Figure 1:
The bioenergy plant in the idyllic village Jühnde
2. BIOGAS IN THE SOCIETY
Information from IEA BIOENERGY TASK 37 Energy from biogas and landfill gas
BACKGROUND
The goals of the German Federal Government are Biogas is converted into electricity and heat by a CHP
to increase the renewable electricity production to mini- plant with 700 kW electrical and 750 kW thermal power.
mal 30 % by 2020 and the proportion of heat to The wood chip boiler with a heating capacity of 550 kW
minimal 14 %. In order to facilitate the development of a is necessary to cover the high heat demand during winter
sustainable energy supply the Renewable Energy Sources months. Two hot water storage tanks each of 50 m3 are
Act (EEG) was introduced in the year 2000 with amend- coupled with the energy plants to ensure that the heat
ments in 2004 and 2009 that guarantees fixed feed-in demand of the houses can be fulfilled every time. In
tariffs for electricity and a bonus for the heat utilization. addition a conventional oil boiler was installed with a
In addition specific demonstration projects are supported peak load of 1,700 kW which is only necessary as a back-
by the Government in order to achieve a fast replication up unit in the case of a break down of the biogas plant
of innovative energy projects. The bioenergy village or the wood chip boiler.
Jühnde is such a successful demonstration project which
was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agri-
culture and Consumer Protection by a grant of 1.3m Euro.
PROJECT
The village Jühnde has 800 inhabitants and is located in
the southern part of Lower Saxony. The idea of the
Jühnde model is a complete shift from fossil energy sour-
ces to renewable biomass from local agriculture and
forestry for the entire village. Jühnde was selected in a
step-by-step approach on the basis of criteria on econo-
my, infrastructure, nature and society.
For planning the project and to acquire the necessary
investment subsidies, the village founded a cooperative.
More than 70 % of the inhabitants are members of the Figure 2:
cooperative and paid a fee of minimal 1,500 € to get Schematic draw of the bioenergy plant Jühnde
voting rights and they invested money for the connection
of their houses to the district heating.
The energy plant is composed of three main elements: The district heating grid has a length of 5,500 m which
a) A biogas plant for co-fermentation of liquid manure is operated with hot water of 85 °C. The heating grid is
and silage of different energy crops; directly coupled with the internal heating system of each
b) A boiler fuelled with regional wood chips and building and hot water for bath and kitchen is produced
c) A district heating network for 145 houses. via a heat exchanger. The electricity is completely fed
into the public grid of the local public utility. The bioen-
ergy plant is located at the edge of the village with short
distance to the residential buildings.
Table 1: Parameters of the bioenergy plant Jühnde
For biogas production approx. 15,000 tons whole plant
silage and grass are used per year and approx. 9,000 m3
Digester volume 3,000 m3
liquid manure from cattle and pigs of six animal farms. A
Storage tank 4,400 m3
wide diversity of crops and even weeds are used. For
CHP 700 kWel, 750 kWth
biomass production intercropping and double cropping
Liquid manure 9,000 m3/year
are applied in order to stabilize the agricultural ecosy-
Energy crops 15,000 tons/year
stem. Thanks to the early harvesting time of the crops,
Wood chip boiler 550 kWth
the application of pesticides can be kept to a minimum.
Wood chips 350 tons/year
For the utilization of the surplus heat during the summer
Peak-load oil boiler 1,600 kWth
months a container drying station was built to increase
the calorific value of the fresh wood chips.
3. BIOGAS IN THE SOCIETY
Information from IEA BIOENERGY TASK 37 Energy from biogas and landfill gas
RESULTS
The evaluation of the Jühnde project has shown that an The income from electricity production is much higher
active participation of the population of the village and a than from heat. Therefore biogas production cannot be
well functioning social network are necessary in order to adapted to the heat demand. It is necessary to find an
achieve a high participation of households linked to the optimum between heat and electricity production which
grid. In Jühnde the mayor was an important promoter who results in a surplus of heat during summer time because
motivated the inhabitants to support the idea and to take only a small part can be used for drying wood chips and
part in the project. hot water production. Therefore, only 70 % of the yearly
The energy plant is operated by the local cooperative. Two produced heat can be used.
people are required for the operation of the plants, logi- Thanks to the combined production of electricity and heat
stics and administrative work. The biogas plant produces 3,300 t of carbon dioxide are avoided and 400,000 l of oil
approx. 5,000 MWh electricity per year, which is more than can be substituted per year. Furthermore, the bioenergy
the twofold demand of the village. The amount of heat plant leads to positive environmental and economical
generated by biogas and wood chips is nearly 6,500 MWhth. effects and promotes the quality of life in the village:
The heat amount sold is about 3,200 MWhth covering a) odour emissions from manure storage and field appli-
close to 99 % of the heat demand of the connected cation are reduced,
houses. Arround 85 % of the heat is produced by combu- b) farmer and foresters of the village have a permanent
stion of biogas in the CHP-plant and 15 % is produced by customer for their products and
wood chips. The heat losses in the hot water grid are c) several local service companies, e.g. craftsman, have
approx. 22 % of the input. The process heat demand of found a new income.
the biogas plant is lower than 10 % of the total heat pro- After the successful implementation and operation of the
duction because the anaerobic degradation of energy bioenergy plant the villagers now discuss to use Jühnde
crops results in a self-heating effect. for implementing new technologies, e.g. biogas fuel cells,
The heat demand of the village strongly varies with the which increase the efficiency of energy generation.
seasons which makes an economic operation of the plant
very difficult.
CONCLUSIONS
The bioenergy village shows that the self-support of an
entire village by biomass from local agriculture and fore-
stry is a reliable way to become independent from fossil
energy imports and from large electricity companies. For a
successful and economic stable operation many criteria
on infrastructure, biomass production and society aspects
of the village must be fulfilled and the decisions must be
compatible with the local needs. Therefore a detailed fea-
sibility study and an effective business plan are necessary
before such a project can be realized. It is important that
the farmer and forester of the village became partner of
the bioenergy plant in order to achieve long-term con-
tracts for biomass supply combined with stable biomass
prices.
According the positive results of this successful project
the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer
Protection has decided to support further demonstration
Figure 3: Heat utilization during the year (HG = Heat grid, projects with bioenergy in 16 selected regions of
FER = Fermenter, WCDP = Wood chips drying plant) Germany.
4. CONTACTS
Bioenergy Plant
Bioenergiedorf Jühnde
Eckhard Fangmeier
D-37127 Jühnde
info@bioenergiedorf.de
Research Institute
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute (vTI)
Institute of Agricultural Technology and
Biosystems Engineering
Dir. a. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Weiland
D-38116 Braunschweig
peter.weiland@vti.bund.de