Biomass
From Biomass to Energy
Energy generation from Biomass is one of the most cost efficient ways to generate power while managing waste. To generate energy from biomass by either digesting the waste anaerobically to develop biogas, and burn the biogas as a source of energy, or use a gas engine to generate electricity. Alternatively, one can dry the biomass and use it as a source of energy to fuel boilers or to generate steam that then generates electricity through turbines.
The added value of using biomass to generate electricity is the ability to manage the waste in a way that meets the NEMA standards. What would otherwise have been a liability now becomes an asset to your organization.
In addition, when one generates electricity from biomass, there is a lot of waste heat. That waste heat can further be used in the organization's processes.
Some sources of biomass that can be used to generate energy include:
- Rice Husks
- Coffee Husks
- Wood chips
- Municipal solid waste
- Sewer systems
- Spent Grain in Breweries
- Agricultural waste such as peals, stalks, stems, leaves etc
- Saw dust
- Manure - Cattle, pigs, chicken etc.
- Slaughterhouse waste and effluent
- Any other organic materials.