Biogas plants are remarkable installations that utilize the fermentation process of plant biomass, animal waste, organic waste (e.g., from the food industry), slaughterhouse waste, or biological sludge from sewage to produce energy from biogas. 🌾♻️
The energy obtained from biogas is classified as coming from renewable energy sources, according to the provisions of the RES Act. 🌿⚡️
The detailed process of biogas production depends on the type of biogas plant. In most cases, the produced biogas is used locally to generate electricity and heat. 🏭🔥 Other biogas plants process and purify biogas into biomethane, which is injected into the gas grid. ♻️💡
As a by-product of biogas plant operations, digestate is produced. Its application depends on the composition of the biomass used for biogas production, with digestate most commonly used in agriculture. 🌾🚜:
🌱🌿 Digestate, as a fertilizer or plant growth enhancer, plays a crucial role in agriculture. Its nutrients are a valuable addition to the soil, supporting plant growth and development. 🚜💧
🔄🌾 As part of waste processing in the R10 recovery procedure, which involves using waste on the soil surface to improve its condition or bring benefits to agriculture, digestate can be used for soil regeneration and enrichment. ♻️🌱
The operation of biogas plants is closely related to agriculture, mainly due to access to raw materials. Unlike most RES installations, the operation of biogas plants does not depend on weather conditions but on constant access to biomass. 🌞💼 It is assumed that agricultural biogas plants can operate for up to 8000 hours per year (90% of the time), unlike other RES installations, whose energy efficiency varies from 10 to 40%. 📈💡 Therefore, biogas plants are a valuable component in the renewable energy system, with significant development potential. 💡🔄
Previous conditions, based solely on agricultural raw materials, indicate the possibility of obtaining over 8 billion m³ of agricultural biogas annually in Poland (2000 MW), although considering raw materials from agri-food processing and other sources, this potential could be even double and reach up to 15 billion m³ of agricultural biogas annually. 🔋
👥 If you or your company is considering investing in a biogas plant, we invite you to contact our team. We are ready to assist at every stage of project implementation. 🌟
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