Technology & Benefits

Bio-energy, or waste-to-energy, is the process of turning waste into a renewable energy source. Most waste-to-energy processes generate energy in the form of electricity and/or heat when waste material is incinerated. The energy is either produced directly through combustion, or indirectly by creating a combustible fuel such as methane or synthetic fuels.

Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic digestion happens when organic matter such as animal and plant waste decomposes under anaerobic conditions (oxygen-free environment)

Gasification

Gasification is a flexible and reliable manufacturing process that converts any material containing carbon—such as coal or biomass—into synthesis gas (syngas), which consists of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Landfill Gas

Landfill gas is produced when the organic material contained in municipal waste landfills decomposes naturally. The gas produced by this bacterial process can be used as a source of renewable energy.