Charwood Energy, a French specialist in bespoke biomass-to-energy solutions, has signed a contract to modernise a methanisation site in Brittany, France.
Constructed over 10 years ago, this site will benefit from a power increase with the installation of a 1 MW (MWel) electric biogas engine and a complete infrastructure upgrade, including the refurbishment of the multi-product dryer.
The latter plays a key role in the site's self-sufficiency by enabling the drying of inputs to provide protein for livestock, as well as the drying of energy wood.
Signed in February 2025, this project will be completed in six to eight months, with commissioning scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
With the signing of this project, Charwood Energy's order book currently stands at over €6m, billable in 2025 and 2026.
As a result of these works, the biogas produced will be recovered in the form of electricity injected into the grid, as well as heat to optimise the digestion process and for biomass drying.
The containerised biogas engine, designed by the Charwood Energy teams, will guarantee optimal performance and increased reliability of the installations, said the company.
Adrien Haller, founder and chairman and CEO of Charwood Energy, said: "This project illustrates Charwood Energy's commitment to the energy transition and the development of more sustainable agriculture. By enhancing the use of local resources and supporting the wood energy sector, it contributes to the modernisation of methanisation infrastructure in France while improving the energy independence of farms."
Biomass specialist Charwood Energy will modernise a methanisation site
