Jan 12, 2018
AEBIOM: ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ in REDII biomass debate?
Other News
Jan 11, 2018
The cell improves on previous plant and algae-based devices, and its Cambridge creators hope that it will be substantially more cost-effective and practical to implement.
The device works using biophotovoltaics (BPVs, also known as biological solar-cells): a method for converting energy from the sun into electricity. During photosynthesis algae produce electrons, which... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 10, 2018
The plastic pollution to electricity project and biomass generator start-up aims to provide solutions for domestic and commercial problems.
The company invested €4.2 million into ETIA Group, which provides services for handling plastic pollution through energy production, and COGEBIO, a start-up focused on developing biomass generators.
ETIA Group is partnered with... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 10, 2018
Two major associations for the biomass industry have responded to a study claiming the burning of biomass prematurely kills tens of thousands of people each year.
The study was commissioned by FERN, an NGO created in 1995 “to keep track of the European Union’s involvement in forests and coordinate NGO activities at the European level”. The research itself... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 9, 2018
Independent private equity investment management firm Foresight has boosted its waste processing portfolio to over 2 million tonnes per annum with the acquisition of two large scale anaerobic digestion (AD facilities) and seven composting assets. The fee for the transaction has not been disclosed.
The two facilities are located across East Anglia and the Midlands in the... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 9, 2018
The designer of ‘the world’s largest’ downdraft gasification plant has announced the issuing of approximately $21.4 million (€17.9 million) of new equity.
In addition, Nashville, Tennessee based Aries Clean Energy has received additional commitments from Boston based private equity firm Spring Lane Capital of $25 million for equity in future gasification... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 8, 2018
In a paper by Texas A&M scientists, biochar shows potential for increasing efficiency of the anaerobic digestion of animal manure.
Biochar is a charcoal material composed of agricultural by-products, including manure, crop residues and grasses. The substance can be used as a fertiliser and as a filter to remove contaminants from water and wastewater, including antibiotics,... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 5, 2018
Alkol Biotech and Bio Refinery Development have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the sourcing of up to 500 thousand tonnes of non-woody lignocellulosic biomass for what would be Europe’s ‘largest’ biorefinery.
UK based Alkol Biotech adapts plant varieties to grow in colder and drier climates, have better resistance to pests and diseases, and higher... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 5, 2018
Renewable energy sources are expected to account for more than 36 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed in Germany in 2017, according to research
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the German Federal Association of Energy and Water Management (BDEW) reported the numbers after an initial assessment.
Biomass came... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 5, 2018
The government confirmed its interntions to phase-out coal by 2025, although the Secretary of State will retain emergency powers to suspend the backstop. The government is planning for a 2021/2022 bill accompanied by a final impact assessment.
January 5, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) released its responses to public comments on a coal... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 4, 2018
Alberta is moving into phase two of its carbon levy and Ontario has expanded its cap and trade market. The moves mirror similarly anti-emissions sentiments in Federal governments.
Introduced in 2017, Alberta's carbon tax is being raised from CA$20 to CA$30 per tonne of CO2. In a statement, the Alberta government said that the funds raised would go into improving infrastructure... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 4, 2018
A biogas plant close to the town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland has been recognised in the Sustainable Ireland Awards.
The Tully Quarry plant produces biogas from 100% chicken litter. Built by biogas technology specialists Xergi, the facility has won the award for best project in the energy production category.
Plant director Kevin Fitzduff, from the company Stream Bioenergy,... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 3, 2018
A new woodchip fuelled biomass boiler is to be installed in the District of Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada, according to the Clearwater Times.
The new biomass boiler will be installed in the North Thompson Sportsplex, and could supply heat to nearby buildings. According to the Clearwater Times, the new wood chip fuelled system will be similar to one already installed... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 3, 2018
The facility uses anaerobic digestion as an alternate source of energy, running independent of the National Grid multiple times in 2017.
Veolia, the global resource management company is now helping Scottish Water to achieve the target of energy self-sufficiency at its Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) the largest treatment works in the east of Scotland. ... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 2, 2018
The waste-to-energy facility is due to begin operation in 2018. The building was completed with University of Hull input in the hopes of increasing access to education about renewable energy.
A key element of the new, £200m energy from waste power plant ‘Energy Works’ has been completed, paving the way for new research into renewable energy technologies.
Spencer... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 23, 2017
In his Autumn Budget, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond confirmed that there would be no fresh funds for new renewable energy projects levied through electricity bills until 2025 to help keep energy costs down.
It said: "In order to protect consumers, the government will not introduce new low-carbon electricity levies until the burden of [energy]... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 21, 2017
Following the denial of federal funding, the Lake Babine Nation’s plan to build a biomass plant have been shelved, according to local media.
Project manager Bernard Patrick told BC Local News that he hoped the lack of funding for the second phase of the project would prove to be just a temporary setback.
“We are still hopeful… [the Lake Babine Nation]... [Read More]
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