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BIONERSIS, biogaz to electricity
ENVIRONMENT
Bionersis activities are located in developing countries, favouring simple and efficient transfers of clean technologies in these countries. Bionersis on site activities have demonstrated that environmental concerns can be a catylst for sustainable development which benefits all the population and is compatible with the needs of local economies.
REDUCING A STRONG GREEHHOUSE GAS EFFECT
The methane within the biogas is a strong greenhouse gas (GHG). One tonne of methane is equivalent to 21 tonnes of CO2 according to the Kyoto Protocol scale.
The destruction of vast quantities of methane (which represent approximately 50% of the total volume of biogas generated by a landfill) contributes significantly to the fight against climate change. The amount of GHGs being reduced from the biogas installation is 15 times higher than that of a solar installation or a wind turbine development with equivalent installed power capacity.
POSITIVE AND IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The capturing and destruction of biogas from landfills has a positive environmental impact on local sanitary conditions with no negative impacts. The environmental outcome is always better with this type of installation as it doesn't create any risks or nuisance to local populations.
A LOCAL PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
Local renewable energy is one of the main environmental components in the energy sector in developing countries. By substituting imported fossil fuel energy with locally produced renewable energy, Bionersis displays an innovative model, adapted for developing countries and giving them sovereignty in their energy production and consumption.
Landfill biogas has an advantage over other types of renewable energy in that it can be used in proximity to the energy consumers thus avoiding the need to put in place new infrastructure for its distribution.
As it is a continual source of energy (one unit of biogas produced 24/7) it is an excellent example of efficient energy use, well suited to developing countries.
A GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The advantages coming from Bionersis' acitivities are expected to reinforce in the future.
The operational and technical expertise of Bionersis' teams and its financial capabilities will allow new projects to take place, including smaller-scale projects or ones with specific technical challenges. It will then become more accessible to a larger portion of the population in developing countries.
Current studies on the greenhouse effect of methane show that it is most probably more environmentally damaging than firstly thought. The destruction of methane from landfill emissions is becoming a global issue.
Support for Bionersis installations are high as they have no negative environmental impact on local populations.
Bionersis is continuously looking into possibilities of applying its knowledge to other methane related activities. These future developments will benefit sustainable development in the host countries of these projects.