Biogas Plants: The Future of Renewable Energy
Biogas plants, are important facilities where animal and plant wastes are evaluated and converted into energy. Turkey aims to increase environmentally friendly and sustainable energy sources by making significant investments in this field. Beydeğirmeni Biogas Facility, in particular, attracts attention as the third largest biogas facility in Turkey.
Beydeğirmeni Biogas Plant: General Information
Beydeğirmeni Biogas Facility, from animal waste is a modern facility that produces electricity with biogas obtained. This facility was established to promote environmentally friendly energy production and is designed to meet daily energy needs. The installed capacity of the facility 4,5 megawatts is on an annual basis 19 million kilowatt-hours produces electricity. This amount is approximately 5 thousand 300 households is sufficient to meet energy needs.
Use of Organic Waste
Organic wastes used in biogas facilities form the basis of the energy production process. In Beydeğirmeni Biogas Facility; cattle and poultry manure, sugar beet, corn silage and other plant wastes Various organic wastes are used, such as. The processing of these wastes is a critical step in the production of biogas and therefore electricity.
Advantages of Biogas
- Renewable Energy Source: Biogas is considered a sustainable energy source and reduces the use of fossil fuels.
- Waste Management: Evaluation of animal and plant waste reduces environmental pollution and facilitates waste management.
- Reducing Carbon Emission: Biogas plants contribute to the fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Contribution to the Local Economy: Biogas plants contribute to the local economy, create employment and increase energy independence.
Biogas Production Process
The biogas production process begins with the breakdown of organic waste by bacteria in an anaerobic environment (oxygen-free environment). This process consists of several stages:
- Collection: Collection of organic waste.
- Preparation: Processing of waste into suitable forms.
- Fermentation: Breakdown of waste by bacteria in an anaerobic environment.
- Collecting Gas: Collection and storage of the obtained biogas.
- Electricity Production: Conversion of the obtained biogas into electrical energy.
The Future of Biogas Plants
Turkey aims to achieve its renewable energy targets by increasing the number of biogas plants. Biogas plants have the potential to increase energy security while ensuring environmental sustainability. In the coming years, a significant increase in the number of these plants is expected with the development and dissemination of biogas technologies.
As a result
Biogas facilities are of great importance in terms of environmentally friendly energy production and waste management. Facilities such as the Beydeğirmeni Biogas Facility meet Turkey's energy needs while also contributing to the solution of environmental problems. Investments in renewable energy sources will help us achieve a more sustainable energy structure in the future.
