Introduction
What is Biogas?
Biogas is produced through the breakdown of organic matter because of the absence of oxygen, which is often referred to as anaerobic digestion.
Biogas is made of Farm Waste (manure), Plant Matter, Sewage, Biomass, and Human Waste. Biogas' are mostly used to light homes and buildings, cook (like with propane), run generators and make electricity, and power combustion engines.
Biogas is produced through the breakdown of organic matter because of the absence of oxygen, which is often referred to as anaerobic digestion.
Biogas is made of Farm Waste (manure), Plant Matter, Sewage, Biomass, and Human Waste. Biogas' are mostly used to light homes and buildings, cook (like with propane), run generators and make electricity, and power combustion engines.
Anaerobic digestion- A process making it possible to degrade organic matter by producing biogas (which is a renewable energy source and a sludge used as fertilizer.)
Pros and Cons
Environmental ImpactPositive Impact:
-local job creation in technical, manufacturing and construction/trades -generate reliable, flexible power 24/7 -remove odor-causing compounds Negative Impact: - |
Pros:
-Provides a non-polluting source of energy. -Household wastes can be disposed in a healthy way. -Reduces Landfills -Provides a large amount of jobs. Cons: -Process of making it is not economical. -Provides an unattractive commercial activity. -The yields are lower due to the diluted nature of substances. |