Turning waste biogas into electricity in Thailand
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Methane digesters
One option is to control decomposition of organic waste in sealed tanks called anaerobic digesters. They harness the power of microbes to transform scraps and sludge and produce two main products: biogas, an energy source, and solids called digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer. The digestion process unfolds continuously, so long as feedstock supplies are sustained and the microorganisms remain happy.
When produced at industrial scales, biogas can displace dirty fossil fuels for heating and electricity generation.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 'Papop Biogas and Renewable Energy' project aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Read more about the Sustainable Development Goals