Turning waste biogas into electricity in Thailand

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Climate solution #68

Methane digesters

Industrial-scale anaerobic digesters control decomposition of organic waste, and convert methane emissions into biogas, an alternative fuel, and digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer.

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.

From drawdown.org

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 'Papop Biogas and Renewable Energy' project aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Sustainable Development Goal #6

    Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.

  • Sustainable Development Goal #7

    Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.

  • Sustainable Development Goal #8

    Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.

  • Sustainable Development Goal #13

    Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

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Project location: Bangkok, Thailand

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