renewable energy
Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Farm Manure in the US
The anaerobic digestion of dairy manure In the United States is growing fast, so if you are new to the concept of making energy from farm waste, while also creating fertiliser to replenish the soil, read on! Dairy farms across the United States face a growing challenge – managing cow dung. With tonnes of waste produced […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Anaerobic Digestion vs Composting
What are the advantages and disadvantages of anaerobic digestion vs composting is a question asked by a large number of people. Many of our readers who are familiar with composting, but who are thinking more widely about the subject of recycling organic waste and have just heard about Anaerobic Digestion want to know the anaerobic […]
What is Biogas? Beginner’s Anaerobic Digesters Large & Small
We answer the question: “What is Biogas?” Biogas is generated during anaerobic digestion (AD) when microorganisms break down (by eating it) organic materials in the absence of air (or oxygen). Biogas is mostly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), with very small amounts of water vapor and other gases. The carbon dioxide and other gases […]