Biogas

Biogas is used in a great way to benefit energy problems in communities - part of biofuel - methane and carbon - organic matter - used for many everyday things

How is the energy source for biogas obtained?

- produces biogas to convert to heat and energy - first plant - Wilmington, Delaware - reduce greenhouse gas on environment, if not undo - doesn't charge taxpayers more - saves money

How widely is biogas used in Delaware?

it is physical and chemical

Is biogas based on a physical, chemical, or nuclear change?

renewable - similar to fossil gas yearly consumption

Is biogas based on renewable or non-renewable energy sources?

Waste treatment Energy benefits Environmental benefits Economical benefits

What are the major benefits of biogas?

- Small Technology Advancements - Contain Impurities - Not Attractive on Large Scale - Unstable

What are the major drawbacks of biogas?

UK and Europe

What countries are the leading consumers of biogas?

Germany

What countries are the leading producers of biogas?

- used to create heat, electricity, fuel, with natural gas - now found in plants making liquid manure and energy crops

What innovations are being made to biogas for use in the future?

produces electricity through digesters. - fixed domes - floating drum - balloon - batch digesters - continous flow digesters

how does it produce energy?