¨ Production of energy (heat, light, electricity).
¨ Transformation of organic wastes into high quality fertilizer.
¨ Improvement of hygienic conditions through reduction of pathogens, worm eggs and flies.
¨ Reduction of workload, mainly for women, in firewood collection and cooking.
¨ Environmental advantages through protection of forests, soil, water and air.
¨ Global Environmental Benefits of Biogas
Technology.
1 m3 Biogas (approximately 6 kWh/m3) is equivalent to:
· Diesel, Kerosene (approx. 12 kWh/kg) 0.5 kg
· Wood (approx. 4.5 kWh/kg) 1.3 kg
· Cow dung (approx. 5 kWh/kg dry matter) 1.2 kg
· Plant residues (approx. 4.5 kWh/kg d.m.) 1.3 kg
· Hard coal (approx. 8.5 kWh/kg) 0.7 kg
· City gas (approx. 5.3 kWh/m3) 1.1 m3
· Propane (approx. 25 kWh/m3) 0.24 m3
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