RENEWABLE ENERGY
Our state of the art Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Roscommon converts organic waste into renewable electricity
POWERING IRELAND TO NET ZERO
Anaerobic digestion is a biochemical process which harnesses natural bacteria to treat biodegradable materials in the absence of oxygen, producing a methane-rich biogas which is used to produce electricity. Alternatively, the biogas can be cleaned to remove the carbon dioxide and other substances, to produce biomethane.
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The digestate which is a by-product the AD process is a nutrient rich Organic Fertilizer.​
THE BENEFITS OF BIOGAS
Renewable Energy Source
Fossil fuels are being depleted much faster than new ones are being formed. Unlike fossil fuels, biogas from AD is permanently renewable and makes an important contribution to environmental protections
Closed Nutrient Cycle
The utilisation of fossil fuels such as coal and crude oil converts carbon from the earth's crust and releases it as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. When compared to fossil fuels the carbon cycle of biogas is closed within a very short time
Organic Fertiliser
The by-product of the Anaerobic Digestion process is digestate which is a nutrient-rich fertiliser. Due to its greater homogeneity and nutrient availability, digestate has better fertilizer efficiency than raw animal manure
Reduced dependency on imported fossil fuels
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Most European countries are stongly dependent on fossil fuel imports. Developing renewable energy systems such as biogas from AD will provide fuel security and diminish our dependency on imported energy
Converts waste that would normally go to landfill
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By using organic wastes to produce energy, Biocore lowers waste production volumes and disposal expenses
Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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The biogas from AD provides a closed nutrient and carbon cycle. The carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere and reabsorbed by vegetation during photosynthesis, while the methane is used to produce energy.
The digestate stores the remaining carbon compounds, increasing the soil's carbon content
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Contributes to EU Energy & Environmental targets
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Biogas from AD has the potential to comply with three of the European Environmental targets
1. Renewable Energy Production
2. Reduction of GHG emissions
3. Sustainable waste management
Job Creation
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The AD sector boosts rural economies by creating jobs both directly and indirectly through the transportation of feedstock, equipment manufacturing, and the building, running, and maintenance of AD plants. The Biogas sector contributes to the establishment of new enterprises and creates new jobs in rural areas
Vetinerary Safety
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Through digestate application, the AD process stops disease transmission by inactivating pathogens, weed seeds, and other biological hazards
