The most important trends in renewable energy
Renewable energy is the future of energy. There is no doubt about it, considering the growing problem of environmental pollution and European climate policy. The development of the energy sector is therefore focused primarily on intensifying investments in renewable energy sources and modifying the energy mix. New technologies in energy support these aspirations through changes in the production, distribution and consumption of energy. The most important of them include:
● development of energy storage technologies,
● creating smart energy networks,
● popularization of local energy systems,
● biogas production.
Biogas energy has a particularly high potential for development. Given that biogas is able to provide a stable source of energy (both electrical and thermal), it can be a response to contemporary energy challenges. It is independent of weather conditions and allows the use of biomass considered waste. Therefore, the use of biogas also supports the idea of sustainable development.
What is biogas technology?
Biogas is a renewable energy source that is created by the decomposition of organic matter (biomass). It can come from agricultural waste, bakery waste, food industry waste, slaughterhouse waste, sewage sludge, and many others. Biogas is produced in combined heat and power plants, and the energy obtained in this way can provide heat and electricity to production plants or homes. Biogas technology is an alternative to fossil fuels and a way to increase the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix.
What are the benefits of this technology? Biogas as a renewable energy source is characterized by high stability and also provides a chance to get rid of organic waste. Biogas produces ecological energy and also solves the problem of having to pay for storage and waste removal.
Application of biogas in industry
Biogas plants in Poland they are used in many sectors of the economy. Until recently, they were mainly associated with agriculture, but now they are arousing interest in more and more industries. Companies want to produce energy from waste that they have in the plant, thus taking care of the environment and reducing the costs incurred. The use of biogas will be appreciated by almost every company generating biodegradable waste that is subject to biological decomposition. This includes, among others, the industry:
● food,
● stationery,
● dairy,
● slaughterhouses.
Biogas is ecological energy for industry, which simultaneously allows to reduce energy and heating costs of the plant. Elimination of burdensome waste is an additional benefit that convinces more and more companies to invest in biogas plants. Economic advantages also include the possibility of selling surplus energy produced.
The potential of biogas in energy
The use of waste in industry through investment in a biogas plant is a trend that is still gaining popularity. At the end of 2021, only 128 biogas plants were operating in Poland, while at the end of 2024, there were already 442 installations. The European leader in biogas plants is Germany, which can boast over 11 installations.
It turns out that we still have a lot to catch up on. Especially since Poland has a high potential for biogas production. According to scientists from the University of Life Sciences in Poznań, Poland is able to produce up to 13,5 billion m³ of biogas per year (Biogas Report in Poland 2022). A biogas power plant may therefore become a standard in the Polish industry.
Using waste in industry – green energy
Industrial biogas plant is a way to sensibly manage organic waste, which also contributes to the decarbonization of the energy market. The use of non-emission fuel is the future of energy, which is why it is also an important branch of activity Veolia. We are a leader in providing sustainable biomass for CHP plants and heating plants. The KZR INiG certificate guarantees that our biomass complies with sustainable development standards. If you want to know more details, contact our Biomass Trading Office.
