Soles 1 and 2

Design, construct, operate, and monitor an 7,600 M3 anaerobic digester system that optimizes retention time and maximizes CH4 capture.

CLIENT INFORMATION

PROJECT INFORMATION

OPPORTUNITY

  • Design, construct, operate, and monitor an 7,600 M3 anaerobic digester system that optimizes retention time and maximizes CH4 capture.

SOLUTION

  • Develop and implement practice changes in animal waste management system from open lagoons to an anaerobic digester system.
  • Design, construct, operate, and monitor an anaerobic digester system.
  • Develop a Clean Design Mechanism (CDM) project for sale of Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs).
  • Design and construct carbon-neutral source of renewable energy to supply constant biogas to a 60 KW generator.
  • Provide a renewable free source of energy from farm waste.

SUCCESS

  • Client reduced electric bill by generating power using biogas (free source of energy).
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions on livestock farm.
  • Created new revenue stream for client from the sale of greenhouse gas emission reductions.
  • Reduced odor and fly population, benefitting both client and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Improved waste-effluent fertilizer quality.
  • Prevented groundwater and surface water contamination.
  • Allowed client to increase production capacity without violating environmental regulations.
  • Reduced client’s effluent discharge BOD and COD levels.
  • Helped client meet environmental laws and regulations.