Emergence BioEnergy Inc. Information

Emergence BioEnergy Inc. (EBI) has developed a small-scale power generation product based on micro-CHP technology that enables reliable, continuous power generation from multiple fuel sources including biogas, a methane-rich fuel that can be recovered from organic waste such as manure or agricultural residues. The system is sized at 3 kilowatts of electric power, big enough to power irrigation pumps, household devices and lights, but small enough to be affordable and not require significant distribution infrastructure. As a way of promoting rural electrification, EBI has developed a village-power model that capitalizes on the widespread availability of cattle in areas where there is no access to power. Cattle waste is processed into biogas through an underground tank called a biodigester. The biogas is used to power the micro CHP, providing access to energy for consumers and local businesses. EBI believes that distributed power generation through micro-CHP technology holds tremendous promise to address the energy challenges facing low-income countries.