Energy from the wastewater treatment plant

Wastewater treatment plants produce a special gas during wastewater treatment that can be used as a renewable energy source. Methane in particular plays a central role here. Energy is purified using modern technologies and used to generate electricity and heat, enabling sustainable energy use. As a result, energy from wastewater treatment plants is becoming increasingly important.

An example from Nuremberg illustrates how successfully this method is used. There, the gas obtained is not only used to reduce energy costs, but also to support climate protection. The local use of gas from energy from the wastewater treatment plant helps to replace fossil fuels and reduce environmental pollution.

In addition to the ecological benefits, such processes require an initial investment in technical solutions. In the long term, however, this pays off through reduced operating costs and the positive impact on the environment. The combination of economic efficiency and sustainability makes the use of energy from wastewater treatment plants a promising option for the future.

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Source: https://www.vdi-nachrichten.com/technik/energie/klaerwerke-sollen-eigenes-biogas-vermarkten/

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