Specification of demonstrator:
220 kg/hr biomass consumed <20% humidity
38 kg/hr Biochar produced
50kW electrical (15% efficiency) / 250kW heat
Total efficiency: >85% (incl. Biochar)
Complies with the European BioChar Certificate (EBC)
ROI = 45%
Project status:
Demonstrator installed at Gerber Foods, CH in Mar 2019
24 hour run completed, now refining gas delivery to FLOX combustor. Testing completion expected mid-2020
1,300 tCO2/annum CCS in the form of BioChar + 660 tCO2/annum from heat and power production
Next plant expected to deliver 80kWe / 400kW thermal
Link to report for Swiss Government
Specification of demonstrator: