Biogas and digestate: valorization of agricultural biomass
The main outputs of the process are:
- Biogas, used as a renewable energy source for electricity and heat generation
- Digestate, the by-product of anaerobic digestion, separated into solid and liquid fractions and reused as agricultural fertilizer
Digestate is a strategic resource for the circular economy and can be further enhanced through innovative nutrient recovery technologies.
Advanced systems allow nitrogen recovery from digestate and its conversion into fertilizer (RENURE), reducing environmental impact and dependence on chemical products.
The plant is designed to process different types of biomass, including:
- cattle manure and livestock slurry
- energy crops (corn, sorghum, triticale)
- agricultural and agro-industrial waste
Benefits of the Agripower biogas plant
Adopting an anaerobic digestion plant like Agripower enables farms to improve both sustainability and profitability. Key advantages of biogas include:
- Production of renewable energy with reduced energy costs
- Valorization of agricultural waste and by-products, including biogas plants using cattle manure
- Reduction of emissions and odors through controlled biomass treatment
- Access to incentives and certifications related to green energy production
