PZERO offers a free biogas cogeneration suitability evaluation to EU companies, to demonstrate how a biogas and fuel cell solution will cost effectively convert biogas into clean low-carbon electricity and heat.

Biogas is a methane rich gas created from decomposing organic mater. It naturally occurs where organic waste breaks down; in sewage farms, waste disposal sites (landfill tips), in breweries and from animal waste, and is hence regarded as 100% renewable. All too often, this greenhouse gas that is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) escapes unchecked into the atmosphere or is flared off for safety.

The PZERO evaluation methodology is based upon recent work PZERO conducted on behalf of water utility companies that specified fuel cell solutions compatible with sewage anaerobic digesters (ADG), which output biogas. PZERO believes the compelling results should be made widely available, particularly to local authorities, waste management companies, water utilities, farm cooperatives and breweries.

“Where there’s muck there’s low carbon fuel” said Richard Bennett, CEO “biogas is a 100% renewable fuel that can be processed by a fuel cell to create low-carbon heat and electricity – reducing emissions footprints and delivering energy security”.

PZERO expects to identify biogas opportunities that are suitable for onsite cogeneration. PZERO will further offer to purchase, install and operate the biogas fuel cell plant, and enter into local agreements to supply low-carbon heat and electricity at competitive rates.

Approximately 30% of greenhouse emissions come from the farming sector and a further 30% from electricity production: it is widely argued that distributed cogeneration solutions will genuinely reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver localised energy security. UK Government energy white papers have repeatedly called for an increase in cogeneration plants to help combat global warming and provide security of electricity supply.

About PZERO Limited
PZERO, founded in 2002, is a low-carbon distributed power company that helps clients reduce energy costs, reduce green house gas emissions (including carbon dioxide – CO2) and delivers energy security; all vital ingredients for successful business in an emissions constrained market with rising and volatile energy prices. PZERO uniquely identifies locations where low-carbon electricity and heat can be produced at the point of use using fuel cells, wind, solar and other clean-tech power solutions. PZERO, in partnership with Lowcoo, purchases, installs and operated the power plant and enters into long-term contracts with the clients to supply low-carbon heat and electricity.