Biogas as a Powerhouse of Renewable Energy: A Review
Abstract
This paper explores the potential of biogas as a renewable fuel. Biogas is a clean and sustainable energy source generated by the breakdown of organic material by certain bacteria under anaerobic conditions. It contains carbon dioxide, hydrogen, methane and can be produced from a wide range of waste materials, including sewage, manure, food, agricultural waste. Anaerobic digestion is the process used to produce biogas, which can then be used for heating, power generation, fuel, raw materials for further processing and production of sustainable chemicals such as hydrogen, CO2, biofuels. With a plentiful supply of cost-efficient feedstocks and a broad range of applications, biogas is an attractive and sustainable energy resource. This paper outlines the applications of biogas in power generation and fuel production as potential pathways for its use in the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. The paper also discusses the expanding biogas-based power generation over the past decade and the feasibility and productivity of biogas as an energy resource.
How to cite this article:
Kumar S, Shilpi, Singh S. Biogas as a Powerhouse of Renewable Energy: A Review. J Adv Res Alt Energ Env Eco 2023; 10(1): 1-5.
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challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2009; 13(1): 248-252.
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Engineering 2018; 12: 1-12.
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of virus transmission in the environment. Journal of
Advanced Research in Medical Science & Technology
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health: A brief communication. International Journal of Healthcare Education & Medical Informatics (ISSN:
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in buildings. Journal of Critical Reviews 2020; 7(19).
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Published
2023-05-09
How to Cite
KUMAR, Saurav; ., Shilpi; SINGH, Sarabjit.
Biogas as a Powerhouse of Renewable Energy: A Review.
Journal of Advanced Research in Alternative Energy, Environment and Ecology, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 1&2, p. 1-5, may 2023.
ISSN 2455-3093.
Available at: <http://thejournalshouse.com/index.php/AltEnergy-Ecology-EnvironmentJ/article/view/719>. Date accessed: 28 dec. 2024.
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