Where Biogas Is Used?

The biogas may be applied in direct combustion systems (boilers, turbines, or fuel cells) for producing space heating, water heating, drying, absorption cooling, and steam production. The gas used directly in gas turbines and fuel cells may produce electricity.

What are the main uses of biogas?

Uses of Biogas
  • It is commonly used in rural areas as cooking gas.
  • It can be used for the production of electricity.
  • It can be used in instruments used for water heating, space (room) heating etc.
  • It can replace compressed natural gas for use in vehicles.
  • It can displace carbon dioxide in on-site CHP plants.

Is biogas used in India?

Comparatively, India's production of biogas is quite small. It only produces about 2.07 billion m3/year of biogas, while it's estimated that it could produce as much as 48 billion m3/year. This means that there are various issues with the current method's India is using in its biogas production.

Sarah Jenkins

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