Waste to Energy System Achieves Patent Status
As green and renewable energy forges forward as the next major energy trend, one company has recently established itself as a major contender. Waste to Energy Systems, LLC in Louisiana has recently filed a patent for it's biomass gasification system,
City Water Line Turbines Could Be the Next Source of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy could be coming from underground turbines in city water lines. Renewable Energy is coming from unexpected sources like city water lines. A recent article from The Daily Good featured this new technology. An energy company in Portland recently developed
EPA Addresses Potential of Biomass
Blogger's Note: The Clean Power Plan was implemented on August 3, 2015 by the EPA. The Clean Power Plan finalized new rules, or standards, that will reduce carbon emissions from power plants for the first time. As a result, new focus is
Biomass Gasification- A Promising Energy Option
The four hundred year old technology of Gasification is finally getting some well deserved attention in the Alternative Energy world. With companies like Waste to Energy Systems fine tuning the gasification process, biomass as a fuel source for the process will continue
WES Team Attends National Bioenergy Day Conference
As a testament to the growing popularity of biomass and bioenergy, October 21st marked the 3rd annual National Bioenergy Day. Over 60 organizations across 24 states, spanning from the west coast to east coast all the way up to Canada,
Could Gasification Save the Environment?
As the population grows, so will our need for waste management. The current situation in the US alone may be surprising to most people. Americans generate 250 million tons of garbage a year, and some reports show over 400 million tons
Syn-gas: A versatile and renewable fuel
So you may be asking yourself, what is syn-gas? No it is not a bad pun on a 90's comedian. It is short for Synthesis Gas (also known as Producer Gas) and it is the end product of a gasification system.
What takes place in a gasification reactor?
The concept of converting waste to energy to help us heat and power our daily lives is pretty amazing. If we think back 50 years ago, the environmental movement was barely a blip on the radar. Now being environmentally friendly
Is Biomass Energy Carbon Neutral?
Is Biomass Energy Carbon Neutral? This is a common question in the big debate of renewable energy vs fossil fuels. Those in favor of fossil fuel usage will tell you that biomass energy is not carbon neutral. When in fact like a pet,
The Renewable Energy “New Kid” Gasification Is Actually 400 Years Old
For most people, the term gasification is not necessarily what comes to mind when renewable energy is mentioned. However, it is quickly becoming one of the most important players in the renewable energy game and gaining momentum worldwide. The age