Title:
Suitability Study of Biogas Plant Establishment Based on Agroecological Symbiosis (AES) Concept in Lake Regions of Finland
Author(s):
Gyawali, A., Koppelmäki, K., Föhr, J., Ranta, T.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The increasing need to produce food and renewable energy sustainably has led to a growing demand for approaches that ensure the avoidance of competition between food and energy production. It is crucial to find solutions that enable simultaneous production of both food and renewable energy without compromising the sustainability of either sector. This requires innovative and integrated approaches that optimize resource utilization, minimize environmental impacts, and promote efficiency in food and energy systems. In this study, we investigated the potential of biogas plant employement based on agroecological symbiosis in lake regions of Finland. We investigated the potential of integrating biogas production with nutrient recycling in a system of organic food production and food processing. We explored the benefits and feasibility of utilizing biogas production to recycle nutrients within this integrated system. The GIS and spatial analysis were the main tool for complete analysis. We found Finland lake regions have substantial amount of agricultural feedstock that can be used in the biogas plant. Furthermore, the digestate, a byproduct of the biogas plants, contains valuable nutrients that can be effectively utilized by returning it to the field. By recycling the digestate as a nutrient source in agricultural practices, we can close the nutrient loop, minimize waste, and enhance the overall sustainability of the system. Importantly, the complete aim of the current study is yet to be achieved.
Keywords:
bioenergy, agricultural biogas plants, feedstock, agroecological symbiosis, geographic information system (GIS)
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass resources and potentials
Event:
31st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.5.1
Pages:
293 - 295
ISBN:
978-88-89407-23-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/31stEUBCE2023-1DV.5.1
Price:
FREE
