Bioenergie Frauenfeld
Bioenergie Frauenfeld is a joint venture of Energie 360° and Schweizer Zucker. The aim of the project is to create a more climate conscious power plant, which has been operating at full-scale since May 2022.Regional residual wood biomass is converted into biochar. This biochar is then used in agriculture and in the construction industry.
CARBON Removal Method
Industrial Biochar
Location
Switzerland
Launched
2022
Vintage year
About project
Bioenergie Frauenfeld is a joint venture of Energie 360° and Schweizer Zucker. The aim of the project is to create a more climate conscious power plant, which has been operating at full-scale since May 2022.
Regional residual wood biomass is converted into biochar. This biochar is then used in agriculture and in the construction industry.
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Benefits of Project & Method
- Permanence of +100 years.
- The project produces electricity that meets the need of around 8,000 households.
- Heat produced by the plant is provided to a local sugar factory and to the district heating network.
- Biochar applied to agriculture enhances crop productivity and improves soil health.
- The Bioenergie Frauenfeld project was nominated for the Swiss Ethics Award 2022.