Biogas plant Hoya

Use of thermal energy

Warmth of production for neighbouring industrial firms

Services provided

Implementation planning  
General contracting

Type of plant

dry fermentation

Location

Hoya, Landkreis Nienburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

Initial operation

IV. quarter 2008

Operation process

1-stage

Temperature range

mesophilic

Fermenter

1 x 2.200 m³

Secondary fermenter

1 x 2.200 m³

Feedstock

Maize silage
grass silage
pig and cattle manure
Total

8.500 t/a
750 t/a

1.500 t/a
10.750 t/a

Gas utilisation

Type
Power electr.

1 x gas-CHP
500 kWel

Energy production

electrical

thermal

4.000.000 kWhel
-> requirements of 1000 households
4.000.000 kWh
-> equivalent to 400.000 l heating oil

Location