Bio natural gas is produced during the decomposition process of organic matter and is produced in special fermentation plants. The most important substrates for creating biogas are regenerative raw materials such as corn, grain, and catch crops.
Agricultural Crops Bearing Positive Fruits
For the bio natural gas power plant in Schwandorf we use a wide range of agricultural crops. Besides maize silage, we also use catch crops such as buckwheat, clover, lupine or oilseed radish. Catch crops grow all year in the time between staple crops and fit into the food crop production schedule.
Organic agriculture and natural crop rotation requirements are maintained. The crop rotation method used by E.ON distinguishes itself in several ways. Food and energy agriculture are aligned. It naturally promotes higher soil fertility. The amount of acreage necessary is reduced to 30 percent. Local farmers can optimize their income by gaining additional revendues from catch crops. And finally we only use plants that grow in local fields.
For the bio natural gas power plant in Schwandorf we use a wide range of agricultural crops. Besides maize silage, we also use catch crops such as buckwheat, clover, lupine or oilseed radish. Catch crops grow all year in the time between staple crops and fit into the food crop production schedule.
Organic agriculture and natural crop rotation requirements are maintained. The crop rotation method used by E.ON distinguishes itself in several ways. Food and energy agriculture are aligned. It naturally promotes higher soil fertility. The amount of acreage necessary is reduced to 30 percent. Local farmers can optimize their income by gaining additional revendues from catch crops. And finally we only use plants that grow in local fields.
