The Biosphere Process™ System
The Biosphere Process™ System
The Biosphere Process™ System provides for the conversion of waste materials (which includes municipal solid waste, agricultural or forestry surpluses, industrial or medical waste materials, natural gas (flared), soft coal, shale oil, or traditional fossil fuels) into electricity.
The Biosphere is a three stage gasifier, designed to deliver combustion gas, without separation, via [...]
Toombs County, GA (in progress)
The agreement, made with the Toombs County Board of Commissioners, calls for a two phase construction plan that will include up to three Biosphere Gasification Systems. An Energy Purchase Agreement with Georgia Power Company was also executed in conjunction with this project which states that Georgia Power Company will purchase the 24 megawatts of renewable [...]
The Biosphere Process™ System: 5 Stages
Stage One: Material is collected and brought to a centralized Biosphere Process™ facility, where recycling of the material collected occurs.
Stage Two: The System typically operates at a rate of 30Tons/hour during peak operating hours (9am through 4:30pm) avoiding truck movements and MSW delivery at night or after hours. Each receiving line operates at 30T/hr; [...]
Directors & Management
Noreen Griffin: Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Griffin has over 25 years experience in providing entrance and exit strategies for pure start-up and/or embattled companies. Ms. Griffin has owned and operated her own consulting firm in Washington, DC, as well as serving as CFO and Vice President of a number of small public companies [...]
Secretary Chu Announces U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that two
consortia will receive a total of $25 million over the next five
years under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center
(CERC).
Secretary Chu Announces U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that two consortia – one led by the University of Michigan and one led by the West Virginia University – will receive a total of $25 million over the next five years under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC).
USDA and DOE Partnership Seeks to Develop Better Plants for Bioenergy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010 – Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Agriculture Secretary Tom Villack today announced research awards under a joint DOE-USDA program aimed at improving and accelerating genetic breeding programs to create plants better suited for bioenergy production.
200,000 Homes Weatherized in Recovery Act Milestone: Vice President
Vice President Biden has announced that 200,000 low-income
homes have been weatherized under the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, saving families money, conserving
energy, and helping put thousands to work.
United States Used Less Energy, More Renewables in 2009: Report
The United States used more wind power and less fossil fuel
in 2009 than 2008, according to a new report from DOE’s
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.