Overview
Hamilton (Digester Gas) Cogenertion is a 1.6 MW biomass power plant in Hamilton, Canada, owned by Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. It generates electricity from digester gas, contributing to local renewable energy capacity.
Hamilton (Digester Gas) Cogenertion is a biomass power plant located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 1.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility that converts digester gas into electricity. The plant is owned by Hamilton Renewable Power Inc and is currently operational, supporting the region's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under Canada's federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Ontario's emission standards for power generation. As a biomass plant using digester gas, it utilizes a renewable fuel source, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The technology employed is typical for small-scale cogeneration, often involving internal combustion engines or gas turbines. The plant plays a role in managing waste from wastewater treatment processes by capturing and utilizing digester gas, which otherwise would be flared or released. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides a local source of electricity. Its small capacity means it serves a niche role in the community, contributing to decentralized energy generation.
Environmental context
The plant uses digester gas, a renewable fuel derived from organic waste, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels. Its small capacity of 1.6 MW limits its overall emissions, but the facility helps reduce methane emissions by capturing biogas. Located in an urban area, it supports local waste management and energy needs without significant air quality impacts due to modern emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Hamilton (Digester Gas) Cogenertion is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 43.2534 N, -79.7700 W.
The plant uses biomass, specifically digester gas, which is a renewable fuel produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste.
The plant has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in Canada must comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and provincial regulations, such as Ontario's Emission Performance Standards, which set limits on air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
By capturing and utilizing digester gas, the plant reduces methane emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, and generates renewable electricity, displacing fossil fuel-based power.