Overview
GL Dairy Biogas is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Wisconsin, United States, operated by GL Dairy Biogas LLC. It converts biogas from dairy waste into electricity.
GL Dairy Biogas is a biomass power plant located in Wisconsin, United States, with a capacity of 2 MW. The facility is owned and operated by GL Dairy Biogas LLC and is currently operational. As a small-scale biomass plant, it contributes to renewable energy generation in the region. The plant uses biogas derived from dairy waste as its primary fuel, a common practice in agricultural areas. This technology helps manage farm waste while producing electricity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for biomass combustion. By converting dairy waste into energy, GL Dairy Biogas supports local agriculture and reduces methane emissions. Its small capacity serves the local grid, providing a sustainable energy source for the surrounding community. The plant exemplifies the integration of renewable energy with agricultural operations.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biogas from dairy waste reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Located in an agricultural region, it helps manage waste from dairy farms. Biomass combustion emits CO2, but the carbon cycle is considered neutral if the feedstock is sustainably sourced. The facility's small scale minimizes local air quality impacts, and it operates under EPA emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
GL Dairy Biogas is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 43.1244, -89.5450.
GL Dairy Biogas is a biomass power plant that uses biogas from dairy waste to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale renewable energy facility.
Biomass power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides. The EPA also sets guidelines for ash disposal and fuel sourcing.
By converting dairy waste into biogas for electricity, the plant reduces methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting local agriculture and grid sustainability.