Bio Energy

Renewable energy as a future perspective

As part of the energy transition, the government aims to make the Netherlands one of Europe's most sustainable countries. The aim is to develop an energy system with minimal CO2 emissions, using energy from renewable sources as much as possible and, where this is not yet possible, using fossil fuels as cleanly as possible. A major and essential challenge is to develop innovative solutions for sectors such as shipping, aviation and industry, which cannot easily be made sustainable with solar and wind energy alone.

Bioclear earth is playing an active role in this energy transition by researching sustainable energy production using biological processes to convert waste streams into valuable energy sources.

Nature wastes nothing

To make a real difference, we must learn to use resources and energy the way nature does. That is why at Bioclear earth we look at how nature recycles materials and produces energy.

Soil is full of bacteria, fungi and yeasts that can break down all kinds of organic material and convert it into energy and reusable building blocks. By using these kinds of biological processes, cycles can be closed and 'waste' can be reused as a raw material for new products (green chemicals, fertilisers), but also as a source of energy, e.g. green gas or electricity. This natural way of reusing waste streams has the advantage of not wasting anything and being CO2 neutral.

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Innovative Technologies Inspired by Nature

Bioclear earth draws inspiration from natural processes in order to develop sustainable solutions:

  • Primal bacteria (Archaea): These microorganisms represent one of the earliest forms of life on Earth and possess distinctive characteristics that can be used to develop sustainable energy sources. Some Archaea are capable of converting CO₂ into methane, which is a potential source of biofuel. 
  • Microorganisms for Bio-digestion: Each bio-digester has a distinctive microbiome, comprising a complex network of bacteria, yeasts and fungi. These microorganisms are responsible for the breakdown of organic matter, resulting in the release of biogas. By optimising the microbiome, the efficiency of the digestion process can be significantly enhanced. This not only leads to increased biogas production, but also renders the entire system more robust and resilient to fluctuations in biomass supply.

Collaborative Projects for Sustainable Solutions

Bioclear earth engages in a number of collaborative endeavours that contribute to the advancement of bioenergy and sustainable technologies. The following are examples of our current projects:

  • Micro4biogas: A collaborative consortium engaged in the optimisation of biogas production.
  • Power2Methane: A research project investigating the conversion of CO₂ to methane gas by microorganisms.
  • Greenstep: The on-site production of microorganisms for bio-digesters serves to enhance biodiversity, functionality and, consequently, the robustness and performance of the digester.

Are you interested in our methods and would like more information?

Please contact Jeroen Tideman or Svenja Bents.

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