Waste to Energy

Waste to energy power plants, alternative fuels, biofuels,

Termosolar Borges, Les Borges Blanques, Spain
Termosolar Borges, Les Borges Blanques, Spain

Owners/operators: Abantia and Comsa Emte Thermal storage is often touted as the future of concentrating solar power (CSP), but it turns out there are other ways of delivering firm dispatchable…



The Clean and Dirty of Landfill Gas Power
The Clean and Dirty of Landfill Gas Power

Despite its apparent environmental benefits and strong government backing, generating power from landfill gas hasn’t gained traction for a variety of reasons in the U.S. Will the Clean Power Plan…


Pilot Launched to Convert Olive Oil Waste to Power
Pilot Launched to Convert Olive Oil Waste to Power

A pilot plant in Andalucía, Spain, built by a consortium of multinational European partners, is converting toxic waste from olive oil production into electricity using an innovative three-part process. Coordinated…


Top Plant: Hometown BioEnergy, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Top Plant: Hometown BioEnergy, Le Sueur, Minnesota

Using agricultural and food-processing waste products, Hometown BioEnergy is helping the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency meet state-mandated renewable energy standards while also providing a valuable fertilizer for area farmers and…


Southeast Asia’s Energy Juggernaut
Southeast Asia’s Energy Juggernaut

The 10 booming economies of Southeast Asia are rapidly emerging as energy-consuming giants. But as indigenous fuel production dwindles and competition for resources mounts, they all face a number of…