Biomass

Biomass

Biomass Forest Overview
  • Area: 10,000 acres
  • Annual Biomass Production: 340,000 tons
  • Energy Generation: Up to 40 megawatts
Key Highlights
  • Sustainable Growth: Fast-
  • growing Kiri trees can be harvested annually and regenerate naturally.
  • Environmental Impact: Each acre of Kiri planted saves 20 acres of natural forest and sequesters carbon, generating carbon credits.
  • Economic Viability: Competitive production costs for wood pellets, with current prices at $295.00 per ton.
For a detailed exploration of the Kiri biomass model and its benefits, please download the full PDF.

Turning biomass into energy

Biomass Energy Overview
  • Gasification Process: Converts carbon-based materials into high-energy gas via extreme heat in an oxygen-starved environment.
  • Environmental Benefits:
  • Reduced Emissions: Cleaner than incineration and landfills.
  • Waste Reduction: 90-95% waste volume reduction.
  • Output: Produces syngas, usable for electricity, biofuels, and hydrogen fuel cells.
  • Energy Efficiency: Higher than traditional combustion methods.
  • Cost: Current price of wood pellets in northern Europe is $295.00 per ton (as of June 2010).
For a deeper understanding of Kiri biomass energy, download the PDF to read the full article.

Biomass Sustainable Energy Model

Sustainable Biomass Energy Production
1. Grow Biomass Forest
  • Trees with multiple stems for maximum yield.
  • One year growth with competitive light access.
  • Scalable planting method using 1,000-acre modules.
2. Harvest Forests
  • Annual harvest yields 34,000 tons of Kiri Biomass per 1,000 acres.
  • Biomass is processed into small pellets for easy transport.
3. Biomass Energy Production
  • Pellets converted to syngas using a gasifier.
  • Syngas powers turbines to generate electricity for the grid.
Sustainability Process
Waste Management
  • Flue gases used for community hot water.
  • CO2 fed to algae ponds for biodiesel.
Solid Waste
  • Processed for methane gas production.
  • Dried solids are used for syngas.
Liquid Processing
  • Impurities cleared; liquids sent to algae ponds for biodiesel.
  • Water supports hydroponic food production—3 acres of feed for 10,000 people.
4. Sell Carbon Credits
  • Carbon sequestered from biomass growth and emissions saved through gasification can be sold as credits.
Current price for wood pellets in Northern Europe is $295.00 per ton (as of June 2010). To explore the full details, please download the PDF.