Variation of Energy Sources

Enough Biomass resources in the world to cover the world's energy demand. (see image above)

Using Biomass sources for power generation is CO2 neutral.

More economically viable now with CDM and CER cert's sale (for certain situations - primarily on methane emission reduction).

Penfield Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd has been formed in Sri Lanka to generate renewable power from sugarcane bagasse, sweet sorghum bagasse and gliricidia for internal use and sale to the National Grid. Read More about Penfield Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd..

Municipal solid waste contains significant portions of organic materials that produce a variety of gaseous products when dumped, compacted, and covered in landfills. Anaerobic bacteria thrives in the oxygen-free environment, resulting in the decomposition of the organic materials and the production of primarily carbon dioxide and methane.

Carbon dioxide is likely to leach out of the landfill because it is soluble in water. Methane, on the other hand, which is less soluble in water and lighter than air, is likely to migrate out of the landfill. Landfill gas energy facilities capture the methane (the principal component of natural gas) and combust it for energy.

Penfield Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd is evaluating the use of small scale bio-digesters to capture methane and generate power from agro waste, for use by the local farmers and communities that in turn support the Group's plantation activities. Read More about Penfield Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd..

Ethanol fuel is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is most often used as a motor fuel, mainly as a biofuel additive for gasoline.

Most gasoline sold today can be blended with up to 10% ethanol to help achieve:

Cleaner Air – Ethanol adds oxygen to gasoline fuel therefore reducing air pollution and harmful emissions in tailpipe exhaust. Compared to gasoline, sugarcane ethanol cuts greenhouse gases by at least 60%.

Better Performance – Ethanol is a high-octane fuel that helps prevent engine knocking and generates more power in higher compression engines. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated sugarcane ethanol as an Advanced Renewable Fuel - an important category of superior biofuels.

Reduced Oil Consumption – Ethanol reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Sugarcane ethanol is one of the best options for diversifying energy supplies and improving energy security, so we are not reliant on any one source or country.

Penfield Heavy Industries shall be seeking to produce ethanol as a bi-product of sugar refining and as a direct product of sweet sorghum. This in turn shall be considered for use in blending with gasoline and for use as a fuel for all plantation vehicles. Read More about Penfield Heavy Industries Ltd..