At a time when the careful use of resources and the reduction of environmental impact are of central importance, the circular economy is also coming more into focus. Particularly in the wastewater sector, innovative approaches open up the possibility of not only removing pollutants but also recovering valuable resources. A pioneering concept in this area is energy generation in the context of wastewater pretreatment.
The basic idea of this circular economy is to no longer view wastewater as an unusable byproduct or even a burden, but as a potential and useful source of energy. We at FlexBio have recognized this principle and are developing systems that not only effectively remove pollutants, but can also recover energy from wastewater. This approach brings our customers ecological and economic benefits, among other things.
A key aspect of this form of energy generation lies in the use of biological processes. The microorganisms integrated in our container plants can break down organic components of the wastewater and produce methane gas in the process. This methane gas can be harvested as biogas and used for energy production. A step that not only reduces dependence on conventional energy sources and saves costs, but also minimizes CO2 emissions.
But how exactly does this process work?
In our wastewater containers, we use innovative pretreatment methods to remove coarse pollutants from the wastewater. Subsequently, the microorganisms are used in special segments where they decompose the organic compounds. This produces the methane gases.
Another noteworthy aspect of FlexBio wastewater treatment plants, is the flexibility of the systems. The modular units can be adapted to different capacities, which is advantageous for smaller companies as well as for growing industrial applications. This enables scalable implementation of energy generation from wastewater and contributes to decentralized energy supply.
The introduction of innovative technologies in the wastewater sector requires investment, but in the long term they can bring significant savings. In addition to the obvious economic benefits, such as energy savings, companies can also benefit from an improved environmental image. The growing awareness of sustainability among consumers and investors makes environmentally friendly wastewater treatment an attractive unique selling proposition.
In summary, the combination of environmental awareness, technological innovation and economic potential makes wastewater treatment an important step towards a sustainable future.
