Pyrolysis systems for power, heat and biochar

“The pre-project phase confirmed our expectations. The objective was to implement an economically viable project, focusing particularly on cost savings and generating energy from our own residual materials. The collaboration was highly positive: the team members were friendly, courteous, and competent, and the data transfer was fast and seamless.
The decisive factors in our decision were the synergy between pyrolysis and the CHP (combined heat and power) unit, as well as the externally fired micro gas turbine with an electrical efficiency of 20%. The proposed solution was thoroughly thought out and demonstrated that many key aspects had already been resolved prior to the project’s launch. We see exceptionally high potential in the planned implementation for decarbonization and the company’s overall energy situation, driven especially by decentralized energy generation, near-total coverage of the base load, and expected savings of approximately 20% on current electricity and heating costs.”

As part of our project to decarbonize our energy supply, we worked together with pyropower GmbH to develop and implement an innovative concept for the construction of a pyrolysis combined heat and power plant (pyrolysis CHP).

The aim of the project was to generate electricity and heat from renewable raw materials while also enabling long-term carbon storage through the production of biochar. The technology developed by pyropower combines pyrolysis with combined heat and power generation, allowing electricity, heat, and biochar to be produced simultaneously within one integrated system.

We would particularly like to highlight the comprehensive support provided by pyropower GmbH, from initial concept development and technical planning through to the design of the energy system. The company impressed us with its high level of technical expertise, innovative solutions, and consistent focus on an economically viable energy supply from residues.

The construction of the pyrolysis CHP plant provides the basis for:

• a significant reduction in the use of fossil energy sources
• the generation of electricity from biomass for self-consumption and regional supply
• the provision of renewable heat
• long-term carbon storage in biochar
• the development of a local heating network to supply neighboring properties

With this project, we are making an active contribution to the regional energy transition and the decarbonization of our region. Decentralized energy generation also strengthens security of supply and creates long-term environmental and economic benefits for all parties involved. The pyropower GmbH concept is based on the use of regionally available renewable raw materials and enables climate-positive energy generation while creating additional value for the local economy.

We would like to thank pyropower GmbH for the professional cooperation and recommend the company without reservation as a competent partner for innovative decarbonization projects, decentralized energy supply systems, pyrolysis plants, and the development of municipal and private local heating networks.

“How do we actually know when the energy transition has happened?” Swiss comedian Hazel Brugger once asked. The answer is simple: we probably won’t notice the exact moment. But we will certainly feel the consequences if it doesn’t happen. With our ClinX technology from Cottbus, we help our customers in Switzerland make their contribution to the energy transition. We are proud of that.

With our Dual Fuel technology, customers can choose whether to convert wood into electricity and heat or, with an additional pyrolysis reactor, produce biochar alongside electricity and heat. The result is maximum flexibility in responding to changing market conditions.

And we are not the only ones who think this is a pretty smart solution. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy agrees: our customers benefit from generous funding for the technology.