At the start of realising a successful biogas plant, professional and far-sighted project development is called for. Cowatec planners provide concepts for their customers that range from the cultivation of energy-producing crops through to supply logistics with biomass. In the design of the plants, factors such as expected downtime, loading rates and individual energy requirements are taken into consideration.

What will be the effect of providing local power and how will the heat generated be utilised? What amounts of fermentation residue are expected and how will they be disposed of? These are questions for which the biogas specialists provide answers at an early stage of the project.

In terms of official certification, biogas plants are very complex. The building structure, machines and electrical technology as well as bio-process technology and further areas all have to be legally approved in certification planning. Cowatec has comprehensive know-how and many years of experience in order to reach the objective rapidly in the process of certification.

During the subsequent execution planning, the Cowatec team produces detailed plans of the plant dimensions that are optimally adapted to local conditions. Based upon preliminary tests, the plant concept and certification planning, the suitable components are selected, combined to suit the requirements and modified where required.