biokaasupohjainen

Biokaasupohjainen refers to something that is based on biogas. Biogas is a mixture of gases, primarily methane and carbon dioxide, produced from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. This organic matter can include a wide variety of sources such as animal manure, sewage sludge, food waste, and agricultural residues. The process of biogas production is called anaerobic digestion.

Biogas itself is a renewable energy source. When utilized, it can be used for generating heat and electricity, or it can be purified into biomethane. Biomethane is essentially the same as natural gas but derived from biological sources, and it can be used in similar applications, including as a fuel for vehicles or injected into the natural gas grid.

Therefore, "biokaasupohjainen" can describe technologies, processes, or products that utilize biogas or biomethane. For example, a "biokaasupohjainen" vehicle runs on biogas or biomethane. A "biokaasupohjainen" energy plant generates electricity or heat from biogas. The term emphasizes the renewable and sustainable origin of the energy or material source. This approach contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and converting it into a usable energy form.