Dutch gov’t backs project for power, heat from ‘shroom waste
In the Netherlands, mushroom-grower Gemert (CKG) has opened a plant that turns its organic waste, derived from growing mushrooms, into compost and heat. The name of the plant is Upcycling Gemert.
CKG produces five million kilo mushrooms each year, and this creates a lot of organic waste that consists for 60-70% out of water. This waste is first dried and composted, which creates a lot of heat since the biomass can reach 70-80C during the composting process.
This heat is captured and used to supply CKG with heat to grow mushrooms. It also provides heat to nearby located vegetable-growers. This replaces the use of one million cubic meter gas per year.
The ‘Champost’ produced from the composting process can be used as a soil improver and fertilizer.
The Dutch government has financed this project with €1 million ($1.12 million).
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