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Integrys Landfill Plant Operational

December 28, 2007 | 3 Comments

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Rockford, Illinois [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Integrys Energy Services has announced that all four units at its recently completed Winnebago Energy Center, a landfill gas-to-electricity plant, are now operational and supplying power to the grid.

"Renewable energy from fuel sources such as landfill gas is considered cleaner than conventional sources of electricity and has a reduced environmental impact."

--Joel Jansen, Asset Development Leader, Integrys Energy Services

The 6.4-megawatt (MW) plant uses methane gas produced by decomposing trash to power four Caterpillar engines that generate electric power which flows into the grid. Integrys is selling the energy in the PJM market. The plant has potential for expansion up to 8 MW.

"Renewable energy from fuel sources such as landfill gas is considered cleaner than conventional sources of electricity and has a reduced environmental impact. Integrys Energy Services is committed to environmental stewardship and is pleased to be involved in this innovative solution to our air quality and global climate change concerns," said Joel Jansen, Asset Development Leader for Integrys Energy Services.

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tripp-bishop-28613

December 28, 2007

As SOFC prices come down, it will be interesting to see how they fit into this picture. The output of this plant could increase significantly just by swapping out the generators for SOFCs. There could also be come cogeneration opportunities too.

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r-t-55471

December 29, 2007

Ron,

The only problem (the concept is perfect) is the scale. These projects are so small they don't attract big players. Since they must be financed locally that cuts some projects that would normally make sense.

One can only hope more municipalities can see, and afford, these types of efforts (meaning the ones you include - sewage and animal).

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ronald-wagner-75806

December 29, 2007

Thanks for the story.This is big time, and another wave of the future. This technology should be mandated for all sewage plants, and for large livestock and dairy producers.

Ron Wagner,

Decatur, IL

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