Objective: To develop small
modular biopower systems
" fuel flexible
" efficient
- simple to operate
" minimum negative impacts on
the environment
" power range: 5 kW-5 MW
Multiphase Project
- Phase 1: Feasibility Studies
" Phase 2: Prototype
Development and Testing
- Phase 3: Integrated Systems
Demonstration
Developer
- Sunpower
- CPC
- STM
" Reflective
Energies
Location
OH
CO
MI
CA
Technology
Gasification/Stirling Engine
Gasification/IC Engine
Gasification/Stirling Engine
Gasification/Gas Turbine
Small Villages and Industries
100-300 kWe
Developer Location Technology
" Reflective
Energies
" Bechtel
CA
VA
Gasification/Gas Turbine
Gasifier/Engines/
Gas Turbine
Milestones
Phase I RFQ
Phase I awards
Phase II RFQ
Phase II selection
Feb 1998
May-Jun 1998
Jul 1998
In Progress
Developer
" Agrielectric
" Bioten
" Carbona Corp
" EERC
" Niagara Mohawk
Location Technology
LA Fluid-Bed Combustor/
Steam Turbine
TN Direct-Fired Comb. Turbine
GA Gasification/ Steam Turbine
ND Fluid-Bed Combustor/
Steam Turbine
NY Gasification/IC Engine/
Gas Turbine
For More Information. Visit the BioPower Web site at: http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower
STM's BioStirling TM system is
one exam pie of the modular
power units being developed
under this initiative.
This document was produced for the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) by the National Renewable Energy
al Laboratory, a DOE national laboratory
DOE/GO-10099-915
August 1999
Printed with a renewable-source ink on
( 4 paper containing at least 50% wastepaper,
U including 20% postconsumer waste.
Individual Households to
Institutions (hospitals, schools)
under 100 kWe
Industries, Mini-grids, Grid
Support > 500 kWe