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Preserving the ecosystem of a small island in which a Refuge It’s a challenge. Even more so if you have to move to another location to deposit all the waste generated by the tourist facility. Therefore the group Pinheiro It has given a new touch to sustainability Cayo Levantado Resort. There he installed an innovative microdigester Manage all organic waste Which is produced, which in turn generates energy for self-consumption.
Specifically, the microfactory uses technology Small biogas It was developed by the Spanish company Genetically for bioenergy. All organic waste produced on the island undergoes a natural anaerobic digestion process.
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Through this, Without oxygen, bacteria decompose organic matter and turn it into biogas. It is a sustainable gas with high methane content, amendments and organic fertilizers that feed area gardens Refuge. This closes the cycle of managing a large portion of waste on the island.
The resulting gas, about 42,000 Nm3/year, is used to power a small generator which, in turn, It produces thermal energy and electricity for self-consumption of the tourist complex. Using this micro-digester, kitchen and restaurant waste, along with pruning residues from gardens and green spaces, as well as sludge from wastewater treatment plants, are transformed from waste into by-products. These lead to the generation of energy and fertilizers of renewable origin, Reduce your carbon footprint and start a circular economic cycle.
Innovative energy production system
The new biodigester joins other solutions for Refuge Relying on renewable energy for self-consumption, such as: Solar Panels. Also measures Reduce consumption in lighting and air conditioning. Or installing a station to produce water from the condensation of air humidity, which allows it to be obtained Up to 6,000 liters per day to meet the needs of the complex.
next to, Cayo Levantado Resort It has been concerned with integrating them into the environment since its establishment, while preserving the biological diversity of the island’s and sea’s flora and fauna. In this way, invasive plants are avoided by over fertilizing 700 plants of endemic species Or the island’s habitat, its parks and encourage the conservation and restoration of coral reefs.
