Biogas Stations in Slovakia – Current State

Abstract

The paper focuses on the use of biomass in the conditions of the Slovak Republic. The importance and position of biomass within renewable energy sources is highlighted in the introduction. Documents such as laws, studies, and strategies which have been developed with the aim to increase the share of renewable energy sources within the energy mix are listed here. The issue of biogas and its possible sources in the Slovak Republic was also solved. An important part of the paper is the presentation of the current statistical data concerning to the number of biogas stations and also information about the material used for gasification purposes in SR. A separate part of the contribution consists of the field research results focused on selected biogas stations in western Slovakia. We provide basic technical specifications, biomass suppliers and statistical data about heat and electricity production for each station. Selected stations were located in villages: Smolinské, Malý Cetín, Ružindol, Chynorany and Kolíňany.

Assessment of Environmental and Economic-Financial Feasibility of Biogas Plants for Agricultural Waste Treatment

“…The EU Act on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Production has led to a rapid increase in the number of biogas plants and a corresponding increase in the share of energy produced from agricultural biogas or renewable sources. In Slovakia, biomass has the highest technical potential among all renewable energy sources while also being a long term, stable energy source with less dependence on seasonal climate fluctuations [28]. That is why the construction of biogas plants will represent a real increase in income with a beneficial effect on the environment and a decrease in the share of imported gas used for heating [28].…”

“…In Slovakia, biomass has the highest technical potential among all renewable energy sources while also being a long term, stable energy source with less dependence on seasonal climate fluctuations [28]. That is why the construction of biogas plants will represent a real increase in income with a beneficial effect on the environment and a decrease in the share of imported gas used for heating [28].…”