Anaerobic digestion is a method of generating renewable energy by breaking down organic material to produce biogas and natural fertiliser. There are currently over 700 operational anaerobic digestion sites in the UK.

Acorn Bioenergy uses distillery and agricultural material for our facilities, including distillery co-products, break crops from rotations and manure. By using organic material, we generate clean energy while avoiding unpleasant odours.

The organic material, fed into the facility is broken down by microbes. This produces:

• Biomethane, a green fuel which can directly heat homes;

• Green CO2, which can be used by industry to replace CO2 derived from fossil fuels;

• Natural fertiliser, which will be used on nearby farms, replacing imported artificial products.

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