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Renewable Energy |
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Renewable energy is energy
that occurs naturally and continuously in the environment
such as wind, solar, biomass, waves, geothermal, hydrogen
and hydroelectric. Therefore, these forms of energies are
inexhaustible.
Landfill gas (LFG), a
form of biomass, is a result of decomposition of wastes at
dumpsites or landfills. LFG contains a high percentage of methane
gas (CH4), which is flammable and explosive and carbon dioxide
(CO2). Methane is also a harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) that
contributes to global warming.
Due to the high content
of methane in LFG, the gas can be extracted, processed and
used as fuel for the production of power.
Alternatively, the LFG can be collected and flared using a
flaring system, which converts those GHG into more environmentally-friendly
components.
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Power
Generation
Dumpsites and landfills across the
country are major sources of methane gas (CH4) (a component
of LFG) emissions. Instead of letting this valuable resource
escape into the environment, it can be extracted, processed
and used as fuel for the production of power.
In doing so, it helps
to reduce risks associated with GHG emissions, including the
effects of global warming.
LFG is extracted using
a series of collection wells and a blower system. The collected
gas is then processed and used to generate power.
At CyEn we are able
to assess, propose, design, construct, operate and maintain
the appropriate power generating system to meet our clients’
needs.
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Flares
Alternative
to the power generation, the LFG can be extracted using a
series of collection wells and a blower system, burnt at very
high temperatures so that it will not harm the environment.
At CyEn, we are able to
assess, propose, design, construct, operate and maintain the
appropriate flare system meeting our clients' needs. Technologies
available include concealed and open types flares. |
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Activities
At CyEn we are able to link the
projects that we are involved with the various activities such as:
| Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM)
A mechanism under
the Kyoto Protocol (UNFCCC), enforced on 16th February 2005,
which provides incentives in the form of Certified Carbon
Credits to reduce environmentally harmful greenhouse gases
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Renewable Energy Program (SREP)
A program under the
Energy Commission, Malaysia, which encourages the use of renewable
energy as fuel to generate electricity. Special electricity
tariffs are given by national electricity company to purchase
the electricity produced. |
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