Member - Power Cob
The proposed service aims at introducing circular economy in the energy sector by producing energy from corn cobs
About
The proposed solution consists of one-stop-shop for turning maize residues in the multiple products, such as: heat, electricity and fertilizer. The innovation lays in 3 aspects: new solution for locating the maize fields and forecasting the amount of residue obtained at harvests (new service), new machine for residues collection in real-time (unavailable at the market at the moment -new product) as well as business model for residue recycling (new process). Proposed technology for residue collection and business model for its location, estimation and further re-use and distribution are not yet available in the market.
The proposed solution is considered to be very innovative because of two main reasons: it changes the paradigm of maize residue as a waste by providing farmers ready-to-use solution of cobs collection and proposing them business plan for additional income (1) and it deliver new service for location of renewable source of energy and precise forecasts and estimation of their amount for the needs of energy and heat producers in the whole world (2).
Currently, fossil fuels (coal) or gas are the most commonly used for energy production on the market. Alternatively, wind farms or solar farms are used. The disadvantage of the former is the degradation and pollution of the environment. The use of alternative sources is characterized by the lack of stability in the supply of electricity due to the lack of stability in the strength of the wind and access to sunlight. The use of gas determines its availability (infrastructure) and it is also a raw material that will finally run out. The alternative to fossil fuels also uses wood or straw or other agricultural products like maize seeds, but this solution causes the deforestation and, in the case of agricultural material, the choice between using the agricultural crop for food or animal feed or energy production. Moreover, electricity is currently relatively expensive and it is necessary to look for alternative, cheaper sources of its production.
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Headquarters Poland
SDG’s of application
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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