10 points to note about gasification and pyrolysis
Submitted:�12�March�2004
Gasification and pyrolysis are �advanced thermal technologies� and when used to generate renewable electricity from muncipal solid waste, the generator is awarded ROCs. Other energy from waste plants that do not use these technologies, do not get ROCs for their output.
RPA member Compact power argues that gasification and pyrolysis
is not incineration by another name
it is proven working technology - AVAILABLE NOW!
it enjoys low emissions
it does not prevent recycling and reuse of waste
it is a cleaner and better means of managing residual and hazardous waste than landfill
it counteracts common planning objections, through having low visual impact, meeting the "proximity principle" and having a small footprint
it is an ideal source of CHP at small and medium scale, and "off grid" power
it is quick and easy to construct
it is economically competitive with other RE technologies and more versatile than most, and finally