In Zwickau, Germany, construction has commenced on a new Syncraft Climate Positive Powerplant designed to convert regional forest waste into renewable energy and green carbon. This initiative is spearheaded by BiokohlenWerk Zwickau and coordinated by Procarbic Management, a division of the Prolignis Group. The groundbreaking technology for this project is supplied by the Austrian cleantech company Syncraft.
The Zwickau powerplant will utilize two Syncraft CW1800x2-1000 units, generating a combined electrical capacity of 2 megawatts (MW). This facility aims to deliver multiple outputs, which include renewable electricity, base load process heat, and approximately 6,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) stored as “green carbon” annually.
Key Features of the Syncraft Powerplant
The facility will incorporate several advanced systems. An automated crane system will facilitate the feeding of the Syncraft modules, while a separate biomass boiler will operate on-site. Additionally, a Syncraft drying system featuring box dryers will condition the wood chips prior to processing.
One notable aspect of this powerplant is its flexible green-carbon handling system. The system stores the material dry in a silo, allowing for loading at various moisture levels based on customer requirements. This design positions the Zwickau plant as a robust industrial-scale contribution to the energy infrastructure.
Syncraft is not new to the renewable energy sector, having recently inaugurated another powerplant at the historic 400-year-old Stanglwirt resort. The company projects that a fleet of 1,500 Syncraft Powerplants could achieve a carbon removal capacity of 10 million tonnes annually, alongside generating substantial clean energy.
Recent Developments in Carbon Dioxide Removal
In related CDR news, the company Altitude announced an additional purchase of 120,000 tonnes of CDRs from Western Africa, raising their total purchasing volume to over 200,000 tonnes. This reflects a growing commitment to carbon management initiatives worldwide.
As the global demand for innovative solutions to combat climate change increases, projects like the Syncraft powerplant in Zwickau represent significant steps forward in renewable energy production and carbon dioxide removal efforts.
