Electricity Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Household Organic Waste in Ontario: Techno-Economic and GHG Analyses

This research paper was recently published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The study examines AD within the Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) context. Findings of the life cycle and cost analyses suggest that AD may provide substantial greenhouse gas mitigation in a cost-effective manner compared to other technologies (e.g., solar photovoltaic), while offering unique additional benefits (e.g., waste diversion).  Large-scale centralized AD facilties may be cost-competitive alternatives to landfills. The study demonstrates that refocusing of the FiT program and waste policies are needed to support the adoption of AD of household organic waste, which has not yet been developed in the Province, while more costly technologies (e.g., photovoltaic) have been deployed. Do not hesitate to contact the corresponding author for more information.

Link: Electricity Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Household Organic Waste in Ontario: Techno-Economic and GHG Analyses (scroll way down toward the end of the list of articles)