Bio-gas mixed fuel micro gas turbine co-generation for meeting power demand in Australian remote areas

Generally, the electricity is purchased from the distribution utility company, however, remote inhabitants can complement their power demand through own generation (using small generator, renewable energy system, etc.) in order to achieve remarkable benefits by lessening electricity bill, availability of supply and using waste and renewable energy resources. Among the alternatives of own power generation, the micro turbine generation is rapidly expanding which has drawn increasing attention due to numerous techno-economic and environmental benefits. This paper examines the feasibility of typical Australian household scale energy generation through turbine generators operating on local bio energy sources. This paper specifically examines the use of simple Anaerobic Digesters for the generation of Bio-gas for running a small turbine generator and their feasibility in the rural household use.