Energy to be harnessed from wastewater

Wastewater Fuels, located in Warwickshire, have come up with a new innovation that harnesses energy from wastewater.

Stainless steel mesh rods are used in wastewater to break down organic material into hydrogen ions that are then converted into hydrogen gas and stored in the rods.

The process has been tested in several trials and production of a full-scale sewage facility that makes use of it has now been given the green light.

The new technology has considerable potential. Currently, about 2-3% of National Grid energy is used in treating wastewater at 9,000 water treatment sites across the country. A method to treat wastewater while generating energy at the same time could be transformative as a renewable energy source.

For further information about the processes involved, see: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/flush-to-fuel-transforming-wastewater-into-hydrogen-power