KOHLER, Wis., May 4 2022 /3BL Media/ - A first-of-its-kind project to remove carbon from biogas engine exhaust and turn it into eco-friendly products to reduce net carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was recently named a winner of Ofwat’s second Water Breakthrough Challenge. Ofwat is the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatized water and sewerage industry in England.

Clarke Energy（英国利物浦），Kohler Co.– a leader in engines, generators and clean energy solutions – is one of the partners within the selected consortium to further develop this project.

CHP排气碳捕获和利用（CECCU）项目是水产领域领先公司的合作，与创新的技术提供商合作，一家经过验证的项目管理公司和强大的学术机构，以进行生命周期分析。英国和威尔士水监管机构已向克拉克能源（Clarke Energy）授予1,138,947英镑，总计3,189,530英镑，分别为Severn Trent Water，CCM，Brunel University，United Unitional，United Utilities，Southern Water和Scottish Water的合作伙伴关系。

该项目将在英国德比德比的Severn Trent Water网站上试用第一款技术，以从CHP排气管中清除碳，并将其变成具有多种用途的环保产品。此外，该项目将确认与从捕获的CO2中更友好的碳酸钙（ECO-PCC）相关的碳储蓄量。

The demonstration facility is anticipated to recover 85-95% of carbon dioxide from the biogas engine’s exhaust and net reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

“We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this innovative carbon capture and conversion system with our long-term valued customer Severn Trent,” said Alex Marshall, Group Director - Clarke Energy. "Biogas engines provide renewable electricity and heat at sites across the world. With the addition of a carbon capture system, we achieve the net effect of reducing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere which is important for our children’s future.”

“Kohler has been an energy resilience leader for more than 100 years,” said Brian Melka, President –Kohler Power Group. “As we forge a cleaner, more sustainable future in distributed energy solutions and power resiliency, we continue to push the boundaries on technology. We are proud to have our Clarke Energy team, a leader in renewable power generation, as part of a consortium that is innovating solutions within the water and energy space.”

The second Water Breakthrough Challenge is part of a series of innovation competitions made possible by Ofwat’s £200m Water Innovation Fund. It is delivered by Nesta Challenges, Arup and Isle Utilities. The fund helps stimulate new innovations, enabling the water sector to better meet the evolving needs of customers, society and the environment.

关于克拉克能量

Clarke Energy, a KOHLER Company, is a leader in the engineering, design, installation and long-term maintenance of gas engine-based power plants. The company is an authorised distributor for INNIO Jenbacher gas engines in 28 countries. Clarke Energy employs over 1,200 staff and has over 7.4 GW of Jenbacher gas engines installed globally, 1.4GW of which is from biogas, a renewable fuel.

关于科勒力量

A global force in power solutions since 1920, Kohler manufactures engines and complete power systems, including generators (portable, marine, residential, commercial and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world. The business is committed to reliable, leading edge power-generation products, clean energy solutions, as well as comprehensive after-sale support. For more details, please visitkohlerpower.com