THE NEW BIOGAS SYSTEMS mtu SERIES 4000
Biogas is an effective, efficient fuel option for a sustainable future. Agricultural farms, sewage and wastewater treatment plants, as well as landfills are already benefiting from its use and potential as a revenue stream. All of our generator sets combine the highest performance with the lowest emissions in the 760 kWe - 2,540 kWe power range.
From biomass to megawatts — generating a sustainable source of income with agricultural waste
The energy transition is already beginning around the globe and across all markets. It brings with it many challenges, but also numerous opportunities for positive change. One very promising fuel for generating clean, economical and sustainable electricity and heat is biogas. Simple to produce through the fermentation of organic matter, it is truly a reliable fuel for the future.
Biogas has three major advantages: It can be stored, it is very economical to produce, and it is very eco-friendly. Our new generation of mtu gas gensets allows for cost-saving, sustainable and efficient operation using biogas. Continuously updated and further developed for over 25 years, the mtu Series 4000 optimizes the use of biogas both for primary power supply and to balance energy peaks. And best of all: It also creates the potential for a new revenue stream through waste-to-energy applications.
Multiple applications
The Series 4000 biogas gensets are ideal for a variety of applications.
Livestock Operations
With mtu biogas combined heat and power (CHP) systems, confined livestock operations can put organic material to efficient use. Our proven CHP systems provide renewable energy with lower emissions and reduced lifecycle costs.
Sewage / Waste water treatment plants
The use of combined heat and power plants in wastewater treatment is an economical and environmentally friendly solution for generating electricity and heat from sewage gas. Like landfill gas, sewage gas is an extremely productive fuel that is free and readily available.
Farming and Agriculture
Yet another source of renewable energy – sugar industry waste – can also be used to produce biogas. As a substitute for fossil fuels, biogas can generate electricity and heat, thereby offering a double benefit for plant owners.
Waste-to-energy operators
Landfill gas is a mix of methane and carbon dioxide. Instead of being emitted into the atmosphere as a harmful greenhouse gas for the environment, it can be collected directly at the landfill and used to produce renewable energy.
Ecosystem
We support the entire ecosystem in biogas power generation. Click on a topic to learn more about our biogas solutions.
Our solution for your biogas challenges:
mtu Series 4000 L64FB biogas system
The modular design of mtu Series 4000 biogas systems and the individual scope of supply enable us to offer customized solutions ranging from single gensets to combined heat and power plants and microgrids.
mtu Series 4000 highlights
mtu Series 4000 at a glance
mtu 8V4000
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power output: 760 kWe / 776 kWe
Power input: 2,348 kW / 2348 kW
Electrical efficiency: 43,1% / 42,5%
mtu 12V4000
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power output: 1521 kWe / 1507 kWe
Power input: 3446 kW / 3446 kW (11824 kBTU/hr)
Electrical efficiency: 44.1% / 43.7%
mtu 16V4000
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power output: 2032 kWe / 2015 kWe
Power input: 4675 kW / 4675 kW
Electrical efficiency: 43.5% / 43.1%
mtu 20V4000 GS
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power output: 2540 kWe / 2520 kWe
Power input: 5913 kW / 5913 kW
Electrical efficiency: 43.1% / 42.6%
Our way to more sustainability: expansion of the mtu Series 4000 L64 from natural gas to biogas and hydrogen
Automation & controls for energy plants
Growing power demand, greater market flexibility, decentralization and rising renewable energy use – all factors that are changing the way power plants are configured and operated. The mtu EnergetIQ Manager effectively addresses these growing challenges by seamlessly integrating diverse power plant assets and by automatically controlling the power generation, storage and demand. The optimized operation allows for better planning and greater efficiency while reducing costs, fuel and emissions.
mtu EnergetIQ
The mtu EnergetIQ Manager seamlessly integrates diverse power plant assets and automates the control of power generation, storage and demand to enhance the performance of power plants. When combined with the mtu Asset Controller, it allows you to effortlessly monitor and control the functional level of your mtu solutions.
Biogas - Sustainable fuel and reliable source of income
The energy transition brings with it many challenges, but also
numerous opportunities for positive change. One very promising fuel for
generating clean, economical and sustainable electricity and heat is
biogas.