Poultry Litter
While poultry production is the state's largest agricultural industry, a bi-product of poultry production, the chickens' manure, may be a valuable source of energy.
MTA-SBI is working with several groups to explore how poultry litter can effectively be used to produce energy. In addition to the possible environmental benefits, these systems may provide value to Mississippi poultry growers and help reduce their reliance on other energy sources.
STUDIES & PRESENTATIONS
"Biorefinery Approach to a Poultry Anaerobic Digester"
By: Sumesh Arora
"Pre-feasibility Study for 40-50 MW Poultry Litter Fueled Power Generation Facility"
By: McCallum Sweeny Consulting
"Poultry Litter to Energy"
By: Bert Bock
“Economic and Technical Feasibility of Energy Production from Poultry Litter and Nutrient Filter Biomass on the Lower Delmarva Peninsula"
GRANTS
Biorefinery Approach to Anaerobic Conversion of Poultry Litter for Power Generation and Other Value Added Products
Grant No.: DE-PS26-04NT42068-10
The goal of this project was to take a biorefinery approach for installing the first methane generation and capture system at a broiler chicken farm in the country. Construction of this project was funded via a $500,000 grant through the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Board, which is a state legislative body designed to promote new developments in agriculture. However, since this is the first time thata methane gas capture system was installed at a broiler operation,s ignificant education and outreach efforts were required to disseminate information about the benefits of this system. The Mississippi Development Authority – Energy Division, along with its collaborative partners from the commercial sector, state government, non-profit organizations, and academia proposed to utilize United States Department of Energy (DOE) funds for conducting outreach and educational workshops involving farmers, bankers, electrical utilities and other entities interested in renewable energy. The project duration was for one year.
Southern Bio-Products Conference
March 22-23, 2005Holiday Inn-Jackson North
Jackson, Mississippi
The 2005 Southern Bioproducts Conference was held at the Holiday Inn-Jackson North in Jackson, Mississippi from March 22 – 23, 2005. It was one of the most successful events hosted by the Mississippi Biomass Council and numerous other sponsors. The conference was attended by over 130 individuals that included university researchers, private industry personnel, state and federal representatives, and students. A total of 40 presentations were given at the conference, with speakers coming from 12 states, Washington D.C., and Canada. The conference was sponsored by the Mississippi Biomass Council, Alcorn State University Small Farm Development Center, Mississippi State University Industrial Outreach Service, United States Department of Energy, Mississippi Farm Bureau, Weyerhaeuser, Electric Power Association of Mississippi, Mississippi Development Authority – Energy Division and the Mississippi Technology Alliance. Conference advertisers included Argus Analytical, Inc., Mississippi Technology Alliance, and Synterprise Global Consulting.
Agenda and Abstracts
Anaerobic Digestion Roundtable
May 26, 2005Mississippi Farm Bureau
Jackson, Mississippi
This event focused on methods for converting animal waste from dairy, swineand poultry farms into electric and heat energy as well as additional value added products such as liquid fertilizers. Mississippi has atremendous potential to generate renewable energy from various forms of agricultural waste and anaerobic digestion is one of the ways this can be accomplished with a high degree of success. Experts in the field of anaerobic digestion and related technologies such as engine generators and fuel cells were present to educate a wide cross section of individuals from around the state.
For more information, click here for list of Participants and the Agenda and Bios.
Mississippi-Louisiana Joint Meeting Utilities Workshop
March 1-2, 2006Mississippi Electric Power Association
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Invited individuals to this event included those from power utilities includingTVA, and the local electrical power associations. This event focused on issues of renewable energy generation and adoption of "green energyprograms" in Mississippi.
List of Participants
Brinson Farm Open House
June 15, 2005Brinson Farms
Jefferson-Davis County, Mississippi
An open house was held on Brinson Farm to educate various stake holders about the poultry litter digester. The event was attended by almost forty individuals. Poster and overhead presentations were made at the Demonstration and Education center that has been constructed on the farm for holding such events.
List of participants