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Problem
Vietnam faces pressing challenges from climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO2, and the widespread burning of agricultural and forestry residues, which harm the environment. Additionally, reliance on traditional fossil fuels like coal exacerbates these issues, while creating economic burdens from high fuel costs.
The Volumetric Continuous Biomass Gasification (VCBG) technology addresses the critical problem of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change by transforming agricultural and forestry residues into clean energy.
The Volumetric Continuous Biomass Gasification (VCBG) technology addresses the critical problem of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change by transforming agricultural and forestry residues into clean energy.
Solution
The Volumetric Continuous Biomass Gasification (VCBG) technology addresses climate and energy challenges by transforming biomass waste into clean energy. It works by burning organic-based materials, such as corn cobs, cassava stalks, and sawdust, under low-oxygen conditions. Biomass is fed into the VCBG unit, where it generates syngas in the reaction chamber. The syngas is then burned to produce heat for various applications.
This process replaces fossil fuels like coal, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, VCBG produces biochar, a byproduct that can sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and purify water.
Key features of VCBG include continuous feeding for uninterrupted operation, high heat efficiency, a negative-pressure reaction chamber to prevent toxic gas leaks, and minimal fuel handling requirements. These advantages make it an economical and sustainable solution, lowering fuel costs and supporting a stable energy supply.
Developed by the Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy (CCS), VCBG represents a practical and scalable approach to mitigating climate change, reducing waste, and advancing Vietnam's transition to a clean energy future.
This process replaces fossil fuels like coal, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, VCBG produces biochar, a byproduct that can sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and purify water.
Key features of VCBG include continuous feeding for uninterrupted operation, high heat efficiency, a negative-pressure reaction chamber to prevent toxic gas leaks, and minimal fuel handling requirements. These advantages make it an economical and sustainable solution, lowering fuel costs and supporting a stable energy supply.
Developed by the Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy (CCS), VCBG represents a practical and scalable approach to mitigating climate change, reducing waste, and advancing Vietnam's transition to a clean energy future.
Performance and impacts
Implementation:
- Over a decade of project implementation in Vietnam, focusing on VCBG technology.
- Transferred clean technologies and sustainable production models to 500+ MSMEs.
- Created numerous jobs and improved livelihoods through clean energy solutions.
- CCS's 2015 household biomass gasification model won the Sustainable Future Award, developed in collaboration with Delft Technical University.
- Recognized by the Vietnam Climate Innovation Center, supported by the World Bank, Australia, and the UK.
- Selected by the Start-up Denmark program to establish a company in Denmark based on VCBG technology.
- Featured in television programs by Vietnam Television (VTV) promoting sustainable energy solutions.
- Presented at Mekong Start-up 2022, gaining attention from government agencies and major enterprises.
Certifications and Patents:
- Patent for Biomass Gasification Method and Equipment.
- Performance evaluation of GASIO household stoves by CREEC, a UNBS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 recognized lab.
- Stove durability assessment by the Forestry University.
- Biochar analysis by Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
- Patents for volumetric continuous biomass gasification equipment used in green tea drying and household kitchens.
These achievements underscore CCS's role as a pioneer in sustainable energy, advancing innovative VCBG technology for environmental and economic benefits.
- Over a decade of project implementation in Vietnam, focusing on VCBG technology.
- Transferred clean technologies and sustainable production models to 500+ MSMEs.
- Created numerous jobs and improved livelihoods through clean energy solutions.
- CCS's 2015 household biomass gasification model won the Sustainable Future Award, developed in collaboration with Delft Technical University.
- Recognized by the Vietnam Climate Innovation Center, supported by the World Bank, Australia, and the UK.
- Selected by the Start-up Denmark program to establish a company in Denmark based on VCBG technology.
- Featured in television programs by Vietnam Television (VTV) promoting sustainable energy solutions.
- Presented at Mekong Start-up 2022, gaining attention from government agencies and major enterprises.
Certifications and Patents:
- Patent for Biomass Gasification Method and Equipment.
- Performance evaluation of GASIO household stoves by CREEC, a UNBS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 recognized lab.
- Stove durability assessment by the Forestry University.
- Biochar analysis by Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
- Patents for volumetric continuous biomass gasification equipment used in green tea drying and household kitchens.
These achievements underscore CCS's role as a pioneer in sustainable energy, advancing innovative VCBG technology for environmental and economic benefits.
Other data of interest
We aim to actively engage in CTCN Network activities in the coming year, focusing on promoting the application of VCBG technology to address climate change challenges. We look forward to collaborating with international partners to implement demonstration projects, build capacity, and share knowledge on this technology. By doing so, we hope to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to clean energy and climate action..