PROJECTS


Scenic View Dairy - Fennville I

Location: Fennville, MI

Operation Description:
Dairy Farm
2000 dairy, 1150 heifers

Project Status: Completed 2006

Project Description: Anaerobic Digestion & Electricity Generation

  • This project was the first complete-mix anaerobic digester in Michigan.
  • The initiative incorporated a two-tank AD system (tanks 80' diameter), two 350 kW gensets and equipment for downstream processeing of separated digestate liquid.
  • A heat exchanger collects waste heat from the generators for heating the AD tanks.
  • Utilizing research and support provided by Phase 3, the project owner implemented the first commercial co-feeding of by-products of ethanol production to increase the biogas productivity from dairy manure.
  • The renewable energy production provides on-site electrical power as well as
    excess power for sale to the local utility grid.
  • The site has successfully completed the transition from sand to biofiber bedding.
  • Partial funding for this project was provided by a USDA grant award.

Services Phase 3 Renewables provided for this project:

  • Consulting and Feasibility Modeling
  • Funding Support
  • Site Integration Engineering
  • Project Management Services
  • Off-farm Revenue Sales Support (Energy Sales Agreements, Emission Trading)