Energy generation in a rural setting.
In the calm forest of the Ardennes, near the town of Tenneville, the IDELUX-AIVE site stands as a key example of circular and local resource management. Organic waste collected in the region is converted into biomethane, electricity, and compost. Each year, the facility produces 4,700,000 Nm³ of biogas, equivalent to around 7,000 liters of fuel oil per day.
This biogas is mainly used to generate energy, resulting in approximately 9,750,000 kWh of electricity per year and 10,000,000 kWh of heat. The electricity is exported to the grid, contributing to the local renewable energy supply. The heat produced is used on site for a sludge-drying process serving the nearby wastewater treatment plant, increasing the calorific value of the sludge before it is incinerated and thus improving overall energy efficiency.
Operating with a zero excess wastewater policy, the IDELUX-AIVE site minimizes environmental impact while turning local organic waste into valuable energy and materials, seamlessly integrating sustainable technology within its natural forest setting.
