Biomass Plant
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The biomass power station positioned next to the geothermal one, is absolutely key to making up the shortfall in electricity if the renewable resources aren't working at their maximum capacity and demand rises.
In fact, the main function of the biomass plant is to serve as backup to the other resources, because unlike the others it isn't zero-emission, though it is carbon neutral. Also, unlike the other energy generation methods, it sources its fuel from outside the complex, meaning trucks are required to enter through the back of the complex in order to maintain the supply of biomass. |
It's important to us that the biomass we use comes from sustainable sources. In this way the power plant can continue to operate sustainably despite sourcing this offsite. Generally the biomass plant does not run at maximum capacity due to its function as a back up resource. It is also far quicker to start up and shut down than a coal fired power plant, meaning that there is less electricity wasted when supply outweighs demand and the biomass plant can be shut off. If in the future the "capacitor room" concept came into being, then this would also help store energy from the biomass plant.
The biomass has a central control centre within the building and it's closely connected to the neighbouring geothermal plant and the business centre, meaning that it's easy to monitor the output of the plant and tweak it accordingly depending on the output of the other sources. Also, because the cooling towers are placed on the corner furthest from the sea the inland breezes won't blow the steam from them across the rest of the complex, keeping the air clear.
The biomass has a central control centre within the building and it's closely connected to the neighbouring geothermal plant and the business centre, meaning that it's easy to monitor the output of the plant and tweak it accordingly depending on the output of the other sources. Also, because the cooling towers are placed on the corner furthest from the sea the inland breezes won't blow the steam from them across the rest of the complex, keeping the air clear.