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Biothermal energy is a renewable energy source that seeks to generate electricity from the composting of organic materials. These types of biothermal energy products fall under the general umbrella of renewable energy sources. However, whereas some renewable energy sources such as wind and solar have a virtually unlimited natural supply, biothermal energy sources require finite inputs such as organic material. This had led to challenges in producing biothermal energy at a large scale since it can be difficult to source and process the organic materials in a manner efficient enough to make them cost-competitive compared to alternative energy sources.
❐ Biothermal energy is a renewable energy source produced through the use of decomposing organic matter.
❐ It’s an approach to renewable energy production that is still in the early stages of development, relative to other energy sources.
❐ Biothermal energy has been less successful than solar energy partly because of the increased difficulty of producing large-scale electricity in an efficient manner.
❐ Biofuels have been generated based on plant and animal materials, including ethanol and “green diesel” products.
Biothermal energy was first developed and popularized by the French farmer and inventor, Jean Pain. In the 1970s, Pain demonstrated that he could generate sufficient electricity from his farm’s compost to power all of his household heating, hot water, and electricity needs. Pain’s method consisted of accumulating 10-foot-high mounds of compostable material and using a network of tubes to capture the natural heat and gases emitted by the organic material while it naturally decomposed. These natural fuels could then be burned in order to supply the needed electricity.
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