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Energy Generation- How it Works
- Case Studies & Testimonials
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- Taylor Lumber Co. Ltd.
- Ouje Bougoumou Village
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- Campbellton Hospital
District Heating - Ouje Bougoumou Village (Ouje Bougoumou, QC)
Ouje Bougoumou is a village located in Northern Quebec with a world-renowned district heating system. The native community, built during the 1990's, decided to use the concept of shared heating for the entire village. All heat consumers, from individual houses to public facilities such as offices, schools, medical clinic, etc. are connected to the central heating plant through underground hot water pipes.
When first constructed in 1992, the central heating system was equipped with a 1 MW KMW bioenergy system. An additional 1 MW oil fired boiler was installed for use during peak demand and as back up. As the village grew, another oil-fired boiler was added. In the fall of 1998 a second bioenergy system was installed and commissioned in January 1999. The newer system has a 1.7 MW heat capacity. The two bioenergy systems work together to provide enough heat for the entire village, even during peak periods. The sawdust is purchased from a local sawmill and transported using trucks owned by the village.
The two bioenergy systems have allowed the village more operating flexibility. During the summer time when the demand for heat is naturally lower, the smaller system will carry the load and during winter the two systems operate together. At peak demand the two systems consume approximately 25 tons of wood residue per day.
The forward thinking community of Ouje Bougoumou, has not only enjoyed the economic return on their investment in bioenergy but the substantial environmental benefits, not to mention a significant boost in employment, skills training, and pride in the community from producing their own energy.