Description of the excursion:
Based on various stations on a nature trail and in dialogue with experts, the pupils deal with various aspects of energy production from biomass. The biochemical processes, the technical realisation in the fermenters and the effects of energy policy are discussed.

Subject: Chemistry/Biology, Year 10/11

Link to the core curriculum: energy sources, energy utilisation, fossil and renewable energy, biofuels, material and energy conversion

Location of the biogas plant: 26169 Friesoythe, Heinfelder Straße 18 (approx. 14 km north of Friesoythe, close to Edewecht)

Duration: 2 hours

Special features: The excursion takes place mainly outside, so please bring weatherproof clothing.

Maximum group size: Class size

Company: biogas-weser-ems GmbH & Co. KG

Registration: via the excursion form

Weblink: www.biogas-weser-ems.de