Pictured from left to right: Oshik Efrati, Co-Founder and CEO of HomeBiogas, Erez Zidon, IMOD Deputy Director General and Director of the Logistics and Assets Department, and Brig. Gen. Pini Ben Moyal, Head of the Logistics Division in the IDF Technological and Logistics Directorate.
The Israel Ministry of Defense and the IDF are working together with Israeli greentech startup HomeBiogas on a new initiative to transform organic waste on IDF bases into energy. A ceremony marking the program was held at the first IDF base to take part in it, Glilot, in central Israel where what was described as a groundbreaking system that breaks down kitchen waste and converts it into biogas, a form of renewable energy produced from organic waste, was installed.
HomeBiogas said that the system’s cutting-edge technology enables the recycling of up to 500 kg (1,100 lbs.) of organic waste daily, producing renewable energy in the form of biogas, which will be used to heat water for the base’s needs.
Israel is at the forefront of the development of alternative energies and new green technologies. For example, Ormat Technologies, Inc., an Israeli geothermal energy company providing alternative energy solutions, is already building plants outside of Israel. And many Israeli firms are making breakthroughs in solar energy production.
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Now think about a time in the near future where you won’t need to take out the garbage anymore. Instead, every household will have a device that turns organic waste into energy that could be used for cooking, among other things. His will not only save people money, it will also reduce greenhouse emissions since organic waste adds to this. It will also save on much of the energy and costs of trash removal.
Founded in 2012, HomeBiogas is developing a simple to use biogas systems, enabling people and businesses around the globe to turn their own organic waste into self-made clean energy, on-site. HomeBiogas is serving thousands of households, farmers, businesses, underserved communities, and those seeking a more sustainable way of living with over 10,000 biogas systems in over 100 countries around the world. The company’s prefabricated, fully off-grid, patent-based systems offer modular options to suit each customer‘s needs, “empowering them to live a healthier, more efficient, self-resilient and sustainable life.”
The IDF spends approximately $22 million yearly on the disposal of waste, with the majority ending up in landfills. The system created by “HomeBiogas” prevents waste landfilling, while reducing the overall carbon footprint and producing renewable energy in the form of biogas. This marks a significant step taken by the Israeli defense establishment in minimizing environmental impact while promoting sustainability and economic savings.
The establishment and implementation of this facility, said the IDF, are part of the cooperative efforts between the Ministry of Defense, the IDF, the Israeli Authority for Innovation, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection to introduce environmental innovations within Israel’s defense establishment.
As part of the Ministry of Defense’s energy and economic efficiency program for IDF bases, the facility will undergo a trial period of one year at the Glilot base to assess its suitability for the IDF’s requirements.
Following successful trials, the Ministry of Defense and the IDF plan to issue a tender in the coming months for the purchase of several kitchen waste recycling facilities to be deployed at other bases across the country.
Deputy Director General and Director of the Logistics and Assets Department, Erez Zidon: “I would like to express my gratitude to our colleagues at the Israeli Innovation Authority and Ministry of Environmental Protection for supporting environmental innovation in the Israeli defense establishment. The demonstration facility at the Glilot IDF base is part of broader efforts by the Israel Defense Forces to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions from its activities.”
Oshik Efrati, Co-Founder and CEO of HomeBiogas: “We see this important collaboration as a significant milestone in our company’s journey towards expanding its business activity. This project represents another crucial step in fulfilling HomeBiogas’ vision of offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for generating renewable energy while simultaneously reducing environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the transportation and disposal of organic waste.”
