Model of the Dockside Green residential development with Nexterra's gasification system (circled).
Dockside Green
Gasification System Customer: Dockside Green Power Energy LLP Location: Victoria BC on the Upper Harbour Facility Type: Residential Development Application: Residential/Commercial heating and hot water Nexterra Scope of Work: Turnkey gasification system
First Greenhouse Gas Neutral Community from an energy perspective
Renewable fuel source
Long term fuel cost savings
Process
One gasifier converts biomass to combustible syngas.
Syngas is burned in the oxidizer.
The hot flue gas is directed through a hot water boiler.
The hot water is then distributed to all buildings in the development.
ESP cleans flue gas before releasing it out the stack.
Partners
Vancity
Corix Utilities
Terasen Energy Services
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Nexterra's gasification system is housed in an architecturally designed building that fits right into the urban neighborhood.
“Nexterra's gasification system is perfect for an urban environment. It is a proven, simple, ultra-clean technology that sets a new standard for converting biomass into useful heat energy. The entire system is housed in a small, aesthetically pleasing building that fits in with the local surroundings.”
- Joe Van Belleghem, formerly with Windmill Developments,
co-developer of Dockside Green along with Vancity Capital
Model of the Dockside Green residential development with Nexterra's gasification system (circled).
