Anaerobic digestionThe use of the cactus leaves to fuel biogas systems
Country: Mexico
Original language: Spanish
Nopal (edible cactus leaves) are widely used in Mexican cooking, accompanied by eggs, meat or taco. According to estimations by Reuters, around 10,000 farmers grow nopal in Mexico, with an annual turnover of approximately 150 million Euros. The waste from this production can be used to fuel biogas systems, with a very high yield ...
Nopal (edible cactus leaves) are widely used in Mexican cooking, accompanied by eggs, meat or taco. According to estimations by Reuters, around 10,000 farmers grow nopal in Mexico, with an annual turnover of approximately 150 million Euros. The waste from this production can be used to fuel biogas systems, with a very high yield, comparable to that of European maize.