FAQs

Q. How much energy does this machine make?

A. Energy output for the CR-2 is approximately 64kw in the form of syngas. This then can be converted to electrical energy via a small steam turbine or engine-generator at additional cost.Exact energy return is dependent on on density of biomass, moisture content, etc.
Q. How much char does the machine make?

A. Approximately 40kg per hour of dry base char, which is then inoculated and embedded. Depending on exactly how you treat your char, this process approximately double your weight to 80 kg pr/hour.
Q. How do you know this?

A. Energy and Biomass test run on the first CR-2 machine currently operating in Australia.
Q. Do you have performance data and machine specifications?

A. Yes, Please inquire for more info.
Q. How much does the machine cost?

A. Approximately 300K dollars, cost may vary by location and final energy creation type requirements.
Q. How long does it take to get a return on investment from machine?

ROI depends on several factors. How much you can sell your megawatt hour for on the grid, or biodiesel for in the location you want the machine to operate, or where you can locate and sell biodiesel, how much you can sell your biochar for.
ROI can also be accelerated if byproducts can be used to replace existing internal commodity needs at cost, such as heat and electricity.
Currently we project a 3-4 year ROI on the machine without the use of government incentives or grant programs.
For individual assessment of your particular region the Genesis Team will help you create your own economic model for ROI.
Q. What form of energy does it produce?

A. The CR-2 machine produces syngas that can be used to provide heat, steam, or electricity with generator. To make all types of fuels such as F-T diesel, ethanol, methanol, gasoline, and/or DME a secondary unit is required to convert the syngas. At the present time we use syngas to produces straight to the grid electricity.
Q. Does it cost me any more to hook up to the grid to make and sell electricity?

A. Yes. For the purposes of all around easy use, the hydrogen production model will be deployed later, our first machine for sale makes a clean, syngass suitable for electrical production via combustion generators. Depending on your location and utilization of a new or used standard generator you will need to factor in appropriate costs.
Q. How many people does it take to operate the Machine?

A. Three. Two feeders and one operator
Q. Who will service our machine, especially if we are not near a local facility?

A. We willl have online monitoring of machines for service purposes and will be able to FedEx any parts anywhere in the world overnight. In addition we will supply expert engineering and technical operating, repairing operations remotely or work with you on site to ensure minimum downtime experiences.
Q. How long will it take to deliver a working machine?

A. Approximately 8 months until it arrives at your door and is up and operational. We construct, test and operate, then break it down and ship it to you, in order to insure proper operation of each machine.
Q. Who will help me tailor my specific biochar for my crops or soil type?

A. Our eGen research team will help you to modify your char to create customized, microbiologically inoculated, nutrient embedded, Ecoss.
Q. Do you have a detailed purchase agreement that I can review.

A. Yes. Please complete the short questionnaire in the upper right corner and someone will call you within 48 hours.

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Contacts

Genesis Industries

212 Yacht Club Way A-12

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Phone: 310.642.5291

Fax: 310.697.3032

John Gelwicks

E-mail: John.Gelwicks@eGenIndustries.com

Brice Liesveld

E-mail: Brice.Liesveld@eGenIndustries.com


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