Michael Köttner
Intenational Biogas and Bioenergy Center of Competence IBBK, Germany
Biography
Michael Köttner with a Master’s Degree as an Agricultural Biologist and as a Trained Farmer is professionally involved in biogas and bioenergy technology for more than 25 years. His portfolio ranges from professional services as a Scientist and Farmer in USA and South Africa, adult education, to being a founding Member and CEO (1992 – 2000) in Europe’s biggest biogas association, the German Biogas Association with almost 5000 members today. Since 2000 he is a Consultant, Senior Expert, as well as Managing Director of the International Biogas and Bioenergy Center of Competence (IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas GmbH) and Vice-President of the German Biogas and Bioenergy Society, GERBIO/FnBB e.V. His work focuses on consulting and training in the field of industrial and small scale decentralized biogas technology with manure, plant oil for energy production, wood gas (gasification, pyrolysis) and ecological sanitation in a regional, national and international context.
Abstract
Abstract : Grass and cattle manure digestion – a viable feedstock alternative