Aikan systems offer higher flexibility than any other solution on the market. The solution offered is flexible with regard to feed-stock, treatment regimes and capacity which reduces market risks significantly.

Feedstock flexibility

An Aikan plant process any kind of organic waste, see a detailed list of feedstock options for an Aikan system.

Treatment regime flexibility

The digestion stage (hydrolysis and methanation) can be opted out or shortened. This is relevant if a waste fraction holds low gas potential or if waste amounts vary, calling for temporarily faster treatment time. In seasonal peak periods, an Aikan system can be used for composting only, which increases capacity by at least 50 percent.

The Aikan 3-step process can be run as it best fits current supply and demand:

• Ordinary total processing time is 5-7 weeks.
• Prolonged total processing time is 6-9 weeks (result: more biogas).
  
  

Capacity flexibility

An Aikan plant with 10 modules can process an annual waste stream of 15,000-18.000  tonnes or more, depending on process regime. Additional capacity can be added incrementally. New modules for 5,000, 10,000, 25,000 tonnes per year and more can be established in six months.