TThe feasibility study focused on examining the technical and economic requirements of building an educational energy centre that demonstrates practical ways to use alternative sources, i.e., the biological waste generated within the Prague Zoo, to produce energy. Following assessment of various methods, a solution combining a biogas station with a composting facility and a biomass boiler was found to be the most suitable. The biogas station would be employed to make use of non-wood organic matter for energy purposes.

Energetically valuable biogas obtained from anaerobic fermentation would be transformed into electricity and heat using a cogeneration plant (20-40 kWe),
and the electricity and heat would then be used to meet the Zoo’s needs. Fermentation residues would be turned into fertilizing material in the composting facility.