The German Biogas Association (Fachverband Biogas e.V.) represents the biogas industry in the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) e.V. Fachverband Biogas e.V. is Europe’s largest advocacy organization for the biogas sector and counts more than 4,700 members, including operators, manufacturers and planners of biogas plants as well as representatives from science and industry.
The German Biogas Association brings together operators, manufacturers and planners of biogas plants as well as representatives from science and research, and interested parties from all over Germany. Since it was founded in 1992, the Association, with over 4,700 members, has become Europe’s strongest organization in the area of biogas. With intensive political advocacy at federal and state levels, the Association campaigns for the increased use of biogas technology. Moreover, we support the exchange of information and experience in the sector.
The goals of the German Biogas Association include:
In addition to representing interests, important tasks of the German Biogas Association include improving framework conditions for the use of biogas based on local circumstances, being an active part in the development of technical standards for the construction and operation of biogas plants, and transferring knowledge by offering training measures.
The German Biogas Association (GBA) offers international services to promote biogas technology in international markets. Among these services are: