During the summer of 2023, I had the opportunity to explore different fields of engineering. One of the locations I visited was a biomass power plant in the south of Thailand, where I observed large piles of fly ash being stored as waste. Upon inquiring about its use, I learned that it was considered waste and that there was an abundant amount since this wasn’t the only biomass power plant in the world. Since then, I have researched how fly ash could be utilized instead of being discarded. In a world facing increasing environmental challenges, this project attempts to find a solution that merges engineering ingenuity with sustainable agricultural practices. By repurposing ash, a byproduct of various industrial processes, we are not only addressing waste management but also harnessing its nutrient-rich properties to enhance soil fertility.
