Advanced Alternative Energy Corp. designs and manufactures combustion systems and renewable furnaces that convert biomass, solid waste, and agricultural residues into heat and power, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste.
Advanced Alternative Energy Corp. (AAEC) develops combustion systems and furnace technology designed to utilize biomass, municipal solid waste, and various agricultural residues for heat and power generation. The company is known for its proprietary Sequential Grates Combustion System, which features an automatic batch-stoking process and gravity-fed fuel movement to convert solid fuels into ash. Their technology is engineered to enable co-firing of diverse fuel sources, including fossil fuels, household waste, and crop residues, while incorporating smoke recirculation and other pollution abatement methods to meet environmental standards.
By providing renewable heating and power solutions for farms, homes, and small commercial or industrial applications, AAEC aims to address economic and environmental challenges associated with waste management and reliance on conventional fossil fuels. The company offers standard-sized furnace units and custom-built industrial systems, positioning its technology as a means to reduce disposal costs and improve energy efficiency. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, and led by founder Les Blevins, the firm has sought to license its technology globally to support sustainable energy initiatives in both developed and developing regions.