Ag-Grid Energy utilizes anaerobic digestion technology to convert cow manure and food waste into electricity and renewable natural gas, while producing nutrient-rich byproducts for organic fertilizer. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions and diverts food waste from landfills, providing cost savings and profit-sharing opportunities for family-owned dairy farms.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Dairy farms and food waste producers face increasing pressure to manage manure and organic waste sustainably. Traditional disposal methods like landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and can lead to environmental pollution. Additionally, farms can incur significant costs associated with waste management and energy consumption.
Solution
Ag-Grid Energy provides anaerobic digestion (AD) systems that convert agricultural waste and food byproducts into renewable energy and valuable co-products. The AD process transforms manure and food waste into biogas, which can be used to generate electricity via combined heat and power (CHP) systems or upgraded to renewable natural gas (RNG) for pipeline injection or vehicle fuel. The resulting digestate is a nutrient-rich byproduct suitable for use as organic fertilizer, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Ag-Grid Energy partners with farmers to implement these systems, offering cost savings, profit-sharing opportunities, and a sustainable waste management solution.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes family-owned dairy farms seeking sustainable manure management solutions and food waste producers looking to reduce landfill waste and generate renewable energy.
Features
- Anaerobic digesters that process cow manure and various types of food waste
- Biogas production for electricity generation via CHP or upgrading to RNG
- Nutrient-rich digestate byproduct suitable for organic fertilizer
- Sand separation systems for dairy farms that use sand bedding
- Remote monitoring and control systems for digester performance optimization
- Partnerships with dairy farms and food waste producers for project development and operation
- Project financing and grant support to facilitate system implementation