MOFarm installs plug‑and‑play metal‑organic framework capture units in existing dairy barns to adsorb low‑concentration methane from cow respiration and digestion. The collected methane is converted on‑site into renewable natural gas, which is sold into the gas market and a share of the revenue is paid to the farm, creating an additional income stream while lowering emissions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Dairy farms emit low‑concentration methane from cow respiration and digestion, which is typically vented to the atmosphere, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and representing an untapped source of energy.
Solution
MOFarm retrofits existing dairy barns with metal‑organic framework (MOF) capture units that selectively adsorb methane from the barn air without altering farm operations. The captured methane is processed into renewable natural gas (RNG) and sold as clean energy. Revenue from RNG sales is shared with the farm, providing an additional income stream while reducing the farm’s carbon footprint.
Target Audience
Primary customers are dairy farm operators seeking to monetize methane emissions and reduce environmental impact, as well as renewable energy aggregators interested in sourcing RNG from agricultural sources.
Features
- MOF-based gas sorbent material with ultra‑high surface area that captures methane at parts‑per‑million concentrations
- Plug‑and‑play retrofit system that integrates into existing barns with no changes to animal handling or daily routines
- Fully managed installation, operation, and maintenance by MOFarm, eliminating farmer labor requirements
- On‑site methane collection and conversion to renewable natural gas for sale into existing natural gas markets
- Revenue‑sharing model that distributes a portion of RNG sales proceeds directly to participating farmers