NORI POWER is developing technology to convert sargassum, the invasive seaweed that clogs coastlines, into valuable products such as biofuels, fertilizers, or other sustainable materials. The initiative aims to address environmental impacts of sargassum blooms while creating a new revenue stream from the harvested biomass.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sargassum blooms create massive accumulations of brown seaweed along coastlines, leading to ecological disruption, tourism loss, and costly cleanup efforts for coastal municipalities.
Solution
Nori Power develops a dedicated conversion platform that harvests sargassum and transforms it into marketable products and renewable energy. The company employs mechanized collection methods suited to coastal environments, followed by processing technologies that extract fibers, oils, and bio‑char from the biomass. These outputs can be used for bioplastics, animal feed, and solid‑fuel generation, creating economic value while reducing the environmental footprint of seaweed waste. By integrating the supply chain from sea to product, Nori Power enables coastal communities to turn a nuisance into a resource.
Target Audience
Primary customers are coastal municipalities, waste‑management contractors, and renewable‑energy or bioproduct manufacturers seeking sustainable feedstock sourced locally.
Features
- Specialized marine harvesting equipment designed for efficient sargassum collection in shallow waters
- Low‑temperature pyrolysis and oil extraction processes that maximize yield of bio‑fuel and bioproducts
- Fiber separation technology for producing biodegradable material suitable for packaging and textiles
- Production of nutrient‑rich animal feed from residual biomass
- Modular processing units that can be deployed near affected coastlines to minimize transport costs