The company provides a fiber‑optic CO₂ sensor that can be immersed directly in anaerobic digesters to measure substrate degradation and temperature every 30 minutes. Data are streamed to a cloud‑based analytics platform that converts CO₂ trends into substrate‑methane balance metrics and issues real‑time alerts for feed‑rate adjustments. The solution integrates via web UI, API or MQTT and is sold as hardware with a subscription‑based analytics service.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Biogas fermenters lack continuous, in‑situ measurement of the biochemical state, making it difficult to detect when substrate degradation outpaces methanogenesis. Without real‑time data, operators cannot prevent biological overload, resulting in reduced methane yield, poorer gas quality, and unstable process operation.
Solution
The company offers a patented optical sensor that measures CO₂ concentration directly in the digester substrate using fiber‑optic spectroscopy. Measurements are taken every 30 minutes and streamed to a cloud‑based analytics platform that evaluates the balance between early‑stage substrate breakdown and methane formation. The platform generates automated alerts when CO₂ levels indicate a shift toward overload, enabling operators to adjust feed rates, manage peak electricity prices, and exploit low‑load periods without compromising microbial health. Integrated temperature sensing provides a complete view of key biological parameters, while the system can be retrofitted to existing plant infrastructure with minimal disruption. Data are stored securely and accessible via web dashboards or API endpoints for process control integration, supporting continuous optimization of methane production and reducing the need for costly gas‑storage upgrades.
Target Audience
Primary customers are biogas plant operators and process engineers responsible for anaerobic digestion facilities, as well as renewable‑energy firms that manage multiple digesters and require centralized process monitoring.
Features
- Fiber‑optic CO₂ sensor head designed for direct immersion in anaerobic substrate, delivering high‑precision absorption measurements without chemical reagents
- Half‑hourly sampling cadence with on‑board temperature sensor for combined CO₂‑temperature profiling
- Cloud‑native analytics engine that applies calibrated kinetic models to translate CO₂ trends into substrate‑methane balance metrics
- Real‑time alerting and threshold management delivered via web UI, SMS, or MQTT for seamless integration with SCADA systems
- Plug‑and‑play installation kit compatible with standard digester piping and control hardware, requiring no plant shutdown
- Long‑life optical head (multi‑year operation) with quick‑swap module for minimal maintenance downtime
- Secure data pipeline (TLS encryption, role‑based access) and RESTful API for third‑party monitoring or ERP integration
- Optional service packages offering remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and performance consulting