This startup utilizes anaerobic digestion to convert waste and inedible biomass into renewable energy, promoting sustainable food and energy production. By providing clients with enhanced growth mediums for their farms, the company addresses the challenges of waste management and energy sustainability in agriculture.
Funding
$5.1M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Agricultural operations face challenges in managing organic waste and inedible biomass, leading to environmental concerns and lost potential for renewable energy production. Traditional waste disposal methods can be costly and unsustainable, while the energy demands of farming often rely on fossil fuels.
Solution
Urbenex BioEnergy provides pre-packaged, portable anaerobic digesters that convert agricultural waste into renewable natural gas, electricity, heat, fibers, and liquids. Their on-farm biogas plants offer a waste-to-energy solution, capturing methane and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The anaerobic digestion process utilizes bacteria to ferment organic matter in an oxygen-free environment, creating biogas and digestate. Urbenex places these digesters on farms at no cost to the farmer, offering a quick installation process with minimal disruption to operations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural operations seeking sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy sources.
Features
- Scalable and portable anaerobic digester technology
- Production of renewable natural gas, electricity, heat, fibers, and liquids
- Methane capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Rapid installation (5-6 months) with minimal disruption to farm operations
- Remote monitoring and control system for digester performance