The BioUrja is an on-site system for food production facilities that converts biodegradable waste into clean biogas.
The BioUrja is a decentralized organic waste disposal and biogas production system. It can be installed in smaller spaces than conventional biogas systems, with units that have a capacity as low 100 kg per day. The waste conversion happens via an anaerobic digestion process that utilizes water already contained within the biomass, thus eliminating the need for additional water. The biogas can power stoves for cooking and the by-product can be used as fertilizer. The system provides 1.5 to 2 times greater biogas generation efficiency compared to conventional systems, with a payback period of two to three years, according to the company.
By addressing space and water constraints, as well as the need for hygiene and odor control, the system is aimed at small-to-mid-sized commercial establishments such as restaurants. In order to ensure that the system is functional at all times, it has a remote monitoring system that constantly tracks operational parameters.
Why you should care
Increased urbanization and population growth make sustainable waste management and energy production increasingly important. BioUrja addresses these challenges by offering reliable and decentralized waste processing that can create clean energy and fertilizer.
How the Global Goals are addressed
Affordable and Clean Energy
Biogas produced from anaerobic digestion of organic matter provides clean energy, with a payback time of two to three years, according to the company.
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
This decentralized solution for food sector establishments improves resource-use efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions from burning natural gas.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Converting waste food into fertilizer as well as biogas maximizes the use of primary resources and reduces the consumption of fossil-fuels, yielding positive impacts.
Climate Action
This innovation could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 44 million metric tons if adopted market-wide, according to WWF.
GPS Renewables
GPS Renewables Pvt is a waste-to-energy technology firm based out of Bangalore, India.
Global Goals addressed
