'Made in the UK' On-Farm Biochar Production Solution
Turning your wood into biochar suitable for agricultural application
Powered by Biochar Carbon Removal
Biochar carbon removal is a process that uses biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material produced by heating organic biomass (such as wood, agricultural residues, or manure) in a low-oxygen environment (pyrolysis). Biochar sequesters carbon because it locks carbon from the biomass into a solid form that is resistant to decomposition, preventing it from re-entering the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. When applied to soil, biochar not only stores carbon for hundreds to thousands of years but also improves soil fertility, water retention, and microbial activity, making it a valuable tool in climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture. CapChar provides a technology platform to turn your biochar production into Biochar Carbon Unit (BCU) revenue.
Our Solution Provides:
Proprietary Kiln Technology
Batch dryer/kiln pyrolysis technology for converting low grade wood chips into biochar
Carbon Software Platform
Material chain of custody tracking and verified biochar carbon units (BCUs)
Business Diversification
New revenue streams from biochar, biochar carbon units and heat recovery
Join Us in 2025...
2 Pilots Plants in 2024
In the summer we delivered two pilots plants in Cornwall and North Wales to show a working model of how our solution could be rolled out across the UK
5-10 Plants in 2025
We are actively seeking partners interested in joining the CapChar network in 2025 to produce biochar and remove carbon
1000+ Plants by end of 2030
Our mission is to become the biochar production solution of choice in the UK, delivering over 400,000t of biochar and 1,000,000t CO2e annually in 2030
Why Agriculture?
Improves Soil Health: Enhances soil structure and nutrient availability.
Reduces Fertiliser Needs: Retains nutrients in the soil, minimising leaching and increasing efficiency.
Enhances Manure Management: When co-composted with manure, biochar reduces ammonia emissions, odour, and nutrient losses.
Carbon Sequestration: Provides a sustainable way to store carbon in soils for the long term, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Mitigates some methane and nitrous oxide emissions from soil and livestock waste.
Improves Animal Health: Can be added to livestock feed in small amounts to improve digestion, and enhance overall animal health.
Boosts Soil Microbial Activity: Provides a habitat for beneficial microorganisms, supporting soil ecosystems and plant growth.
Drought Resilience: Increases the soil’s ability to retain moisture, making crops more resilient to drought conditions.
Long-Term Benefits: Biochar remains effective in the soil for decades, providing enduring benefits with a one-time application.
Grant Funding Supporters
Supporter - Cohort 7
Supporter - Ammonia Emissions
Supporter - Ammonia Emissions
Supporter - Greenhouse Gas Removal
Featured on BBC Panorama
Can Scientists Save the World?
CapChar are proud to be part of this film first aired on BBC One, looking at climate technologies that could potentially save the world by tackling climate change. In amongst some amazing scientists and innovations our biochar story is finally started to be told. We have always said that biochar needed a voice and that journey has now begun. We would like to thank Richard Bilton, Maurice May and Seamus McCraken from the BBC for choosing us and our story to be part of this important programme.
