a year ago

Wase Raises £8.5 Million to Scale Up Biogas Production from Wastewater Sludge

  • Wase, a UK-based startup, has developed a novel wastewater treatment system that utilizes electro-active microbes to produce biogas from sludge

  • The system is significantly smaller than traditional anaerobic digesters and can generate up to 30% more methane, while reducing the volume of undigested waste

  • Wase's technology leverages the natural capabilities of electro-active microbes, providing them with an optimal environment to thrive and efficiently break down organic compounds

  • The system operates at lower temperatures and a wider range of acidic or basic conditions compared to conventional methods

  • Wase's control system monitors the bacteria's activity and optimizes system performance for efficient biogas production

  • The startup recently closed an £8.5 million ($10.74 million) seed round led by Extantia Capital with participation from Elbow Beach Capital, Empirical Ventures, Engie New Ventures, Hitachi Ventures and WEPA Ventures

  • Wase will be installing a pilot system on a dairy farm in Wales this spring and is also working with two breweries.

      • ProblemWaste Management

      "Treating wastewater from industries like breweries and food processing is costly and often requires off-site processing, contributing to carbon emissions."

      Solution

      "Wase offers an on-site wastewater treatment system that uses electro-active microbes to generate biogas, reducing waste volume and providing a source of renewable energy for businesses."

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