Description

Family-run and based in mid-Wales, Carbon Hill produces biochar from locally sourced, underutilized biomass such as hedgerow trimmings and green waste, using proprietary low-emission pyrolysis systems developed in-house and deployed by other producers in the UK and Sweden. The company is scaling production and actively supporting biochar adoption in the UK through applications in composting, agriculture, and academic soil trials.

 

Application

On-Farm Use
Biochar is applied to agricultural land, including Carbon Hill’s own farm and nearby partner sites, improving soil quality and supporting regenerative practices.

Compost Blending
Part of the biochar output is incorporated into compost mixes, enhancing nutrient retention and microbial activity in organic soil products.

Research Trials
Biochar is also used in collaboration with academic partners for research trials, contributing to data generation and validating agronomic benefits.

 

Co-benefits

• Economic development: Carbon Hill supports local economic development by creating jobs and generating revenue in a region with persistently low GDP per capita.
• Circular Economy: The project contributes to local circular economy objectives by diverting underused biomass like hedgerow trimmings and municipal green waste from decomposition or burning.
• Innovation: Carbon Hill has designed and deployed a proprietary pyrolysis system, supporting decentralized carbon removal and positionning the UK as a player in biochar innovation.
• Soil health: The biochar improves the soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Microbial activity also increases, boosting soil vitality.
• R&D: Carbon Hill is active in field trials and collaborations with academic institutions. Their work supports evidence-based scaling of biochar and the credibility of the UK carbon removal market.

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