Biogas Solutions Group

The Biogas Solutions Group will produce pre-fabricated high-quality biodigesters and biogas management equipment for wholesale to NGOs, government agencies, and private businesses that are conducting biogas installation projects. We also produce educational material and manuals to support installation, operations, and maintenance of biodigester systems. Our complete systems will include repair kits and replacement parts.

Millions in Latin America could benefit from biodigesters, but do not have access to the technology. Biodigesters provide renewable energy, waste treatment, GHG reductions, health benefits and fertilizers.

We eliminate inefficiencies in the current biodigester installation process by assembling systems and shipping them to groups that need them. The production process for our biodigesters is short and straightforward as most of the connections are made with PVC adhesive or metal clamps. We receive pre-fabricated polypropylene vessels and assemble the effluent inlet and outlet connections and the gas management systems in our main facility.

Our first year of sales will be through our established partner groups that are currently involved in rural, low carbon, or health intervention development. Additional clients will be driven to our website through online marketing and social networks. The development groups in our target market have field technicians and outreach specialists that will act as our distribution network. We will package and ship complete systems to these groups.

There are over 300,000 farms and millions of households in Mexico alone that could currently utilize biodigester technology and realize economic, environmental, and health benefits. Market estimates in other areas of Latin America show the regional market to be many millions of households and farms. This market is primarily accessed through NGO, government, and private groups and programs that are already working closely with communities.

Players in the biodigester market include material suppliers, educational groups, government outreach programs, and university research programs. No private businesses currently supply a similar product in Mexico. There are other groups constructing homemade biodigesters, but these groups are not competitors as we will supply them with biodigesters in the future to make their installation process more efficient.

Our experience has generated a patented biodigester system unlike any design available, and our relationships with the top material suppliers and other industry players give us a distinct advantage.

Our product is innovative because it changes the paradigm of biodigester installation from a project that requires a high technical ability, to an easy-to-install, high-quality product. In addition, all of our packing and shipping materials are re-used in the installation so no waste is generated. Our business model is one of cooperation with the ultimate goal being access to biodigesters for millions of families in Latin America.

We have developed a business model that is scalable, and we will expand from Mexico into other countries. We believe the biodigester market is poised for massive growth as energy prices rise, emissions agreements are finalized, and health and environmental consciousness increases. In addition, new uses for biodigestion will create a larger demand in our current markets, and increased benefits will open the door to new funding sources.

Alex Eaton, the developer of the improved biodigester, has installed biodigesters across Latin America and started the Mexico Biogas Program and the Latin American Biodigester Network. With an advanced degree in Energy Development, Alex will oversee this effort. Mexican businessmen that represent current eco-technologies will bring experience in marketing, business development and industrial design and fabrication to the management team.

This management team has been the “go to” group for biogas in Mexico for years, with national and international consulting contracts, hundreds of courses and community workshops, and hundreds of biodigester installations. We have developed the improved biodigester system, and have the contacts and business experience to successful commercialize it. We are also motivated by the social and environmental benefits of our product.

I will dedicate about 20 hours per week directly to the business with staff covering the primary fabrication and management functions of the business.

The biodigesters produced by this business have a myriad of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Benefits to the end user include renewable energy, a waste disposal system, reduced organic contamination, health benefits and a source of organic fertilizer. Women receive many of the health benefits through reduced air pollution. Biodigesters also reduce greenhouse gases, support sustainable development, and provide economic benefits.