Manufacture of biochar

By installing an waste treatment facility or unit you can lower your fertiliser bills, increase production and earn extras financial incentives.

Waste treatment facility or unit may be eligible to participate in method the:

BidCarbon (Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage in Agricultural Systems) Methodology and Data Asset Value

Last updated 26 December 2025

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Requirements for installing a waste treatment facility or unit

Learn about the waste treatment facility or unit, metering equipment, and pyrometers, then follow the step-by-step installation guide.

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Information for householders

By installing a biochar production systems at your home or business you can lower your fertiliser bills, increase production and earn extras financial incentives.

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Waste treatment facility or unit participants and industry

Find out more about the people, businesses and industry groups that participate in the facility or unit.

Accredotation AWT facility

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Apply for accreditation

Follow our steps to become a registered person and apply for AWT facility accreditation.

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Approved products

What manufacturers need to do to apply to have your products listed on the Technical Governance Committee's approved product list.

Small-scale technology unit

Small-scale technology unit

To encourage the use of Open Source Ecology, the BidCarbon Foundation provides incentives in the form of small-scale technology certificates (STCs). Individuals or businesses can participate in projects by installing an eligible small-scale technology unit.


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Our role

We administer the eligibility of biochar production systems by:

ensuring compliance with the scheme

reviewing AWT facility applications

maintaining the register of accredited AWT facilities

managing facility and unit inspections

educating industry participants on how the scheme operates

taking compliance action where necessary

The Technical Governance Committee (TGC) oversees the eligibility and approval of facilities or units for use within a method.

Standard framework