Klere have been working with Shropshire Council since March 2024. We facilitated the creation of Biodynamic Carbon Ltd., a joint venture with manufacturers Woodtek Engineering Ltd, enabling Shropshire Council to enter emerging UK markets for biochar and carbon credits.

Impact of the Joint Venture

Profitable Returns: Significant annual revenue expected from biochar and carbon credit sales, with full investment recovery in just five years.

Carbon Impact: Over 1,600 tonnes of CO₂ sequestered annually, accelerating progress toward Shropshire Council’s 2030 Net Zero goals.

Boosting Local Economy: New jobs created at Woodtek Engineering, with additional economic benefits for the community on the horizon.

Smart Risk Management: A low-risk pathway for the Council to gain insights into emerging biochar and carbon credit markets.

Creating a Biochar Production Joint Venture

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Pioneering Project: Klere is working with Shropshire, managing delivery of the UK’s first fully council-owned pyrolysis plant in Ludlow.

Impressive Output: Set to produce over 2 tonnes of biochar daily and 1 MW continuous thermal power - enough to heat 400 typical UK homes.

Carbon Reduction Leadership: A bold step forward in Shropshire Council’s Net Zero strategy.

Financially Sustainable: Combines environmental impact with economic viability, earning revenue while reducing waste processing costs.

Repurposed disused AD site- the Biochar plant brings new life and development to the area.

The plant will be set up and operational by March 2026.

Delivering Local Authority Energy Biochar & Carbon Capture Plant

Biochar- Carbon Removal

Biochar is a proven, scalable solution with multiple commercial applications. Originally used to improve soil health and permanently store carbon, it is also used to filter water run-off, enhance construction materials such as asphalt and plasterboard, improve health in livestock bedding and feed and improve efficiency in anaerobic digestion plants. It is even used in mining remediation for land and water improvements.

Biochar is produced via pyrolysis, a carbon-negative process with ultra-low emissions, continuously monitored for compliance and performance.

The commercial upside is significant. Each unit generates up to 1 MW of continuous on-site thermal energy, providing reliable, low-carbon heat for nearby buildings while reducing operating costs and emissions.

1.0 tonne of biochar sequesters around 2.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide

What is Biochar?

Klere has partnered with Shropshire Council to create a step-by-step framework for Local Authorities interested in setting up their own Energy Biochar and Carbon Capture plants.

To date, Klere has supported implementation of 2 plants for Shropshire and completed 3 feasibility studies for Walsall, Calderdale and Durham Councils.

From Feasibility to Operation: Building on the ground-breaking work undertaken with Shropshire and partners, the Framework covers each stage of the Biochar project and all aspects of successful programme delivery. From feedstock, planning, site selection to communications, Klere and partners can support you through the whole journey.

Replicable Success: build on a proven model.

Cost and Time Savings: Streamlines processes to reduce expenses and accelerate the delivery timeline.

What we can do for you...

Energy Biochar and Carbon Capture Project Delivery

Contact -Feasibility Study

"Ultimately, it was critical to have a good business case to back the investment into Biochar production. Communication was excellent and collaborative, working alongside a team who understood Council protocol made it easier."

Stephen McDonald, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Durham County Council