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We're excited to welcome Dr. Carol Bell as our new Chair of Board. With four decades of experience in the energy sector, Dr. Bell brings a wealth of expertise to MASH Makes. #MASHMakes #BoardofDirectors #CarbonRemovals #Biochar #Biofuel #GreenTech

🏃We hit the ground running in 2024 and haven't stopped since! From entering the final round of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition , to meeting production milestones 🏭, to strong biofuel test results 🔬— Read on for a look at what's been happening at MASH in the first half of 2024, and what's next!

☀️ Empowering Renewable Energy in Ghana ☀️ We are thrilled to share our role in the AfricaEnergyParks project, recently launched with the support of the European Commission. This ambitious initiative aims to enhance energy access and climate resilience in rural communities, starting with a new Renewable Energy Park (REEP) near Mole National Park, Ghana. This project supports the ongoing development of our gasifier technology, improving its efficiency and adaptability for various applications. Our advanced gasifier technology converts biomass into gas, which powers a generator to produce electricity. The gasifier also creates biochar, which can be used as a soil amendment. For this project, the gasifier unit will provide a stable baseload energy supply, complementing solar power to ensure continuous and reliable green energy for the community. We are proud to be part of this innovative project, working alongside partners to make a significant impact on sustainable development and climate resilience in Africa. #MASHMakes #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #Ghana #GreenEnergy #AfricaEnergyParks

🌾 Our latest research in India showed that adding biochar to red clay soil increased its water-holding capacity by 30%, confirming biochar's potential to improve soil properties. For detailed results and technical insights, check the link in the comments. 📊 We're dedicated to finding where biochar offers the greatest benefits to support agricultural communities effectively. While these findings are promising, they highlight that biochar's impact varies by soil type. For example, sandy soils see a more significant increase in water retention compared to clay soils. However, biochar’s other benefits, like reduced bulk density and enhanced microbial growth, have yet to be found to differ across soil types. Farmers in Ambajogai, India, are already experiencing these benefits. By applying MASH Makes biochar with organic fertilizer, they've achieved higher crop yields even during droughts. 🌾🌞 This combination has proven effective across multiple seasons, underscoring biochar's versatility and value. #Agriculture #Biochar #Sustainability #Research #SoilHealth #MASHMakes

Our analysis shows that a 10% biochar addition leads to optimal soil density for plant health. Go behind the scenes with us as we explain our research on how MASH Makes biochar reduces soil bulk density, improves water retention, and enhances root growth.

🌍🌱 Featured in Forbes! 🌱🌍 MASH Makes was recently recognized as one of the top 20 finalists in the prestigious XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, as highlighted by Forbes. Our scalable pyrolysis and gasification platform has the potential to remove a gigaton of carbon from the atmosphere by 2040. It's scalable, sustainable, and economically viable. What's more -- Biochar Carbon Removal will have a transformative impact on sustainable agriculture. We are now in the final stage of XPRIZE Carbon Removal, competing against 19 other teams for a $50 million prize. This stage, taking place over the next year, involves rigorous verification site visits by an independent panel of judges to assess our technology's effectiveness and scalability. #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #Innovation #MASHMakes #XPRIZE

Spot the winner! Our trials show that MASH Makes biochar boost plant growth under difficult conditions. How can it help your fields? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4gMSRFi Thanks to Carbon Cycles Pvt Ltd for the image!