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December 23, 2025
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How Farmers Are Converting Tea Waste Into Clean Energy

How Farmers Are Converting Tea Waste Into Clean Energy

The system works by taking tea waste that would typically be discarded or burnt and heating it in a controlled environment to produce syngas, a low-carbon energy source...

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A UK-backed project in Kenya is transforming tea waste into clean energy and fertilizer, offering a sustainable solution for farmers and factories. The pilot, at Browns Plantation in Kericho, utilizes technology from Compact Syngas Solutions to convert organic waste into syngas and biochar.

  • The system reduces reliance on wood fuel for tea factories, cutting emissions and energy costs, while producing biochar that improves soil health and tea yields.
  • Grace Njeri Koinange, a farmer near Limuru, observed improved tea quality and quantity after using biochar.
  • Paul Willacy, CEO of Compact Syngas Solutions, highlights the dual impact of creating green energy and improving livelihoods.

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