What is HomeBiogas?
HomeBiogas empowers smallholder farmers to unlock the power of organic waste, turning it into renewable energy and natural fertilizer—improving livelihoods and protecting the planet. This innovative project is all about making clean, renewable energy accessible to everyone, especially those in rural and off-grid communities. By transforming polluting food waste and animal manure into clean cooking gas and nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer, HomeBiogas offers a sustainable solution right in people’s own backyards. Decades of research and fine-tuning have led to their most advanced biogas system yet, designed for easy transport, low shipping costs, simple setup, high efficiency, and a fast return on investment. With thousands of systems deployed across over 100 countries, HomeBiogas is truly a pioneer in household biogas technology.
Main Benefits of HomeBiogas
The benefits of HomeBiogas go beyond just clean energy. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its impact:
- Transforms up to 50 liters of animal manure daily into clean cooking gas and liquid bio-fertilizer
- Supplies hundreds of waste-to-energy systems to schools in El Salvador, saving up to 80% of water with every flush
- Expanded carbon project to more than 7,000 households in Kenya, aiming for 10,000 families by 2025
- UNDP partnership empowered 500 Rwandan farmer families, saving 14.6 million kg of firewood and fueling 9 million hours of clean cooking over 10 years
- Certified carbon credits generated, verified by Gold Standard for transparency and measurable climate impact
- Thousands of biogas systems deployed worldwide, benefiting the environment and improving health by reducing reliance on polluting fuels
Innovative Solutions Tailored for Farmers
The HomeBiogas Farmers System features an innovative above-ground design that allows for fast and scalable installations—perfect for large-scale projects. This system is specifically tailored to meet the needs of smallholder farmers, providing an affordable and sustainable way to convert organic waste into valuable resources. It’s not just about energy; it’s about creating a circular economy where waste becomes a resource, boosting farm productivity and reducing environmental impact. This approach helps farmers save money, improve soil health, and reduce their carbon footprint all at once.
Community Impact and Partnerships
HomeBiogas doesn’t work alone. The project is backed by strong partnerships with organizations like MCFA, UNDP, WWF, and GIZ, and is certified by Gold Standard. These collaborations ensure that the projects meet high standards and generate measurable climate benefits. For example, in El Salvador, HomeBiogas systems are transforming sanitation in schools with bio-toilets that convert human waste into renewable energy while saving water. In Kenya and Rwanda, the technology is changing daily lives by reducing carbon emissions, improving health, and saving families money. These partnerships amplify the reach and effectiveness of HomeBiogas, making a real difference on the ground.
Certified and Award-Winning Sustainability
HomeBiogas is proud to be certified by B-Corporation and recognized with awards such as the World Sustainability Award 2022, AD and BIOGAS Industry Award, and accolades from Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). These certifications and awards reflect the project’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and social impact. The Gold Standard certification for carbon credits further ensures that every ton of CO2 mitigated is verified and contributes to global climate goals. This level of recognition speaks volumes about the quality and impact of HomeBiogas’ work.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Global Reach and Future Goals
HomeBiogas is on a mission to reach 200 million families worldwide whose lives can be transformed by biogas. With thousands of systems already deployed in over 100 countries, the project continues to scale rapidly. The focus remains on making the technology accessible through ease of transport, low shipping costs, and simple installation. The goal? To bring clean, renewable energy and sustainable farming solutions to everyone, everywhere. As the project grows, it’s not just about energy—it’s about healthier homes, stronger communities, and a cleaner planet. And honestly, that’s something worth getting excited about.
