Tyson Nicoll
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SOuthWest Biochar Products
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Expectations vs. Reality of a Biochar Operation and the Value of Excess Heat
Tyson Nicoll: SOuthWest Biochar Products
Email: tyson@sowbiochar.com
Expectations of Operating a Biochar Plant
• Smooth operations anticipated
• Optimal feedstock availability assured
• Automated machine functionality expected
• Production targets anticipated to be achieved
• Concerns about meeting the demand for biochar
Reality of Operating a Biochar Plant
• Operational challenges are prevalent
• Feedstock quality is mediocre
• Continuous supervision required for machine operation
• Production estimates are unreliable
• Uncertainty regarding biochar sales
Pathway forward. Support from partners and industry group like USBI.
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