Biochar Commercialization

Successful commercialization of biochar systems will take many different pathways depending on desired outcomes, local conditions and national and international policies. Although a nascent industry, biochar is growing quickly. IBI conducted a survey in early 2011 asking our members the perceived value of a biochar marketplace. Click here for the results.

The table below illustrates a number of different biochar system pathways and identifies some of the opportunities and obstacles that will impact commercialization.