All Power Labs (APL) is a Berkeley, California-based small business that designs, develops, and deploys renewable energy systems that convert woody biomass into electricity, heat, and biochar to provide carbon sequestration. Biomass power is the oldest renewable energy source and a key technology for a carbon-free future without fossil fuels, particularly since it also provides on-demand power, often difficult to achieve with many renewable resources. For this project, team members upgraded the fundamental APL biomass conversion technology, developed two new product lines, improved ease of equipment deployment, integrated various technologies, and deployed multiple machines in the field. These units converted waste in distinct-use cases of an off-grid eco-village and an urban green waste recycling yard, showcasing the versatility of the innovations developed in this research project.
Author(s)
Bear Kaufmann, Justin Anthony Knapp, Hugh Patterson
