California-based clean energy producer, VGrid Energy Systems, has announced a new formulation of its Persist™ Premium Biochar, offering micronized biochar for more efficient nutrient delivery and enhanced soil health. The ultra-fine biochar, with particle sizes of less than 75 microns, can now be suspended in liquid and easily applied through fertigation, drip irrigation, and foliar spray systems. This advancement allows for precise nutrient delivery and improved water retention, nutrient binding, and microbial activity in the soil.
VGrid Energy Systems specializes in converting agricultural waste into clean, renewable electricity and biochar, a highly porous and pure form of carbon that can stabilize and sequester atmospheric carbon for over 1,000 years. Biochar has been proven to enhance soil productivity by retaining water, binding nutrients, and supporting beneficial microbial growth. With their biochar product line, including Persist™ Premium Biochar and Persist™ PAF, VGrid offers multiple environmental and agricultural benefits, such as improved soil health, increased water retention, and reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers.
The introduction of micronized biochar opens up new possibilities for large-scale operations across various markets. By micronizing the biochar particles and screening them for precise sizes, VGrid maximizes the surface area and porosity of the particles. This ensures optimal water retention, nutrient binding, and microbial activity in the soil, leading to improved plant growth and crop yields.
One of the advantages of micronized biochar is its compatibility with existing irrigation systems. By suspending the biochar in liquid form, it can be conveniently applied through fertigation, drip irrigation, and foliar spray systems. This allows for more precise and targeted delivery of nutrients to the plants, maximizing their uptake and minimizing waste. Moreover, micronized biochar offers flexibility in application, making it suitable for a range of agricultural operations and large-scale projects.
VGrid Energy Systems also offers custom-sized biochar particles to cater to the specific needs of its customers in agriculture, golf/turfgrass, horticulture, and other industries. Notably, the company has expertise in matching the particle size of biochar to golf courses’ golf sand specifications, ensuring seamless mixing and spreading.
Persist Biochar, including the new micronized formulation, holds several certifications and recognitions. It is OMRI LISTED® for use in certified organic production, certified by the International Biochar Initiative, and has earned the USDA’s BioPreferred® certification as a 100% biobased product. These credentials further establish the quality, sustainability, and environmental benefits of VGrid’s biochar products.
Jeff Norton, Vice President of Business Development at VGrid, highlights the advantages of micronized biochar, stating, “By offering a micronized formulation of our high-quality biochar, users can maximize efficiencies by applying it through an existing drip irrigation system or spraying it. Micronized biochar is the ideal fertigation product for large-scale operations across a variety of markets.”
VGrid Energy Systems, through its Persist™ brand, is committed to developing long-term solutions for clean energy production, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation. By harnessing the potential of agricultural waste and biochar, the company contributes to a more sustainable and resilient future.
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