The Kiln
The KisanKiln unit
In short: a decentralised pyrolysis kiln that chars crop residue into biochar near where it's grown — available to own, hire, or share through an FPO. The project is at pilot stage, so some details are still being confirmed.
What the unit is
The kiln is the equipment that performs the pyrolysis described in How it works: it heats residue in a low-oxygen environment so it converts to biochar rather than burning. It is designed for decentralised use close to the source of the residue.
Deployment
Three ways to use a kiln
You don't have to buy equipment to benefit — choose the model that fits your situation.
Own a unit
A farm, enterprise, or aggregator owns and operates its own kiln.
Custom-hiring
Access a kiln as a paid service through a custom-hiring centre — no purchase needed.
FPO-shared
An FPO or cooperative runs shared kilns on behalf of its members and pools the output.
Specifications
Specifications table
We publish device specifications only once they're verified. Items marked [CONFIRM] are placeholders — we won't quote unconfirmed numbers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Feedstock throughput | [CONFIRM] |
| Biochar yield | [CONFIRM] |
| Batch / continuous | [CONFIRM] |
| Operating temperature | ~300–700 °C (pyrolysis range) |
| Footprint / portability | [CONFIRM] |
| Power / fuel requirement | [CONFIRM] |
| Operators required | [CONFIRM] |
Pilot-stage honesty
Durability & safety
Durability
The unit is intended for repeated, season-after-season field use. Specific service life, materials, and maintenance intervals are still being validated at pilot stage and will be published once confirmed.
Safety
Pyrolysis involves high heat, so safe operation requires proper handling, training, and siting. Detailed operating and safety guidance is provided with deployment; treat any high-temperature equipment with appropriate caution.
Find out if biochar works for your residue
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