Unlocking Energy Solutions from Agriculture and Organic Waste
Seneca focuses on nature-positive energy models that generate revenue through core operations while supporting climate and ecological outcomes. We work with partners to surface commercially viable opportunities linked to agricultural and organic waste, including biogas, composting, and solar integration. These approaches contribute to climate mitigation and circular resource flows, and may be structured through blended capital or other investment mechanisms suited to local contexts.
We prioritize projects that recover value from organic waste and land-linked systems, and that demonstrate clear commercial potential through core operations and ecological benefit.
Biogas
Seneca engages with biogas models that use anaerobic digestion to convert agricultural residues, food waste, and animal manure into methane-rich gas for electricity, heating, or fuel. We focus on systems that are logistically viable at scale, particularly where organic waste is concentrated and can be consistently sourced from agricultural operations, food processing, or industrial supply chains. These models reduce methane emissions, improve waste management, and offer reliable energy generation in settings where infrastructure and feedstock availability support commercial deployment. Biogas can also complement regenerative agriculture and circular resource flows, with potential for blended capital structures.
Broader Waste-to-Energy
We also explore other waste-to-energy models that convert organic or mixed waste into usable energy through processes such as gasification or pyrolysis. While less central to our current work, these approaches may be relevant in contexts where organic waste streams are abundant and infrastructure is in place.
Organic Conversion
Seneca supports investment models that turn agricultural and organic waste into useful products such as compost, biochar, and nutrient-rich fertilizers. These outputs can improve soil health, support regenerative agriculture, and reduce landfill pressure. We focus on approaches with clear commercial potential, especially where waste streams are consistent and product markets are accessible.
Solar Integration
We work with partners on solar energy applications that enhance agricultural and aquaculture productivity, including agrovoltaics and floating solar. These models offer dual revenue potential by combining income from farm operations with returns from solar energy generation. We focus on approaches that improve land and water efficiency and support climate resilience.
