NitroVolt

Revolutionizing green ammonia production

What is the Challenge?

Ammonia is a critical resource, underpinning nearly half the world’s food supply. However, the conventional Haber-Bosch process for ammonia production contributes around 2% of global CO2 emissions and depends on vast, centralized production facilities and global supply chains. This approach not only contributes significantly to climate change but also leaves farmers vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations, especially as the demand for fertilizer continues to grow with food needs worldwide. With agriculture and related industries needing to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, a sustainable and decentralized solution is urgently needed.

What is the Solution?

NitroVolt is revolutionizing ammonia production with its innovative “Nitrolyzer” units, which empower farmers to produce green ammonia directly on-site. Using only air, water, and renewable electricity, each container-sized Nitrolyzer replaces the traditional, carbon-intensive Haber-Bosch process with a decentralized, zero-emission alternative. This approach allows farmers to produce ammonia exactly where it’s needed, avoiding reliance on extensive supply chains and creating a stable, cost-effective source of fertilizer, even in regions highly impacted by climate change.

NitroVolt’s solution goes beyond agriculture, holding the potential to decarbonize industries that currently rely on ammonia, thereby advancing global efforts toward net-zero targets. The Nitrolyzer units address two global challenges: sustainable fertilizer production and enhanced food system resilience. By providing an adaptable and scalable model, NitroVolt ensures farmers worldwide can access a dependable fertilizer source while reducing the 500 million tons of CO2 typically emitted through traditional ammonia production each year.

NitroVolt is a part of EQT Foundation’s Portfolio.

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