EU funding injection for SEaB

SEaB Energy has been given EU funding to speed up the adoption of waste-to-energy technology across Europe and international markets.

The grant was awarded by LoToNo, a project that receives direct EU funding and supports businesses that develop low-carbon solutions in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. 24 other regional businesses will also receive support and get access to technological and design expertise and a network of research organisations as well as the cash.

The Southampton-based company uses patented micro-power plants, housed in standardised shipping containers to turn food scraps, grass clippings and animal waste into heat, electricity and water into energy at sites where the waste is produced.

This gives significant cost savings because there is no need to transport waste to separate processing plants.

SEaB Energy chief executive Sandra Sassow said: “This EU funding will not only help us to expand into other European markets but will also give us access to valuable expertise that can help us refine our products for other market sectors”.

“As one of the UK’s most innovative waste transformers our ‘power-in-a-box technology is gaining accelerated adoption by both the public and private sector. This is due to the very attractive return on investment, achieving a cash-positive position from the first year, and its ability to offset carbon, which is becoming increasingly important for new building projects.”

LoToNo Programme Manager, Anna Traylor, said: “This inspiring project is aimed at helping businesses to play their part in emerging low-carbon, resource-efficient industries by developing truly innovative solutions to that tackle today’s environmental challenges”

“Our remit is to not only identify and then select these cutting-edge businesses but to also to help them flourish by connecting them to our extensive network of international design and technology experts who will help, for example, improve or adapt their product offering”.

“We’re delighted to be able to help SEaB Energy break into new markets with their ground-breaking micro-power plant technology and look forward to seeing the results of this investment.”

 Image: Sandra Sassow, CEO, SEaB Energy (SEaB)