The Bio 360 Expo provided an exceptional platform for Jean Riondel, president and founder of Mini Green Power, to unveil an ambitious and profoundly innovative vision during the conference entitled "Defossilizing Industry: Collaboration as the Key to Sustainable Success." His speech, titled “Biochar and Mini Green Plants: Local Solutions for a Decarbonized Industry,” shed light on pressing challenges and tangible solutions to address energy needs while safeguarding the environment.
Since its inception, Mini Green Power has faced formidable obstacles: historically low gas and electricity prices, the economic fallout from the global health crisis that led to client bankruptcies, and even a fire that temporarily disrupted operations. Despite these setbacks, the company has reinvented itself, fortified by steadfast values: authenticity, boldness, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the planet.
Mini Green Power has attracted over 160 dedicated shareholders by emphasising human collaboration and shared purpose. These partners align around a shared vision: accessible, decarbonized energy produced locally to tackle both environmental and economic challenges.
At the heart of Mini Green Power’s innovation lies the Mini Centrale Verte®, a modular and versatile solution that transforms local waste into clean energy. Whether utilizing agricultural residues, wood, or CSR (solid recovered fuels), these plants enable the localized valorization of waste while generating electricity, heat, and biochar.
Biochar, the cornerstone of this transformative approach, represents a genuine breakthrough. It sequesters CO2 while enhancing soil fertility, thus contributing to a sustainable and circular economy.
Despite its challenges, Mini Green Power today demonstrates remarkable promise. The company recently secured a framework agreement with a leading international waste management actor, resulting in over €50 million in orders. Concurrently, it is actively advancing projects across France, its overseas territories, and the Americas.
During his address, Jean Riondel underscored the importance of collaborative approaches to meet the challenges ahead. “We firmly believe that local and cooperative solutions are key to efficiently decarbonizing industry,” he declared.
Jean Riondel’s presentation concluded with a resonant call to action: industries, municipalities, and investors must unite to forge a decarbonized future. Mini Green Power is ready to support these stakeholders in their energy transition, offering tailored solutions aligned with today’s climate and economic imperatives.
To learn more or join this journey, visit www.minigreenpower.com.
5 February 2025
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