OUR JOURNEY
Char Energy Equipment, LLC (CEE) is a pioneering leader in the field of advanced energy solutions, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative equipment for sustainable energy production and utilization. With a commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and technological excellence, CEE is at the forefront of shaping a cleaner and more efficient energy future.
Our Mission
Our mission at CEE is to empower industries and communities with innovative energy solutions that optimize resource utilization, minimize environmental impact, and foster economic growth. We are dedicated to driving the global transition towards sustainable energy practices through research, development, and deployment of state-of-the-art equipment and serving as a key supplier to the circular economy.
Our Origin Story
Will it char?
After reading an article in an organic garden magazine Curt’s wife, Theresa, wanted biochar for her garden. So, they chopped up their Christmas tree, put it into popcorn tins, and tossed it in their woodstove. It made biochar, but the popcorn tins fell apart, so they tried again using tubes from stovepipe with caps on the ends. Finding success with this iteration, they ran several different feedstocks to make biochar—and a game of “will it biochar” commenced. Biochar bones, eggs, spoiled vegetables, oranges, willow branches and on and on. A neighbor was over for coffee, asked what they were doing. You know, he said, we could make that go much faster. So, they pulled old junk out of the trees—furnaces, combines, grain augers, truck bed, and patched together the first prototype. They fired it with waste wood, and it worked! They investigated obtaining a patent, and with nothing like it found, applied for the patent, and received it in 2014. In 2017, Char Energy Equipment was formed to engineer and manufacture a more efficient gasifier out of new parts.
What drives us.
Core Values
Innovation: We foster a culture of constant innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to develop solutions that address complex energy challenges.
Sustainability: Environmental responsibility is at the heart of our operations. We develop products that minimize carbon footprint and resource consumption.
Excellence: We are committed to the highest standards of quality in all aspects of our business – from product design to customer service.
Collaboration: Collaboration is key to success. We work closely with partners, clients, and experts to create synergies and deliver exceptional results.
Customer-Centric: Our customers' needs are our top priority. We tailor our solutions to meet their specific requirements, ensuring maximum satisfaction and value.
Technology Portfolio
We offer an innovative biomass waste solution designed to meet the diverse needs of industries and communities worldwide. Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art gasification technology that converts biomass feedstocks into clean biochar and syngas. The gasifier provides an environmentally friendly method of using organic materials like lawn clippings, woody brush, ground paper, cardboard, food waste, animal carcasses, diseased trees, wood chips, saw dust, straw, corn stalks, manure, and sugar beet pulp. The gasifier converts these organic materials into biochar (a soil amendment and carbon sequestration agent), and syngas (a renewable fuel source).
Our Vision
We envision a world where renewable and efficient energy sources play a significant role in powering industries, homes, and transportation. CEE aims to be a driving force behind this transformation, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable planet for future generations