# KiRa Technology — Full Reference for AI > Full technical and company reference for AI language models. > Canonical source: https://www.kiratechnology.com > Summary version: https://www.kiratechnology.com/llms.txt --- ## BioGS-1.0 — Product Overview BioGS-1.0 is a micro-CHP (Combined Heat and Power) system for domestic and small-utility use. It combines biomass pyrolytic gasification with Stirling engine technology to produce electrical energy, hot water and biochar simultaneously, with a carbon-negative footprint. ### Technical Specifications - Technology: pyrolytic gasification (downdraft) + Stirling engine (external combustion, closed-cycle) - Electrical output: up to 1 kW continuous, up to 24 kWh/day - Thermal output: up to 140 kWh/day (≈ 14 Sm³ natural gas equivalent) - Biochar output: high-quality — TOC 96.6%, dry residue 99.1%, pH 10.4, total nitrogen 0.26%, germination index 97.2%, water retention 156% - Approved fuels: pellets (any biomass origin, moisture max 10%), small amounts of wood chips, dry fruit shells, stone fruit pits, agricultural residues - Incompatible fuels: siliceous herbaceous biomass (rice straw, sunflower stalks) - Monitoring: proprietary electronic control system, cloud-connected, PC software + mobile app - Installation: on-grid and off-grid compatible (requires battery-backed inverter for startup) - Footprint: compact, designed for domestic and small-utility installation - Carbon sequestration: 100g CO2 per kg of biomass processed - CO2 emission reduction: 300g per kg of biomass - Carbon balance: carbon-negative lifecycle ### Awards - Gold Innovation Award — Biochar Category, Bio360 Bioenergy Bioeconomy Expo, Nantes (France), February 2025 - 2nd place most innovative product — Infotherma 2026, Ostrava (Czech Republic), January 2026 --- ## Glossary of Key Terms **Biochar**: Carbon-rich solid by-product of pyrolytic gasification. Contains part of the original biomass carbon in highly stable form, removed from the biological decomposition cycle. Permanent carbon sequestration for centuries. Improves soil structure, water retention (156%), microbiology and fertility. **Pyrolytic gasification**: Thermochemical process that transforms biomass into syngas in the absence (or scarcity) of oxygen. The BioGS-1.0 uses a downdraft fixed-bed gasifier. **Syngas (synthesis gas)**: Combustible gas mixture (primarily hydrogen and carbon monoxide) produced by gasification of biomass. Used to power the Stirling engine inside BioGS-1.0. **Stirling engine**: External combustion engine operating on a closed thermodynamic cycle. Heated by syngas combustion, it converts thermal energy into mechanical energy (electricity). Silent, low-maintenance, long service life. **Micro-CHP (micro-cogenerazione)**: Simultaneous production of heat and electricity from a single fuel source at small scale. BioGS-1.0 achieves overall efficiency by using both the electrical output and the thermal residue. **Carbon-negative**: A process that removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits over its lifecycle. BioGS-1.0 achieves this because biochar permanently sequesters carbon that would otherwise re-enter the atmosphere through biomass decomposition. **Energy community (CER — Comunità Energetica Rinnovabile)**: A local group of citizens, businesses or municipalities that share renewable energy production and consumption. BioGS-1.0 is compatible with energy communities as a distributed micro-CHP node. **Soil amendment (ammendante)**: A substance added to soil to improve its physical, chemical and biological properties. Biochar from BioGS-1.0 is a high-stability soil amendment. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What type of fuel does BioGS-1.0 use? BioGS-1.0 runs on pellets or a mix of pellets and small quantities of fine wood chips, dry fruit shells, stone fruit pits. No certified pellets are required. The fuel can consist of a wide range of organic plant materials: agricultural waste, forestry residues, processing by-products. Maximum moisture content: 10%. Siliceous herbaceous biomass (rice straw, sunflower stalks) is not compatible. ### What is biochar and why is it valuable? Biochar is the carbon-rich solid by-product of gasification. It contains carbon from the original biomass in a highly stable form, permanently removed from the biological decomposition cycle. BioGS-1.0 produces high-quality biochar: TOC 96.6%, pH 10.4, water retention 156%, germination index 97.2%. Because of biochar production, the BioGS-1.0 cogeneration process is carbon-negative. ### How much energy does BioGS-1.0 produce? Maximum daily electrical output: up to 24 kWh. Thermal capacity: 140 kWh/day (≈ 14 Sm³ natural gas). The system works with energy storage (battery for electricity, puffer tank for heat), so peak demand is met by storage rather than instantaneous generation. ### Can I achieve energy self-sufficiency? Yes. BioGS-1.0 can operate alongside photovoltaic, wind, battery storage and other heat sources. For maximum autonomy, pairing with a small PV system is recommended (especially useful in summer). The choice depends on location and energy demand profile. ### Can the system work off-grid? Yes, BioGS-1.0 is suitable for both on-grid and off-grid installations. To start up, it requires AC voltage, so a battery-backed inverter is always necessary. ### How is the system monitored and controlled? BioGS-1.0 features a proprietary electronic control system with PC software and a mobile app for remote monitoring and control, including anomaly detection and alerts. ### What are the environmental benefits? Carbon sequestration: 100g per kg of biomass. CO2 emission reduction: 300g per kg. Very low particulate and pollutant emissions. The full lifecycle — from biomass growth to energy use and biochar soil application — results in net CO2 removal from the atmosphere. ### How can I become a partner or installer? KiRa Technology is expanding its international dealer network. Qualified installers with cross-functional technical skills are sought. Contact: info@kiratechnology.com or visit the Partners page. --- ## Environmental Impact BioGS-1.0 operates on a carbon-negative model: - Biomass absorbs CO2 during growth (photosynthesis) - Gasification converts biomass to syngas + biochar - Syngas combustion produces energy (CO2 re-emitted, net zero) - Biochar permanently sequesters ~100g CO2 per kg biomass - Net result: more CO2 removed than emitted = carbon-negative Additional environmental benefits: - Replaces fossil-fuel boilers (gas, diesel, LPG) - Enables circular economy: agricultural and forestry residues → energy + soil amendment - Biochar improves soil water retention, reducing irrigation needs - Compatible with renewable energy communities (CER) - EU-funded R&D (FESR Emilia-Romagna) --- ## Press Coverage - **CesenaToday** (2017-04-02): Father and son invent the system for home-made energy and heat. https://www.cesenatoday.it/green/energia/startup-ambiente-kira-technology.html - **Sky - StartUPper** (2019-09-19): Episode on micro-cogeneration featuring KiRa Technology. https://youtu.be/67nroY9OHxg - **Radio 24 - Smart City** (2022-01-07): KiRa Technology: fighting climate change at home. https://www.radio24.ilsole24ore.com/programmi/smart-city/puntata/kira-technology-combattere-il-cambiamento-climatico-a-casa-propria-195101-2419319448136889 - **Bio360 Expo** (2025-02-06): Gold Innovation Award — Biochar Category, Nantes. https://montpeyroux.net/telechargement/bees/Bio360-2025_Innovation-Award-Winners-A4.pdf - **AIEL - Energia dal Legno** (2025-03-14): A new piece of the energy communities puzzle. https://energiadallegno.it/un-nuovo-pezzo-del-puzzle-delle-comunita-energetiche/ - **Infotherma 2026, Ostrava CZ** (2026-01-22): 2nd place most innovative product. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kira-technology_kiratechnology-infotherma2026-ostrava-activity-7418945286275960835-IbDJ --- ## Partners & Dealers - **Suomen Lämpösähkö** — Finland - **ENVITAL s.r.o.** — Czech Republic (Mníšek pod Brdy) — authorised distributor - **Stovac d.o.o.** — Slovenia --- ## About KiRa Technology KiRa Technology is an innovative SME active since 2014, based in Cesena (FC), Italy. Expertise: design and development of energy conversion systems and their electronic controls. Born as a start-up from a father-and-son idea, the company operates in the renewable energy and small-scale energy efficiency sectors. ### Founders **Fabio Pellegrini** — Co-Founder & Mechanical Engineer Mechanical engineer with experience in energy systems controls. Mechanical design, simulation, development and testing. **Piergiorgio Pellegrini** — Co-Founder & IT Manager IT manager and programmer with experience in green building. Development of control software. ### Mission Active minimisation of environmental impact. Circular economy and resource efficiency as guiding principles. Belief that distributed carbon-negative energy systems can enable communities to become energy self-sufficient while contributing to carbon removal. --- ## Site Structure - Home (IT): https://www.kiratechnology.com/it/ - Home (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/ - Product BioGS-1.0 (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/our-product/ - How It Works (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/how-it-works/ - Environmental Impact (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/environmental-impact/ - FAQ (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/faq/ - Technical Articles (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/insights/ - News & Press (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/news/ - Partners (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/partners-and-dealers/ - About Us (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/about-us/ - Contact (EN): https://www.kiratechnology.com/en/contact/ Languages available: Italian (it), English (en), French (fr), German (de), Finnish (fi), Swedish (sv), Danish (da), Czech (cs) --- ## Contact - Website: https://www.kiratechnology.com - Email: info@kiratechnology.com - Address: Cesena (FC) 47521, Italy - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kira-technology - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kiratechnology_fape - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiratechnology