Bedford-based C-Source Renewables is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of its new microbiology and waste valorisation laboratory and pilot plant.
The company – which specialises in sustainable waste solutions – began as a university dissertation and has since made a big impact on the UK’s clean energy and sustainable bioeconomy sectors.
The new facility will boost C-Source’s operational capacity to produce up to 80 tons of glucose per annum, enabling the team to scale their technologies, drive new research and development projects, and support a growing list of partners and clients across the UK.
The company aims to tackle one of the world’s biggest challenges: starch waste. It focuses on reducing the wastage of starchy feedstocks by turning them into valuable resources such as sugars, chemicals, and fuels.
Rylan Cox, CPO and co-founder, said: “The opening of this facility is a pivotal moment for our team as it marks a key step in our mission to deliver cleaner, smarter renewables solutions across the UK.
“The project funding reflects our commitment to regional growth, local jobs and sustainable development. This site gives us the infrastructure we need to expand our capabilities, deliver greater value to our partners, and drive change in a space that desperately needs it. It’s the next step in a journey we’re incredibly excited about.
“It’s a hugely exciting time for our team, our partners, and the wider community.”
The new facility will serve as a hub for C-Source’s operations, providing space for advanced process engineering, bio-refinement, and sustainable manufacturing.
It will also support the company’s research efforts as they continue to explore new ways to convert underutilised biomass into renewable and commercially viable alternatives through the WoodVALOR project funded by the European Commission and Biobased Industries Association.
Since launching in 2022, C-Source Renewables has made significant strides and has been named a finalist in the SeedLegals Eco Innovator Awards, celebrating both its innovative approach and its potential for impact on the UK’s renewable landscape.
It has been shortlisted in securing a high-profile tender with a large UK-founded cosmetics company. If successful, the project would mark a new chapter for the business, expanding its reach into the commercial consumer goods sector and demonstrating the versatility and value of its technology.
