BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester
Last reviewed: December 2025
Complete plug-flow and mixed anaerobic digester systems for dairy manure, producing renewable energy while reducing odors and creating valuable digestate.
BioFerm Energy Systems, a division of Viessmann Group, provides complete anaerobic digestion solutions for dairy farms. Their systems are designed to handle dairy manure and co-digestion materials, producing biogas for electricity generation or upgrading to renewable natural gas (RNG).
The company offers both plug-flow digesters suitable for higher-solids manure and complete-mix systems for more liquid feedstocks. Systems include digester tanks, biogas handling, combined heat and power (CHP) generators, and digestate handling equipment.
BioFerm brings German engineering and Viessmann Group resources to provide turnkey digester projects with financing, construction, and ongoing operational support.
Key Features
- Plug-Flow Digesters: Horizontal flow design for higher-solids manure
- Complete-Mix Systems: Vertical tanks for liquid feedstocks
- CHP Generation: Combined heat and power from biogas
- RNG Upgrading: Optional biogas upgrading to renewable natural gas
- Turnkey Projects: Complete design, build, and commissioning
Advanced Features
- Co-Digestion: Accept food waste and other organic materials
- Advanced Monitoring: Remote monitoring and process optimization
- Heat Recovery: Capture waste heat for farm use
- Digestate Processing: Separation and handling of digester output
Ideal For
Farm Types: Large commercial dairies, Multi-farm cooperatives, Dairy-food waste partnerships
Competitive Advantages
What sets BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester apart from alternatives:
- German engineering backed by Viessmann Group
- Proven reliability with global installation base
- Complete turnkey project capability
- Flexible financing options available
- Ongoing operational support and optimization
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester:
Multi-million dollar projects - pricing depends on scale and configuration
Pricing Model: capital-project
Pricing highly variable. Various financing and ownership models available.
Pros & Considerations
- Complete plug-and-play digester systems
- Dairy-specific design experience
- Energy production from manure
- Odor reduction benefits
- Environmental compliance support
- Major capital investment
- Requires consistent manure volume
- Maintenance and operation needs
- Regulatory permits required
Implementation & Setup
How to implement BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: 12-24 months from planning to operation
Training & Support
Training and support options available for BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating BioFerm Dairy Anaerobic Digester:
- What is your herd size and manure production volume?
- Is utility interconnection feasible at your location?
- Are there co-digestion opportunities nearby?
- What are your environmental and sustainability goals?
- Have you evaluated financing and incentive programs?