Digestate is the product left over by the biological process leading to the creation of the biogas. The solids are separated out of the storage tank using a mechanical process called Separating. The fibrous material is moved through a screw press separator and stored directly as 'wet' solid digestate or then driven through a dryer process where the digestate is dried out.

The liquid left over in the storge tank is the liquid digestate. This is sucked out of the tank and can be applied as a slurry to the feedstock land. 

• Nutrients: Digestate contains essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
• Organic Matter: It includes organic compounds such as lignin and cellulose, which improve soil structure
• Minerals: Digestate also contains minerals that are beneficial for plant growth

Benefits and Uses:

• Fertiliser: Both liquid and solid digestate can be used as fertilisers, providing essential nutrients to crops and improving soil health
• Soil Conditioner: Solid digestate enhances soil structure, water retention, and aeration, promoting healthy plant growth
• Biogas Production: Digestate can be further processed to extract biogas, which can be used as a renewable energy source

These benefits make digestate a valuable by-product of anaerobic digestion, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and renewable energy production.