Village-scale biomass warehouses are the first monetization and risk-reduction layer of REpow’s biomass platform.
They function as distributed aggregation assets that secure feedstock supply, enable early revenues, and prepare downstream compost and power assets—without exposure to power-sector permitting risk.
Primary aggregation point for rice straw, sugarcane leaves, and crop residues
Seasonal buffer storage to smooth supply volatility
Pre-processing (drying, sorting, baling interface)
Covered floor area: 800–1,200 m²
Clear height: 6–8 meters
Storage capacity: 500–1,000 tons/year (loose biomass equivalent)
Typical land requirement: 1.5–2.0 rai (≈ 2,400–3,200 m²)
Structure type: Steel frame, open-sided or semi-open
Columns: Hot-dip galvanized steel (spacing 6–8 m)
Roof: Corrugated metal sheet with heat-reflective coating
Roof slope: ≥ 10% (monsoon-optimized)
Flooring:
Reinforced concrete (100–150 mm), or
Stabilized lateritic soil (low-cost rural option)
Ventilation: Natural cross-ventilation (no mechanical systems required)
THB 2.0 – 3.5 million per warehouse
Village-scale warehouses are intentionally designed with minimal mechanization to reduce capex, maintenance, and operational complexity.
Tractor access ramps and loading bays
Manual or hydraulic pallet jacks
Moisture-control ventilation openings
Fire-break zoning and temperature monitoring points
Mobile baler (shared across villages)
Forklift (shared or leased)
Weighing system (mobile or nearby central station)
Operated by community enterprise staff
Equipment financed through concessional farmer loans (GSB / BAAC)
No proprietary technology or licensing risk
Village-scale biomass warehouses are not designed as standalone high-margin assets, but as cash-generating enablers with strong strategic value.
Biomass handling & storage fee
THB 150–300 / ton
Biomass resale margin (to compost plants or power plants)
THB 100–200 / ton
Optional community service contracts
Municipal clean-air or residue-management support
700–900 tons/year
THB 180,000 – 400,000
Labor, maintenance, utilities: THB 80,000 – 120,000 / year
THB 100,000 – 280,000 / year
CAPEX THB 2.0 – 3.5 million
EBITDA Margin 45–65%
Payback Period 6–9 years
Warehouse Lifespan 15-20 years
IRR (Standalone) 8–12%
IRR (Platform-Integrated) 15–20%+
Early deployment (no power permits required)
Low technical and regulatory risk
Immediate ESG impact (PM₂.₅ reduction, farmer income)
Strategic leverage over much larger energy assets
Optional exit via sale or roll-up into SPV / YieldCo
They are best viewed as infrastructure building blocks, not isolated real-estate investments.
The Village-Scale Biomass Warehouse is a capital-light, replicable, and community-anchored asset that enables REpow’s entire biomass-to-energy platform.
While modest in standalone returns, it plays a disproportionately critical role in de-risking feedstock, accelerating project timelines, and unlocking higher-value downstream investments.