Pani Clean, Inc.

Pani Clean, Inc. is a company that has developed a modular, renewable energy-powered water treatment technology designed to simultaneously remove pollutants and produce green ammonia. The company's core process targets nitrate contamination in water, transforming these pollutants into ammonia, which serves as a sustainable chemical feedstock. The system is designed to be off-grid, mobile, and scalable, aiming to provide clean water access while offering an alternative to conventional, carbon-intensive ammonia production methods like the Haber-Bosch process. By integrating water treatment with resource recovery, the company seeks to address global nitrate pollution and promote a green economy.

The company’s solutions are intended to benefit rural communities, underserved global populations, and industrial sectors looking to reduce their carbon footprint. By decentralizing water treatment, Pani Clean aims to improve public health and food security, particularly in regions where groundwater nitrate levels pose risks to consumption. The company has secured support from various organizations, including the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the USDA, to advance its intellectual property and conduct pilot projects, such as a containerized unit installed at the Iowa Wastewater and Waste to Energy Research Program (IWWERP) Tech Park. Their work has been recognized in industry reports on ammonia production technologies and through participation in programs like the NVIDIA Connect program.