Making emissions visible –
for climate-neutral wastewater treatment plants.

Measure, analyze and optimize emissions – all from a single source

Measure emissions precisely. Reduce costs. Achieve climate goals.

From initial measurement to optimization – we support wastewater treatment plants on their path to climate neutrality with precise measurement technology, intelligent software, and AI.

Our mission is to guide wastewater treatment plants towards climate neutrality through the intelligent integration of precise measurement technology, software, and AI-driven process optimization.

We make emissions in the biological treatment stage visible, identify direct greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, and enable targeted measures to improve treatment performance and reduce emissions through data-based analysis. With innovative solutions and user-oriented consulting, we are setting new standards in wastewater treatment – for a sustainable and climate-friendly future.

Measure, analyze and optimize emissions – all from a single source

Why emission measurement is crucial now

Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is over 260 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂. The new EU Wastewater Directive will require operators to monitor and reduce direct emissions. Variolytics offers a one-package solution that combines measurement, analysis, and optimization – simple, precise, low-maintenance, and cost-efficient.

Your path to nitrous oxide reduction and process and cost optimization

Measure

Precise, low-maintenance measurement technology for N₂O, CH₄, CO₂ + flow for calculating emission rates

Analyze

Real-time dashboards, historical trends & automated reports

Optimize

Process control for maximum efficiency and sustainable results

Intelligent system solutions for emission measurement and process optimization

Real-world success stories

Success story

Why only measurement data reveal the true carbon footprint

This case study shows that generic emission factors can significantly underestimate actual nitrous oxide emissions, and that real-world emission dynamics remain hidden. Only through continuous, site-specific measurements can well-founded optimization strategies be developed and emissions be reduced in a targeted manner.

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Success story

Why the inflow strategy determines nitrous oxide emissions

This case study demonstrates that the method of process water addition has a decisive influence on the level and dynamics of nitrous oxide emissions. Only through continuous measurements and integration with operational data can targeted optimizations be identified and emissions significantly reduced.

Reutlingen
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Why Even Good Facilities Have Hidden Emission Potential

This case study shows that even at very well-managed wastewater treatment plants, process conditions that affect emissions can occur and remain undetected without measurement data. Only by combining continuous emissions monitoring with data-driven analysis can specific opportunities for optimization be identified and emissions further reduced.

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About us

We are a Fraunhofer spin-off with the mission of saving 1% of global emissions. Our technology makes emissions measurable, processes understandable and sustainability manageable.

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Frequently asked questions

Variolytics enables the real-time measurement of nitrous oxide, making critical processes visible. Based on this data, aeration and nitrogen management can be specifically optimized, significantly reducing emissions and energy consumption. The solutions are easily integrated, meet regulatory requirements, and contribute measurably to climate neutrality.

The Variolytics one-package solution combines measurement technology, software, and analysis in one system, delivering precise emissions data in real time. Thanks to simple installation, cloud connectivity, and minimal maintenance, the solution is ready for immediate use and reliable in operation. Operators benefit from measurable emission reduction, energy savings, and a solid basis for regulatory reporting.

Nitrous oxide is approximately 265 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂. Even small quantities can significantly increase a plant's CO₂ footprint.

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Variolytics enables the real-time measurement of nitrous oxide, making critical processes visible. Talk to our experts.