NPower
Balancing Nitrogen and Phosphorus flows by budgeting at regional scale
A European initiative aimed at reducing Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) emissions while optimising nutrient flows across key sectors. The project develops practical solutions that promote sustainable agriculture, responsible industry, and effective environmental management.
Why can nutrients become a problem?
Excess Nitrogen and Phosphorus can cause eutrophication in water bodies, soil degradation, and poor air quality, affecting biodiversity and ecosystem balance. The challenge lies in finding an efficient use of nutrients that minimises their environmental impact.
Key nutrient-emitting sectors
Agriculture
Other primary sectors
Wastewater management
Energy and transport
Industrial sectors
How can we improve nutrient management?
Implementing an innovative software model to estimate and balance Nitrogen and Phosphorus flows.
Developing six nutrient recovery technologies to produce sustainable fertilizers.
Identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce and recirculate nutrients.
Establishing governance measures to mitigate emissions to air, water, and soil.
Promoting stakeholder engagement through Regional Clusters.
Latest News
Recovering nitrogen-rich reclaimed water for agriculture: NPower’s Cetaqua pilot
Giving pig manure a second life: NPower’s biological treatment pilot
Pig manure is often perceived as a waste management challenge. However, it also contains valuable nutrients that, if properly managed, can become an important resource for agriculture while reducing environmental impacts.
Turning wastewater into a resource: NPower’s phosphorus recovery pilot
Regional dialogue for co-creation on nutrient management solutions
NPower launches cycles of Multi-Actor Transition (MAT) workshops across Europe
All four NPower Regional Clusters are now active across Europe
The NPower project has officially launched its four Regional Clusters (RCs) in Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Ireland. Each of them plays a central role in setting NPower’s work on the ground, acting as platforms to connect innovation with the realities of each territory.