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Welcome to Crops for Energy

Crops for Energy is one of the UK's leading independent authorities on energy crops and their use in biomass energy schemes.

We can offer help and advice on all aspects of growing, supplying and using energy crops in biomass energy schemes. The main remit for Crops for Energy is to see renewable energy flourish in the UK and to ensure that energy crops and biomass plays a significant role in this. We have performed individual projects for a client base ranging from individual householders to businesses, to local authorities and nature conservation bodies.

We also deal with the bigger picture by lobbying for additional support for the energy crops sector through liaison with national bodies (such as Natural England and the National Farmers’ Union) and policy makers in Government departments (e.g. DECC and DEFRA). We were commissioned by LANTRA Awards to produce a two day accredited course on energy crops.

Crops for Energy also offer a range of consultancy and training services on other renewable energy technologies including:

  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Biomass boilers and woodfuel supply
  • Combined heat and power
  • Micro renewables

In addition we can provide expertise on rapid green solutions through the application of willows as biofilters and in reclaiming derelict land such as spoil tips and ex landfill sites.

Independent Advice

Crops for Energy are completely independent and therefore any advice provided will be completely impartial and tailor made to each of our clients needs.

For further information or a discussion to assess your needs please use the contact form provided or call us on 0844 249 2901. 

 

10 ways to maximise yield from your willow crop

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 11:51

 

It is possible to achieve high yields of over 12 oven dry tonnes per hectare per year from willow grown as short rotation coppice (SRC). To achieve this you need to follow this 10 point plan.

 

Renewable Heat Incentive - Comprehensive Spending Review - announcement anticipated

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 11:39

Like most businesses involved in the biomass heating sector, Crops for Energy are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review. It is hoped that the coalition will get behind the Renewable Heat Incentive. The proposed scheme will provide rebates to home owners and businesses who install biomass boilers on their premises. 

Free Events: Make money from woodchip for biomass heating

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 11:13

Westwoods, the West of England’s woodfuel and biomass energy supplier group is running two evening events in November to raise interest amongst woodland owners, forestry contractors and farmers.

The aim of the events is to provide information and advice on how these businesses can diversify into becoming woodfuel suppliers.

Free consultancy support for SW Farmers

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 16:53

 

Are you looking for help and advice installing renewables on your farm? Crops for Energy are involved in the South West Agricultural Resource Management Initiative (SWARM) which offers practical help and funding so that farmers can manage their resources in the best way possible and so improve their profitability and help the environment.

 

Course dates and booking

Forthcoming courses

Woodfuel self supply 

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