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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. 

 

Free Events: Make money from woodchip for biomass heating

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.

Recent projects

Project management of energy crop planting at East Midlands Airport

This project followed the completion of a feasibility study looking at the potential of growing energy crops on land owned by East Midlands Airport. Crops for Energy is project managing the planting of 29 hectares of willow over three years. The fuel produced will ultimately be used in a biomass boiler providing heating to the terminal building.

Bioheat Site Assessor Training Modules

Energy Crops Course content

Session 1Introduction: Setting the scene 
  
Session objectivesCandidates will know about: 
 the different forms of energy we use 
 the different types of biomass energy and how they might be used 
 how biomass fits in with UK Renewable Energy Policy 
 our current and projected positions relating to meeting climate change o Syndicate content