Our Case Studies

Ansty Manor, Wiltshire

This case study provides details of a biomass boiler in a large domestic house with a swimming pool.

Fernhill Farm

Fernhill Farm is an ambitious renovation of a derelict 17^th century farmhouse and farm buildings linked by a mini district heating scheme.

Wills Barn, Yeo Valley Organic

This case study provides details of a domestic scale biomass boiler in a low energy building used for educational visits, training and conferences.

Flora of the United States

Crops for Energy can supply various energy crops including SRC willow cuttings, energy grass seeds including reed canary grass and switchgrass, and tree seedlings for broadleaved coppice and short rotation forestry (SRF). We can also source eucalyptus seedlings for small scale SRF plots. Please contact us for details.

Energy Crop Options

Energy crop growing is a long term investment for farmers and land owners and it is crucial that you make the right choice for you. There are a variety of options available and you should base your choice on the land available and the requirements of the end user. Energy crop options include:

Short rotation coppice
Miscanthus
Reed Canary Grass
Switch grass
Short rotation forestry
Broadleaved coppice

Short Rotation Coppice (SRC)