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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.

Short rotation coppice

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.

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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.

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Woodfuel Self Supply Course

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Session 1	Introduction: Setting the scene

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	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
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