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.

Alternative propulsion

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.

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 1

Introduction: Setting the scene

Session objectives

Candidates 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

Our services

Crops for Energy is one of the UK’s leading authorities on energy crops, biomass energy and renewable energy solutions. We can offer help and advice on renewable energy solutions to local authorities, land owners and farmers. We can provide specialist advice on the logistics of growing energy crops, wood fuel heating systems and electricity generation, fuel supply estimates, economic appraisal and grant availability.