Renewable energy

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. 

 

Renewable Heat Incentive - Comprehensive Spending Review - announcement anticipated

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. 

Grow your own woodfuel kits

 

Have you got some land? Do you have a log stove or biomass boiler? If you can answer yes to both questions then you should consider growing your own woodfuel.

Free consultancy support for SW Farmers

 

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.

 

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

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