A new report by the Royal Academy of Engineering has called for more planting of perennial energy crops such as Short Rotation Coppice (SRC), Miscanthus and Switchgrass for second generation biofuel production. The report called Sustainability of Liquid Biofuels states that lignocellulosic crops provide better land resource efficiency and life cycle carbon emissions than the […]
We’ve been completing RHI accreditations since the scheme was launched back in 2011 and have done plenty of complex district heating schemes and systems fuelled with energy crops such as miscanthus. We have a 100% record of getting clients through the application process. Why would you want to use Biomass Troubleshooters to do your accreditation […]
Biomass projects are 20 year decisions so you need to make the right choices. Project managing the installation yourself can be a daunting prospect. You’ll need to be sure of your decisions and also be comfortable liaising and directing multiple contractors on site. Then there’s all the paperwork incolved. If this all fills you with dread […]
Do you have a potential biomass fuel resource or are you considering planting for the future? Are you thinking of using the fuel yourself or becoming a supplier to third parties? Whatever your resource, be it existing woodland, energy crops, agricultural residues or waste we can help you understand its potential and the economics of supply. We […]
In a perfect world you’d make your choice of boiler and installer and everything would go perfectly with no issues. Unfortunately, in such a very fast growing industry there will inevitably be problems. In most cases these can be solved through working with your installer. But sometimes, companies will go bust or communications will become […]
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) involves users receiving payments based on accurate heat meter readings over a 20 year period. In our experience, the quality of workmanship surrounding meter placement is often quite poor. We cannot overemphasise the importance of having meters thoroughly checked and signed off by an independent engineer at the beginning of […]
Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy who is a Director of the Wood Heat Association (the UK trade body covering biomass heat) has written a blog about the things you need to think about if you are considering burning short rotation coppice (SRC) willow and poplar in a biomass boiler. There are many benefits to doing […]
Crops for Energy are delighted to be an industrial partner in a project called: Biomass Production through the Sustainable Recycling of Irrigated Landfill Leachate (BRILL). The research is headed up by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and is funded by Invest Northern Ireland through the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy’s (CASE) core research programme. […]
This short ( 1 minute) video produced by the Wood Heat Association (WHA) and the UK Pellet Council (UKPC) simply shows the sustainability credentials of woodfuel. Most woodfuel comes from parts of trees that don’t have other uses. Also, more trees are planted than are being cut down so there really aren’t the issues of carbon […]
The Wood Heat Association (WHA) has launched the Biomass Heat Confidence Survey to gain greater insight into how the industry looks in 2016. They want to understand better how tariff degressions and uncertainty over future Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) policy have affected the industry and will use this in talks with the Department of Business, Energy & […]