Bioenergy crops in the UK: Case studies of successful whole farm integration evidence pack – published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) in 2017. C4E were involved in a number of studies funded by the ETI. This booklet provides three detailed case studies on farmer who planted miscanthus and Short Rotation Coppice on their land. […]
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RSS feed for this sectionUsing Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willows for bioremediation of contaminated sites
Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow is widely known to be a useful means of remediating contaminated land. This is achieved through a number of processes taking place within the soil and by the uptake of nutrient and harmful chemicals into the wood which is removed during harvest and the improvement of the soil through the […]
Gamekeepers – Have you considered Miscanthus as a game cover crop?
If you run a shoot on your land you should consider miscanthus as a game cover crop. Unlike many other cover crops miscanthus is perennial so when it is harvested each year (usually in March-April) it grows back whatever the weather. This is a key advantage as the successful establishment of alternatives (e.g. maize, sorghum, […]
Do you have what it takes to be a leader in the biomass heat sector?
The Wood Heat Association (WHA) is seeking nominations for its board. The Board of Directors will be elected from the membership of the WHA and REA biomass heat members. The board positions are as follows: Developer, installer, manufacturer, or distributor Developer, installer, manufacturer, or distributor Developer, installer, manufacturer, or distributor Wood fuel supplier Wood fuel supplier […]
Don’t miss out on the UK’s foremost bioenergy conference
It’s just over a month until the UK’s most informative bioenergy conference. It runs over 2 days and is highly informative, a great networking opportunity and stuffed full of the right people. I’ve been going for the last three years and I always learn new things and make excellent contacts. It covers all aspects of biomass […]
Biofiltration using Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) Willows – a Win, Win, Win!
Are you involved in an industrial process that results in large volumes of effluent that needs treatment? Are you looking to cut your tankering or disposal costs? Do you have access to farmland? If the answer to these three questions is yes then you should be considering the opportunity of planting a crop of short […]
Manual harvesting of short rotation coppice – watch the video
Most short rotation coppice (SRC) willow is harvested by modified forage harvesters. However, these might not be available in your locality and are very expensive to transport. It is possible to harvest manually as this video shows.
UK wood pellets – shortage of fibre leads to restricted supplies and price hikes
If you own a wood pellet boiler you are likely to have run into problems this winter finding an adequate supply of wood pellets at a decent price. The reason for this is that the unseasonally warm winter across Europe has restricted timber harvesting. This has had the knock on effect that the residues produced […]
Forests, bioenergy and climate change mitigation: are the worries justified?
Following the letter printed on the Crops for Energy website last week another group of 13 scientists have also signed an open letter on this subject. The letter is printed below and should be seen as a compliment to the one last week that was signed by 63 academics. There is heated debate about the […]
Renewable Energy Directive amendments and Bioenergy – important European Parliament vote next week
Next week there is a crucial vote in the European Parliament on amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). If the vote goes the wrong way it would have a major impact on the bioenergy industry across the world. I have been commissioned by Drax Power Station to write an opinion piece in support of […]