Planting at the IBERS Hub Site, Aberystwyth
April 27, 2023
Over 2000 trees and cuttings planted by hand in a single day - a record so far for the #BiomassConnect hub sites, and these numbers don't include the Miscanthus that was planted first.
Biomass Connect will be at the EIPWales event – Gregynog Hall 5th May
April 26, 2023
Biomass Connect team members will be at the upcoming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales and Farming Connect event: Welsh Farmers – Embracing New Ideas. EIP Wales have funded 46 on-farm projects […]
Easton College yield trial harvest
April 26, 2023
Biomass Connect staff coordinated the harvest of 3-year-old above ground biomass at a SRC willow yield trial in early February 2023.
Biomass Connect Project Staff at CEA 4.0
April 25, 2023
Staff from the BFI Innovation Project, TAEDA Tech, will be at the upcoming Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0 event. TAEDA Tech project lead Dr. Zoe Harris (University of Surrey) will […]
Government’s Plans for “Powering Up Britain”
April 11, 2023
A new report by Government Report titled “Powering Up Britain: Joint Overview” has outlined a roadmap to achieving carbon-neutral energy in the UK. The report, which was developed in collaboration […]
Biomass Connect Visit Drax
March 31, 2023
Recently, members of the Biomass Connect team had the opportunity to visit the Drax Power Station, located in Selby, North Yorkshire. The station is the largest power plant in the UK and is responsible for producing around 7% of the country's electricity. Drax is also the largest decarbonisation project in Europe, and the company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Photos and Videos from the BGI Demo Event
March 29, 2023
Just a quick news post showcasing some of the photos and videos captured during the recent Biomass Connect Demo Event at the Bio Global Industries Hub Site.
Bio Global Industries Hosts Successful Biomass Industry Event
March 28, 2023
Bio Global Industries (BGI) hosted an informative and exciting event for over 80 stakeholders from the biomass industry. The event featured a variety of activities, including talks, crop tours, and live demonstrations of biomass material processing.
Growers Wanted for Defra Miscanthus Biodiversity Study
March 23, 2023
The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and Fera are looking for Miscanthus growers who are willing to take part in a Defra Biodiversity project. Defra wants to see […]
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CCC report highlights progress issues for meeting Net Zero targets in Wales
June 07, 2023
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its 2023 Progress Report on Reducing Emissions in Wales, highlighting the progress made towards reducing carbon emissions in the country.
Biomass Connect announced as a finalist at the prestigious British Renewable Energy Awards.
June 07, 2023
We are delighted to inform you that Biomass Connect has been named as one of the finalists at the British Renewable Energy Awards. Biomass Connect has been recognised for its […]
Fueling the Future: Biomass Emerges as a Possible Game-Changer for Cement Industry’s Decarbonisation Efforts
June 02, 2023
Among other recommendations for the decarbonisation of the cement industry, it concludes that biomass fuels can be a potential alternative to fossil fuels
IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2022
June 01, 2023
IEA Bioenergy has published its Annual report for 2022. The comprehensive 105-page report covers all aspects of bioenergy systems, the bio-economy and its impact on climate and sustainability. IEA Bioenergy […]