Hub Site Update – BGI Chesham – May 2023
July 13, 2023
April and May 2023 The team from Rothamsted Research arrived with planting material and with help from the team at BGI the planting was carried out during April 4th & […]
BGI Representing Biomass Connect at the Green Festival
July 11, 2023
Staff from our BGI Hub site attended their local 'Green Festival' at the Chiltern Open Air Museum last weekend, where they were representing Biomass Connect.
New DEFRA guidelines offer opportunites for subsidies for biomass crops
June 30, 2023
DEFRA has recently released the updated Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023, offering detailed information on the actions eligible for payment. This new and improved SFI presents farmers with a wider […]
Biomass Connect wins Pioneer Award at the British Renewable Energy Awards
June 28, 2023
Biomass Connect has been named the winner of the prestigious Pioneer Award at the British Renewable Energy Awards. The award recognises Biomass Connect's pioneering efforts in advancing renewable energy technologies and promoting sustainability.
Biomass Connect at Cereals – The Arable Event
June 27, 2023
Biomass Connect had a good couple of days at Cereals, the Arable show in Nottinghamshire. The heat was definitely on with sweltering temperatures and blazing sunshine for the entire show.
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 […]
Latest Technical Articles
Presentation: Crops to Products
Slides from a recent Biomass Connect presentation about the potential end-uses of biomass crops. By Jeanette Whitaker from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Type: Presentation
Date: December 2023
Crop: All Biomass Crops
Keywords: Biomass Crops, Uses, Products, End Uses, Environmental Uses
Field Report: Comparing bird communities in willow and Miscanthus crop fields
This report outlines a three-day bird survey conducted at two farms, one in Devon and the other in Somerset. One farm had a mixed age willow crop, while the other had a miscanthus crop. The aim of the surveys was to record and map the birds seen at each farm to see what benefits each crop may have for different species.
Type: Report
Date: 25th January 2024
Crop: Willow, Miscanthus
Keywords: Willow, Miscanthus, Biodiversity, Birds
Case Study: SRC Willow – self supply and use in a farm-scale community heating scheme
This case study features a successful farm-scale community heating scheme using short rotation coppice (SRC) willow as a fuel source. The project has been cost-effective and provided a range of benefits, including energy self-sufficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and potential biodiversity enhancements.
Type: Case Study
Date: 4th December 2023
Crop: Willow
Keywords: Willow, Case Study, Farm
Why integrate Biomass Crops into Agroforestry Systems?
When incorporated into agroforestry systems, biomass crops contribute in various ways, including, support for pollinator populations, biodiversity enhancement, flood risk reduction, minimized runoff and soil erosion, improved water quality, increased soil carbon sequestration, improved soil health and contribute to climate change mitigation
Type: Technical Article
Date: 23rd November 2023
Crop:
Keywords: Agroforestry