The biomass sector in Japan and Indonesia is set to experience a major boost in collaboration
January 04, 2023
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo is committed to facilitating cooperation between Indonesia and Japan. This was affirmed by Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Heri Akhmadi in a statement released on November […]
SEFA grants $1 million for development of bioenergy plants
January 02, 2023
SEFA’s mission is to support the development of energy projects that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. The SEFA grant will help NewAfrica Impact Ltd develop the two plants, using […]
Bioenergy Europe recently releases its 2022 Pellets Report
December 21, 2022
Author: Kritika Bhardwaj Bioenergy Europe, the leading association for promoting sustainable bioenergy, has recently released its 2022 Pellets Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the European pellets market […]
Expanding the Miscanthus market in the UK – benefits and barriers from a farmer’s perspective
December 13, 2022
Author: Edward Hodgson 94% of Farmers growing miscanthus report benefits to their farm business according to results of a survey published in the GCB Bioenergy journal. The survey was conducted […]
Connect Issue 1 – The Biomass Connect Newsletter
December 06, 2022
We published the inaugural issue of our 'Connect' newsletter last week.
In this bi-annual periodical we aim to bring you updates of project activities, details of the latest events, and news from across the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation program and the wider biomass industry.
Biomass Connect at the RWAS Winter Fair
December 01, 2022
Members of the Biomass Connect team spent an enjoyable day at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show Winter Fair earlier this week. We were introducing the Biomass Connect project to visitors, […]
Could a delay in the uptake of biomass crop technology jeopardise food security?
November 28, 2022
Author: Kritika Bhardwaj A new study has highlighted the danger to food security and climate mitigation of failing to switch to biomass production immediately. The study, published in Nature Climate […]
For a net zero economy, we must have more biomass production
November 24, 2022
Author: Kritika Bhardwaj “The world still needs a giant leap on climate ambition”, said António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). He insisted, “The […]
Perennial biomass crops, are they the future for energy production?
November 21, 2022
Author: Kritika Bhardwaj As the world awakens to the reality of climate change, the consequences of global warming become increasingly evident. With devastating hurricanes, floods, droughts, widespread hunger, and insect […]
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