CMS UK: Rural, Business and Renewable Energy Consultants

CMS UK

Rural, Business and Renewable Energy Consultants
Energy crops, Short term rotation coppice willow, Miscanthus

Energy Crops

CMS UK can advise on the major non food energy crops illustrated below.

Crop

Output

Wheat, Potatoes, Sugar Beet

Bioethanol

Oilseed Rape

Biodiesel

Short term rotation coppice

Direct burn for heat or electricity

Miscanthus (Elephant Grass)

Direct burn for heat or electricity

Wheat

Direct burn for heat

Most will be aware of the routine growing methods for staple crops such as wheat and oilseed rape. The challenge these crops provide, in terms of providing fuel is securing a processor to convert the crop to a usable bioethanol or biodiesel. Processing would normally take place on a large industrial scale, similar to an oil refinery.

Energy crops such as short term rotational coppicing and the growing of miscanthus are probably areas where farmers are less sure of the precise production methods. Planting willow and miscanthus is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, to grow biomass for energy production (heat and power).

For further information on Energy Crops contact CMS UK Ltd on 01270 522645.

 

 

Short term rotation coppice willow