CMS UK

Rural, Business and Renewable Energy Consultants

Tel: 01270 522645
Fax: 01270 522119

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).

Contact Point for more information

If you are interested in growing Energy Crops such as Willow or Miscanthus please contact Keith Roberts or Lynne Clarke at.

CMS UK
Spring Farm Business Centre
Moss Lane
Minshull Vernon
Crewe
Cheshire CW1 4RJ
Tel: 01270 522645

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