NNFCC Crop Factsheet: Miscanthus
This factsheet provides an overview of the use of Miscanthus as a source of energy.
| Author | L Hopwood, NNFCC |
|---|---|
| Published | 03 Nov 2010 |
| Industry | Feedstocks Bioenergy |
| Download |
NNFCC Crop Factsheet: Miscanthus (PDF, 171 kB)
|
Did you find this information useful? Why not
join our mailing list
to receive notifications direct to your inbox.
Summary
Miscanthus has been grown in the UK for a number of years as an energy crop. The harvested material can currently be used to generate heat and power and in the future may be used as a feedstock for advanced biofuels.
Information on growing, harvesting and storing Miscanthus in the UK and its uses as a non-food crop (prices updated February 2010, contractors updated November 2010).
More information, please contact:
Lucy Hopwood
Head of Biomass and Biogas
Tel:+44 (0)1904 435182
l.hopwood@nnfcc.co.uk
Talk to the Experts
For business solutions call NNFCC on +44 (0)1904 435 182 or email enquiries@nnfcc.co.uk