Tag Archives: Bioenergy
New study to look at economics, groundwater use of bioenergy feedstocks
ScienceDaily (Mar. 3, 2011) — Biofuel feedstock production in the Texas High Plains could significantly change the crop mix, which could affect regional income and groundwater consumption, according to Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension Service economists.Dr. Steve Amosson, AgriLife Extension economist in Amarillo, and Dr. Seong Park, AgriLife Research economist in Vernon, are … Continue reading
Scientists discover agave’s tremendous potential as new bioenergy feedstock
ScienceDaily (Feb. 17, 2011) — An article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy reviews the suitability of agave as a bioenergy feedstock that can sustain high productivity in spite of poor soil and stressful climatic conditions accompanying climate change.Agave, which grows successfully under hot, dry conditions, is currently used in the production … Continue reading
Scientists identify new implications for perennial bioenergy crops
ScienceDaily (Mar. 1, 2011) — A team of researchers from Arizona State University, Stanford University and Carnegie Institution for Science has found that converting large swaths of land to bioenergy crops could have a wide range of effects on regional climate.In an effort to help wean itself off fossil fuels, the U.S. has mandated significant … Continue reading
Bioenergy Associations Join Call for Shift in Energy Policy and Investment in Clean Energy Technologies
By American Biogas Council, Biomass Thermal Energy Council Washington, June 18, 2010 -The American Biogas Council (ABC) and the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) issued a statement supporting the President Obama’s recent remarks and the American Energy Innovation Council’s call to dramatically increase U.S. investments in clean energy technologies. Efficient bioenergy technologies are key pathways … Continue reading
PSNH Signs 70-MW Bioenergy PPA
Published: 2010-06-10 New Hampshire, United States –Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) has reached agreement with Laidlaw Berlin BioPower LLC, an affiliate of Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc., to purchase the energy from a proposed wood-fired power generation facility planned for New Hampshire’s North Country. When operational, the 70-megawatt (MW) biomass facility in Berlin will be … Continue reading
THE BIG QUESTION: Could Bioenergy Power the World?
byAndrew Lee, Chief Editor, Renewable Energy World magazinePublished: 2010-06-01 London, UK –Each issue, Renewable Energy World asks leading players in the industry to give their verdict on a key issue of the moment. The World Bioenergy Association recently published a position paper that claimed bioenergy, and in particular biomass, has the potential to meet global … Continue reading
Compact Pellet Boiler Cooker Ungaro – Wood Energy Expo – Bioenergy Innovation
Congratulations of the Jury – Domestic heatingBy BEES This cooker is a success regarding compactedness. In a 60x60cm standard size, it integrates both functions of cooker and pellet boiler. Being also airtight, it collects combustive air from outside and thus can be used in Low Consumption Buildings, knowing nonetheless that its power is of 18 … Continue reading
Condensation Module Fröling – Wood Energy Expo – Bioenergy Innovation
Congratulations of the Jury – Domestic heatingBy BEES The company Fröling proposes this year a condensation module which can be adapted on the whole existing range of P4 pellet boilers. Thanks to this equipment which must be placed by an installer, the boiler gains 10 to 15% of efficiency, thus offering 104% efficiency on PCI. … Continue reading
Agro Pellet Burner Termo Cabi – Wood Energy Expo – Bioenergy Innovation
Congratulations of the Jury – Distric heatingBy BEES The company Termo Cabi, represented in France by thecompany Europe Chauffage Concept, has presented a 300 to 1000kW burner. This burner presents two advantages. Firstly, it can beadapted on existing boilers and can then convert fossil fuel boiler houses to biomass fuel and this more cheaply. Then, … Continue reading