Bioenergy News for January 2011

Bioenergy News Archive

Tequila by-product as bioenergy crop Tequila by-product as bioenergy crop

Agave, often used in alcoholic drinks and fibres, could be a potential bioenergy crop, according to researchers.

Solar energy benefits most from UK feed-in tariffs

Solar has taken the lead in the UK renewable energy market as a result of favourable feed-in tariffs, according to a new report by technology analyst Greenbang.

Miscanthus hybrid could aid biofuel production Miscanthus hybrid could aid biofuel production

A hybrid of Miscanthus x giganteus, believed to be a viable feedstock for lignocellulosic biofuel production, could make supply more secure, according to researchers in the USA and Japan.

Metso biomass CHP plant to Oü Helme, Estonia Metso biomass CHP plant to Oü Helme, Estonia

Metso will supply a €15 million biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant to Oü Helme Energia in Helme, Estonia.

Quantas and Solena cooperate on biojet fuel Quantas and Solena cooperate on biojet fuel

Australian airline Quantas and US biomass fuel company Solena could form a £200 million biojet fuel joint venture using waste to produce jet fuel.