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General Documents
National Audit Office Report: Renewable Energy
This report investigates government support, key factors for future success and the cost of supporting renewable energy.
Economic evaluation of biodiesel production from oilseed rape grown in North and East Scotland.
This report, published October 2005, provides background and markt analysis of the UK biofuels industry. The document includes consideration of process by-products and grant support.
Bioenergy: Frequently Asked Questions
An Introduction to Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Wastes
This document provides an overview of the afactors affecting anaerobic digestion, the anaerobic digestion process, by-products, suitable feedstocks, and policy and regulation.
Commercial viability of alternative non food crops and biomass on Scottish Farms
The study sets out to examine the main factors affecting the commercial viability of non food crops in Scotland today and in the future.
BioenergyWM
West Midlands Bioenergy Audit
The West Midlands Bioenergy Audit was completed in June 2005. The report specifically investigates the extent of adoption of biomass, biogas and biofuel within the region.
The Alternative Energy Guide
This guide provides background information regarding bioenergy and renewable energy targets within the West Midlands.
The Opportunities from Liquid Biofuels
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the opportunities open to farmers to produce biofuels.
Bioenergy: Turning Opportunity into Commercial Reality: Conference Report
This report documents the key messages delivered by speakers during the conference.
Biodiesel Production Plant Feasibility Report
This report aims to investigate the possibility of creating a biodiesel production plant.
Biodiesel Production Plant cost calculator
A calculator produced to accompany the Biodiesel Production Plant Feasibility Report.
West Midlands Biodiesel Economic Evaluation Calculator
The report aims to provide a no nonsense calculator for farmers and growers to utilise to assess the potential economic viabililty of producing biodiesel and oilseed rape oil in farm operations.
West Midlands Biodiesel Economic Evaluation Calculator
The calculator associated with the above study.
West Midlands Regional Documents
AWM: Cluster mapping and analysis in the environmental industries of the West Midlands
This report presents an analysis and map of environmental industry clusters within the West Midlands.
West Midlands Regional Energy Strategy
The West Midlands Regional Energy Strategy aims to make the West Midlands more energy efficient.
Wood for Energy: Energising the West Midlands for the 21st Century
This document provides analyses how best to develop a wood supply programme in the West Midlands.
West Midlands Energy Strategy Monitoring Report 2006
This report aims to measure the progress of the West Midlands towards the Regional targets outlined in the West Midlands Energy Strategy.
Biomass Task Force
The Government's Response to the Biomass Task Force Report
Biomass Task Force: Report to the Government
BioenergyWM Forum Presentations 21st September 2006
Smartest Energy
A presentation by David Taylor (Smartest Energy) providing an overview of the energy market, Renewable Obligation Certificates and Power Purchase Agreements.
National Non Food Crops Centre
A presentation by Richard Safford describing the role of the NNFCC within the regions.
Technology Innovation Centre
A presentation by Mike Ahearne describing bioenergy projects that the TIC has been involved in.
Marches Energy Agency
A presentation by Richard Davies aimed at stimulating discussion regarding how bioenergy can be taken forward within the West Midlands.
Talbott's Heating Ltd
A presentation describing the BG100 biomass Combined Heat and Power generator.
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