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Planting for power in central New York

Journal Article · · Biologue and the Regional Biomass Energy Program Reports
OSTI ID:569470

The Salix consortium has joined forces with the US DOE and USDA to grow dedicated plantations of willows strategically located within a 50 mile radius (or easy hauling distance) of coal-burning power plants. At harvest time, the energy farmers could have as much as 7.5 tonnes of oven dry wood per acre per year. This article describes this project, covering the following areas: biomass power for rural development; energy farming; the Salix plan; New York State`s utilities; commercializing a new crop; the SUNY ESF team; biomass test field station; planting and harvesting; what lies ahead. 2 figs.

OSTI ID:
569470
Journal Information:
Biologue and the Regional Biomass Energy Program Reports, Journal Name: Biologue and the Regional Biomass Energy Program Reports Journal Issue: 4 and 1 Vol. 14-15; ISSN 1046-0411; ISSN BRBREM
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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