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Validation and standardization of SRIC (short-rotation intensive culture) production costs

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6262111
The objective of the Short Rotation Woody Crops Program has always been ''to improve the productivity and cost efficiency of growing woody plants for energy.'' The program has reached the stage now where research results indicating improved productivity and reduced costs can be tested in larger plots. Monoculture Viability Trials ranging in size from 10 to 35 ha are being established in 3 locations with co-funding from industry. One major component of the trials is to accurately determine all costs associated with establishing, maintaining, and harvesting an operational-scale, short-rotation intensive culture plantation. A standardized cost accounting spreadsheet for reporting cost information has been agreed upon by all investigators involved.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6262111
Report Number(s):
CONF-8708127-1; ON: DE87014799
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English