2009 Task 30 Conference: Linking technology and Biomass
Taupo, New Zealand - 01-04 December 2009
The climate and soils of New Zealand
provide many opportunities for producing biomass for energy. While
forest residues play a significant part of current energy production,
there are many other potential sources of short rotation crops (SRC)
grown specifically for energy. Opportunities include willow, eucalypts,
switch grass and other woody and lignocellulosic species that have the
added benefit of not competing with food crops.
A line-up of high profile international speakers at this conference will
provide an overview of current knowledge in the area of SRC and
country-specific case studies. Presentations will explore the
technologies essential to creating a viable system, including processes
for converting SRC into energy for heat or biofuels, efficient
harvesting systems and tools for land–use optimisation. A key aspect to
be covered is establishing pathways to market. The event will conclude
with a field trip to current SRC operations in the Taupo region.
Conference delegates will gain a greater appreciation of the
international and domestic knowledge on potential SRC, potential energy
pathways and the role of technology. The event will be of interest to
land owners and managers, government agencies, bioenergy suppliers and
investors, and scientists and researchers in the field of bioenergy.
The event is proudly supported by Scion and Pure Power.
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