Research from the University has played a major role in a new report that highlights the importance of bioenergy in moving the UK towards a low carbon economy.
The report, features the research of Professor Gail Taylor that highlights how bioenergy can deliver significant greenhouse gas savings, provided that the right crop is planted on appropriate land.
Professor Taylor said:
“This research has provided important evidence to show how growing bioenergy crops can deliver carbon emissions reductions for the UK whilst at the same time, reducing our carbon dioxide emissions.”
The report summarises much of the research from a four-year, £4 million project funded by Energy Technology Institute (ETI).
Overall the ETI report will inform policy decisions and shows that bioenergy is a flexible low carbon option for the UK that if deployed to meet 10 per cent of future energy demand, could cut 55 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
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