Conversion of Forest Residues into Renewable Solid Fuel
This project explores the potential of using waste forest residues to create a renewable solid fuel.
Project Insights
-
€49,060
Total Project Costs -
1 yr
Project Duration -
2017
Year Funded
Project Description
The main objective of this project is to investigate and validate the pilot scale production of solid wood fuel products (briquettes & pellets) from forest thinning's. The project also intends to evaluate the economic and supply chain feasibility of converting a large volume of waste thinning's into a valuable renewable fuel. The project lead – Dowmann Ltd, are supported by Coillte and Teagasc and this work will build on SEAI's bioenergy supply chain report that estimated the energy potential of forest thinning's at 117,608 toe/year by 2030.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €49,060
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2017
Lead Organisation: Dowmann Ltd
Partner Organisation(s): N/A
Robert Dowdall
Lead ResearcherExpertise: Engineering; Renewable Energy;Technology Commercialisation; Sustainable Biomass;Thermochemical Processes;