Eucalyptus: the key to future energy

Efficiency and low consumption of water and nutrients, as well as high rates of growth and CO2 fixation are the best species of eucalyptus growing biomass for energy purposes.This is clear from the research for a decade has developed the R & D Forestry Ence Group in Huelva, which has been analyzing various herbaceous and woody biomass to grow and clean energy.
As reported by the group, the first results show that "by far", there are several species of eucalyptus by the most efficient fix more atmospheric CO2 in biomass because of its higher growth, higher calorific value and less need water and fertilizer, compared to other species such as thistle, willow or paulownia biomass energy.

Biomass Energy

The main environmental benefits of eucalyptus, as shown restraint in their consumption of resources, give clear comparative benefits compared to agricultural crops with fertilizer and water demands much higher.
In the European context and biomass energy.

This makes the tree species in a choice "unbeatable," said Ence, traditional farming areas where reform of the CAP are compromising their future profitability and viability.Another factor that strengthens the energy crop as an alternative to agricultural abandonment is the target set by Europe in the development of renewable energy.The EU stands at a 20% share of production of this type of energy in 2020, bringing to biomass as a replacement for certain crops suitable for low competitiveness.

Clean energy: Eucaliptus and biomass

Ence, which leads in Spain to develop this type of energy, already in Huelva with more than 8,000 hectares of energy crops.
Ence forest plans also include the conversion of indigenous forest in those areas occupied by eucalyptus wood by low productivity and high environmental sensitivity as required and biomass energy..