10th September, 2009 7:18pmFarm Energy Event 25th November 2009
Farm Energy Event 25th November
For further information go to www.farm-smart.co.uk/farmenergy
The Farm Energy Event is the first event of its kind which will deal specifically with farm energy use; ways to save it, equipment to reduce its use, and ways to generate it.
With costs at an all time high, energy is now a major item on the agenda of the farming industry. This will be the first event to allow farmers and growers to look at real practical solutions and the latest technology available to help cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Exhibitors will be offering products and advice to help farmers and growers to be more energy efficient; to save money and follow best practice.
The event will also be looking at agricultural applications for renewable energy, biofuels, and non-food crops. Visitors will be able to see first-hand the opportunities for diversification into energy crops, the generation of energy on-farm and recycling of valuable resources.
Key areas:
•Energy efficiency and benchmarking
•The most efficient conventional equipment and control systems
•Waste recycling
•Anaerobic digestion and biogas
•Energy supply and management
•Farm business advice and consultancy
•Biomass equipment suppliers
•Biofuels and bioenergy
•Irrigation and water management, including water recycling
•Building design and supply
•Efficiency in refrigeration and ventilation
•Efficient grain drying and cooling systems
•Field equipment use and management
•GPS technology
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Energy from Waste
Work is progressing on the selection of a contractor to deliver the technology for Lincolnshire’s first Energy from Waste facility to be located in North Hykeham, to the south of Lincoln.
The facility will be designed and built to a very high standard providing a major energy efficiency boost to Lincolnshire’s economy. The design will ensure the facility is a 'good neighbour' to all in its locality.
Key facts and figures about the facility:
• Designed to treat approximately 150,000 tonnes of waste a year
• £110 million construction cost
• Plans include a visitor centre
• Between 20 and 40 jobs created
• Will be operational 24 hours a day
• Will produce 10 megajoules (MJ) of heat for local use
• Will generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity for sale to National Grid
Key next steps:
• Planning application submitted October 2009
• Planning consent in 2009
• Waste Management Company selected 2010
• Construction starts 2011
• EfW facility operational 2013
For more information:
Email: tacklingwaste@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/energyfromwaste
Tel: 01522 782070
