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Project Code [2004-SD-DS-17-M2]

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Project title

The contribution of energy crops to a sustainable future in Ireland: A foresight study

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)

Lead Applicant

Michael Jones

Project Abstract

This report assesses the potential contribution of energy crops to sustainable development in Ireland quantifying their potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through displaced agricultural land uses and heat and electricity generation. An economic assessment of energy crops is also made from the perspective of farm producers consumers and a national cost-benefit analysis. Additional major environmental impacts are also considered. Energy crops were selected for study as a promising GHG-reduction strategy on the basis of increased conventional fuel prices and decreased returns for conventional agricultural production since decoupling of subsidies from production in January 2005. Detailed evaluation was limited to the promising energy crops Miscanthus and short-rotation-coppice willow (SRCW).

Grant Approved

�51,565.63

Research Hub

Sustainability

Research Theme

Socio-Economic Considerations

Start Date

01/01/2005

Initial Projected Completion Date

n/a