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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a