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On-Farm Energy Generation - ONE WEEK TO BOOK!
Securing revenue streams from land based energy22 Jun 2010 - 23 Jun 2010
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
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The agricultural sector is on of the hardest hit by diminishing revenue streams and is increasingly looking towards alternative resources to maximise the return from their land. On-Farm Energy Generation is something that is becoming more and more attractive as various incentives are becoming available and the ever topical issue of carbon reduction is further putting the spotlight on sustainability. On the 22nd and 23rd June 2010 experts will converge at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire to discuss all the critical issues surrounding On-Farm Energy Generation. Farmers have a huge potential resource pool at their disposal and this conference is designed to give the agricultural sector guidance on how to capture other means of revenue from their landbase, enabling them to gain valuable information on the range of technologies available and issues that may influence investment decisions. With organisations such as The NFU, The Enviroment Agency, The NNFCC, The CLA, BiogenGreenfinch, FEC Services, Scottish Agricultural College, Savills and many more this is an event not to be missed.
The programme:
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Day 1 |
22nd June 2010 |
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09.20 – 09.25 |
Welcome
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09.25 - 09.40 |
Introduction
Richard Gueterbock, Conference Co-Chairman |
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09.40 - 10.10 |
Keynote address: Renewable Energy from Waste- sector trends and the options in an agricultural context
Peter Jones OBE, Sector Commentator |
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10.10 - 10.40 |
The role of agriculture in an energy reliant and de-carbonising world
- averting energy crisis. Agriculture’s role in energy security
- feed-in-tariffs – the impact for farming
- opportunities for farming
- the stance of the NFU
Dr Jonathon Scurlock, Chief Policy Advisor, NFU |
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10.40 – 11.00 |
An industry analysis of the Feed-in tariffs; impact for farmers
- Building FITs into a business model
- Feasibility studies
- Other incentives
- Further considerations
Chris Plackett, Commercial Director, Farming Energy Consultant Services |
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11.00 - 11.15 |
Question and Answer Session |
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11.15 - 11.45 |
Refreshment Break |
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTION |
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11.45 - 12.05 |
Technical update, the role of AD for agriculture
- what do Government incentives mean for farmers
- FITs, ROCs and RHIs
- Applying the technology on-farm
Michael Chesshire, Technical Director, BiogenGreenfinch |
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12.05 - 12.25 |
Bringing small scale AD to
- the potential of on-farm AD in the
- technical and economic challenges
- making it happen
Dr Prab Mistry, Principal Consultant, AEA Group |
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12.25 – 12.45 |
Learning lessons from small scale on-farm AD in
- on-farm anaerobic digestion in
- increasing efficiency through private ownership
- incorporating training into the planning process
Ute Koners, Project Manager, MT Energie |
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12.45 - 13.00 |
Question and Answer Session |
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13.00 - 14.10 |
Lunch, Networking and Exhibition Viewing |
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Denis Chamberlain, Conference Co-Chairman |
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AD – REGULATION |
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14.10 - 14.35 |
Regulatory and licensing issues – the facts
- feedstock requirements
- how green is AD?
- fundamentals
Viv Dennis, Policy Advisor (Biowaste), Environment Agency |
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14.35 – 15.00 |
Case Study: Overcoming the hurdles to success
- experiences gained from setting up an AD system
- planning – issues and attitudes
- grid connection – meeting grid standards
- ROCs – understanding the legislation
Colin Risbridger, Orkney Farmer |
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15.00 – 15.10 |
Question and Answer Session |
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15.10 - 15.40 |
Refreshment Break |
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AD – FEEDSTOCK AND DIGESTATE |
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15.40 – 16.00 |
Input analysis: Getting out what you put in - securing high quality feedstock
- Wider resource availability and competitiveness issues
- Sourcing and securing feedstock – is there a role for energy crops, and if so, what?
- Getting the balance correct
Adrian Matthews, Consultant, Masstock Farm Consultancy |
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16.00 – 17.00 |
DIGESTATE | INDUSTRY DISCUSSION
In depth analysis of the key issues surrounding digestate, industry presentations followed by debate open to the floor
Panel guests:
- Michael Chesshire, Technical Director, BiogenGreenfinch | The fundamentals of digestate |