The yield of biomass in energy equivalent figure harvested per hectare of energy plantation is the key parameter in local energy plant consideration.
Energy yields of various plants*
Энергетическое растение |
Dry mass yield |
Energy production per hectare |
MT DM per ha |
GJ per ha |
|
Willow |
15-17 |
280-315 |
Poplar |
9-16 |
170-300 |
Miscanthus |
8-32 |
140-560 |
Straw |
2-4 |
35-70 |
Hemp |
10-18 |
170-300 |
Giant reed |
15-35 |
245-570 |
*Source: AEBIOM, EUBIA
The climate and soil conditions available in the Polesia Forest steppe regions of Ukraine provide for the most optimal production of energy willow varieties among all energy crops.