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.