ON- FARM BIOMASS WORKSHOP ON BENEFITS OF BIOMASS HEATING
A workshop exploring the benefits of heating with biomass and the Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI) for farms and rural businesses will be held on the farm of Tom Hegan on Thursday 3rd of October.
The workshop is in association with Tom Hegan who is a supplier of wood chip, a willow grower and part of Northern Bio energy.
During the workshop there will be an opportunity to learn about the available boiler types, fuel delivery systems, storage requirements and fuel types, along with the benefits of converting to biomass. Making an application for the Commercial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will also be discussed.
Speakers: Cathal Ellis, Renewable energy Technologist, Greenmount Campus, Cafre. An introduction to bimass and the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Alan Hegan Northern Bio Energy Ltd Our company profile, history and what we do. A private sector look at the RHI including the current consultation on phase 2 balancing with practicalties. Biomass dos and donts.
Nick Hesford Queens university Belfast The biodiversity benefits of biomass.
A number of trade stands will be present at the workshop including: TC McKeown Engineering Biomass Store Manufacturers.
R&S Biomass Froling biomass boiler agents.
Alternative Heat Herz biomass boiler agents
Green Energy Engineering Slimpel/Propel boiler agents.
Forest Service Advice on funding grants.
Glendale Tree Services Chipping contractors
Ultra Screen Biomasss grader manufacturers.
The workshop will be held on Thursday 3 October 1pm at 29 Lurgy Road, Dungannnon , BT71 4DF.
By Renewable energy Techniologist, Greenmount Campus, Cafre Cathal Ellis. cathal.ellis@dardni.gov.uk or Tel: 028 9442 6793.