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Grass is greener energy source, biomass research project shows
A five year research project has found that native grass that grows well on brownfield sites can be turned into "an excellent fuel" for biomass power stations and boilers.
Researchers at Teeside University's Contaminated Land and Water Centre tested four types of plant but settled on reed canary grass because of its ability to thrive in poor soils and contaminated industrial sites. That fact alleviates ethical concerns over agricultural land being used for fuel instead of food.
The grass is harvested and baled before being turned into bricks and pellets.
The University hopes to commercialise the idea and is in talks with major biomass power station operators.
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