WP7

WP7: Sustainability - environmental and socio-economic performance

WP-Leader: UHOH - Prof. Iris Lewandowski.

 

WP Team: IBERS, ANNA.

 

 

Tasks:

  1. Data compilation. 
  2. Development of a production model with spatial data visualisation.
  3. LCA analysis and quantification of GHG emission savings.
  4. Cost analysis.
  5. Identification of optimized miscanthus value chains.
  6. Development of recommendations.

 

Organisation chart for modelling and LCA and cost assessments

WP7 progress so far

 

Data gathered in WPs 3-6 will be integrated in the development of modelling parameters needed to build up life-cycle analysis (LCA) models and other decision support tools to identify optimum Miscanthus production scenarios in varying environments (WP7).

Work was begun on the development of a harvesting model for optimization of biomass quality (WP7). Samples of biomass from field trials at several sites were taken and analysed for quality and composition. The data collected will be fed into a harvesting model for the optimization of biomass quality.

The main final result of WP7 will be the development of a harvesting model to optimize biomass quality and dry matter yield and to define the best harvesting time for each genotype to achieve optimal biomass quality for specific end uses. Based on life-cycle analysis (LCA) and cost assessment, the best performing Miscanthus-based value chains will be identified for all tested locations.