Wood energy could contribute €70m to economy - SEI
Ireland has the potential to develop an indigenous fuel supply from forestry and wood industry waste for domestic and industrial markets, a conference will hear.
By 2020 refined wood fuels produced in Ireland could be meeting 3 - 5% of our heating needs and contributing approximately €70m per year to the rural economy, according to David Taylor chief executive of Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), who was announcing details of the forthcoming ‘Wood Energy 2005’ Conference and Study Tour.
