Biomass
One quarter of power generation from renewable sources in Saxony-Anhalt comes from biomass. Energy crops, wood or waste materials such as straw or manure are the most important source of renewable energy after wind power.
Bioenergy in Saxony-Anhalt
| Product | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Electricity generation from biomass: | Around 1,600 million kWh (2007) |
| Production locations for biofuels: | 10 |
| Quantity of biofuel produced: | 610,000 tonnes (2008) |
| Oil mill capacity for the manufacture of bio-oil for fuel production: | Around 270,000 tonnes (2008) |
Research
Concentrated and integrated research, orientated towards agriculture and application:
- Plant biotechnology, cultivation research and agricultural sciences are the focuses of research in Halle, Quedlinburg and Gatersleben, recognised across Germany
- The Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Gatersleben: one of the most influential plant growing centres in Germany
