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 |
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Electricity generation from biomass: | Around 2,842 million kWh (213) |
Production locations for biofuels: | 7 |
Quantity of biofuel produced: | 1.009.481 tonnes (2014) |
Research in biomass

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