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Miscanthus is a perennial energy and fibre crop with high biomass output and stable agricultural performance.
It can grow for many years in one location, needs little plant protection and improves soil structure while supporting CO2 capture.
Miscanthus plantations outperform many temperate forest systems in biomass accumulation while offering strong production economics.
Biomass accumulation per hectare compared with key timber species.
| Year | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
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| Miscanthus | 35 | 85 | 165 | 270 | 370 | 455 | 585 | 640 | 740 | 825 | 925 |
| Pine | - | - | 58 | 112 | 170 | 224 | 269 | 308 | 340 | 368 | 392 |
| Birch | - | 25 | 68 | 112 | 152 | 187 | 215 | 239 | 259 | 275 | 287 |
| Aspen | - | 26 | 54 | 84 | 116 | 148 | 175 | 196 | 212 | 223 | 229 |
Miscanthus enables a wide range of industrial applications without requiring additional timber-processing infrastructure.
Fuel pellets
Bio-concrete
Board material
Miscanthus cardboard
Miscanthus paper and pulp
Wall panels
Animal bedding
Granules for extrusion
Composite materials
Filler for 3D printing
Plastic products with fibres
Compostable tableware
The raw-material chain can be organised throughout the year to provide predictable supply for production.
Crop drying
Harvesting
Baling
Miscanthus combines high biomass performance with attractive agricultural economics.
The calendar below outlines the core steps from soil preparation to harvest.
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