Presentation: Kevin Lindegaard, The role of decision support and information tools, in successful scaling up of the biomass industry.

In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Kevin Lindegaard (Envirocrops) introduces decision-making tools and an educational game to help aspiring biomass crop growers evaluate their options.

Kevin Lindegaard has nearly 30 years of experience working in the field of energy crops and renewable energy. He spent 7 years working at Long Ashton Research Station as the plant breeder in charge of the European Willow Breeding Programme. He was responsible for breeding high-yielding and disease resistant willow varieties including: Resolution, Endurance and Endeavour.

Kevin has acted as a consultant for 20 years and has done hundreds of feasibility studies. He is currently using his consultancy skills to help build the Envirocrops web app – a decision support tool that will harness the digital tools we take for granted in modern life. He also is a key member of the Biomass Connect consortia. He also runs the Sustainable Fuel Register. He is a former director of the Wood Heat Association.