Large-scale Eucalyptus energy farms and power cogeneration

Robert C. Noroña

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Large-scale Eucalyptus energy farms and power cogeneration

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Authors:

Robert C. Noroña

Year:

1983

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

In: Standiford, Richard B; Ledig, F Thomas, technical coordinators. Proceedings of a work-shop on Eucalyptus in California, June 14-16, 1983, Sacramento, California. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW 69. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p.35-41

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Abstract

A thorough evaluation of all factors possibly affecting a large-scale planting of eucalyptus is foremost in determining the cost effectiveness of the planned operation. Seven basic areas of concern must be analyzed: 1. Species Selection 2. Site Preparation 3. Planting 4. Weed Control 5. Irrigation 6. Harvest Planning 7. Economics of Co-generation Only after detailed analysis has been completed, can the decision to move forward with major capital expenditures be made. Present pay-back is marginal depending on cost of installations, operating expenses and "avoidable rate" payments from utilities.

Parent Publication

Proceedings of a workshop on Eucalyptus in California; June 14-16, 1983; Sacramento, California

Citation

Noroña, Robert C. 1983. Large-scale Eucalyptus energy farms and power cogeneration. In: Standiford, Richard B; Ledig, F Thomas, technical coordinators. Proceedings of a work-shop on Eucalyptus in California, June 14-16, 1983, Sacramento, California. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW 69. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p.35-41