Ukraine's biomass exports rise 63%

In the Ukraine solid biofuel exports are up 63.5% compared to 2009 figures.

According to data released by Fuel Alternative, a renewable energy and clean technology consulting firm, the exportation of biomass, including pellets and briquettes from wood, sunflower husks and grain straw reached 573,400 tonnes last year.

2010 biomass exports therefore represent 88% of the total solid biofuel produced in the nation last year.