Miscanthus, also called "elephant grass,  is a tall perennial grass that has been evaluated in Europe during the past 5-10 years as a new bioenergy crop. Most of the miscanthus cultivars proposed as a commercial crop in Europe are sterile hybrids (Miscanthus x giganteus) which originated in Japan. Miscanthus was first cultivated in Europe in the 1930s.

Miscanthus can be harvested every year with a sugar cane harvester and can be grown in a cool climate like that of northern Europe.

BIOENERGY SCHEME Application for Pre-Planting Approval - intend to utilise, willow / miscanthus biomass as a source of bioenergy. Has the applicant engaged in any initial discussions with these existing or ...