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Freedom Giant Miscanthus
Freedom Giant Miscanthus

Freedom giant miscanthus is being commercialized as a feedstock for biofuels and biomaterials. It is a perennial grass that is well-suited to growing in the southeastern US, producing high and stable yields with low inputs. It was developed at Michigan State University and is the only named and certified variety for the region. Commercialization efforts include establishing foundation stock, growing demonstration plots, and developing the supply chain infrastructure needed for harvesting, storing, and transporting the biomass. The goal is to plant 50,000 to 100,000 acres in 2011 and achieve exponential growth in acreage in subsequent years.

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Commercializing Miscanthus as a Feedstock www.REPREVERenewables.com www.FreedomGiantMiscanthus.com Aug 13, 2010 MSU Biofuels Conference
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Giant Miscanthus 101
Giant Miscanthus The best crop in the SE for growth of cellulosic material Many benefits: Environmental High Yield & Profit Potential Government Benefits & Cost Sharing (BCAP) Low Inputs & Production Costs Care-free Growth
Giant miscanthus identified as a C4 perennial crop with huge biomass potential: 10-25 tons/acre/yr, dependent upon: Variety Culture practices Geographical location Soil Class Height up to 15 ft Dormant harvest: nutrients & moisture senesce back to roots 10-15% Moisture Content at harvest Sequesters Carbon Returns minerals back to roots Giant Miscanthus, all varieties:
Miscanthus is not switchgrass.
Developed by Dr. Brian Baldwin at MSU, through 12 years of biomass crop study and selection for superior traits. The only variety MEANT FOR the Southeast. Freedom is the only University-released, named, certified strain of giant miscanthus.
We see a lot of potential in Freedom giant miscanthus --its the most promising of the hundreds of miscanthus cultivars weve evaluated over the years, and its light years ahead of any of the other grasses. --Dr. Brian Baldwin, MSU
The Brief Story: Began with small amount of rhizomes Decided on certified Foundation Stock because of importance of purity Began propagating commercially Now licensing growers throughout SE Began talks with end-users on contracted biomass Now, in 2010: 500 acres of Foundation -- and over 5,000,000 rhizomes planted to date
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Yield Model: Year 1-5 2-3 Tons/Acre 1 8 Tons/Acre 2 13-15 Tons/Acre 3 18-22 Tons/Acre 4 22-25 Tons/Acre 5 Establishment Fertilizer Herbicides Little Fertilizer Little Herbicides Full Yield 20+ Year Life Stem Crown Size at Ground
At Planting Time, Marginal Soil Example Bulk Density Bale ~ 10 lbs/cubic ft. Briquette ~ 35 lbs/cubic ft. Pellet ~ 45 lbs/cubic ft.
1st Year Plot, August & October
Same plot, 2nd year July, 2010 Aug, 2010
6th Year Plot. Growing at MSU. No fertilizer.
Little to no fertilizer needs Highly drought tolerant No known pests Dense growth crowds out weeds Nutrients returned to soil each year Can grow on Marginal Soils CO 2 neutral, or negative energy source: Carbon credits ~ 12% Moisture Content at Harvest Up to 25 tons per acre yield Attributes & Benefits Driving Growth
New growth from rhizomes Plant is sterile Triploid = seed sterile Multiplication is by plant division 5,000 rhizomes per acre Giant Miscanthus Growth
Rhizomes
Freedom Material Characteristics Moisture Content At Harvest ~ 12% BTU Values: As Harvested ~ 7,250/lb Dry Basis ~ 8,200/lb Wood as harvested: ~ 4,600/lb Ash Content: ~ 3%
Yield Comparisons
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Biomass Yields for SE 3-5X the yield of timber & switchgrass Almost double the yield of other giant miscanthus
1 Acre of Freedom 28 tons total over first three years 20-25 tons/yr each year thereafter 288 tons after 16-years of harvest 18+ tons/year cumulative yield 12-15% Moisture Content
Scaling-Up: Our Growth Model
The Innovators Dilemma: You can always tell who the pioneers are Theyre the ones with the arrows in their backs.
Efforts Going Forward: 500+ acres of Foundation planted Demo plots in 10 states Monitor, research growth & yields Learn best approach for each region Ongoing Research with MSU 2011: We can plant 50-75,000 acres 2012+: Exponential growth in acreage
What is Freedom Giant Miscanthus? Utilized greenhouses and fields to accelerate propagation
500 Acres of Foundation Stock Will plant up to 100,000 acres in 2011
Southeast Demo Plots
Supply Chain Logistics
The Supply Chain Doesnt Exist Must create a supply chain, not just acreage Harvest, propagation equipment Storage and transportation Intermediary forms: pellets, briquettes, torrefied Were participating and innovating at each of these steps
Harvesting In-field bailing varies by equipment Up to 4x4x8 650 to 1,400 lbs per bale Modified existing equipment and specialized equipment under development
Storage Requirements & Options Ease of storage allows for year-around supply Annual storage in-field with cover Covered bales increase longevity Minimal risk of internal combustion or rot/loss (low moisture content) Bale handled with traditional tractors and forklifts
Handling and Conveyance
Transportation Efficiencies
Freedom Densification Options Shreds and Briquettes Pellets Shredding, Hammer-milling and pelletizing EU Pellet Standards Torrefied Hydrophobic / Inert = outside storage ~20% yield loss; ~30% boost in btu value
Field of Freedom Giant Miscanthus
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  • 1. Commercializing Miscanthus as a Feedstock www.REPREVERenewables.com www.FreedomGiantMiscanthus.com Aug 13, 2010 MSU Biofuels Conference
  • 2. 油
  • 4. Giant Miscanthus The best crop in the SE for growth of cellulosic material Many benefits: Environmental High Yield & Profit Potential Government Benefits & Cost Sharing (BCAP) Low Inputs & Production Costs Care-free Growth
  • 5. Giant miscanthus identified as a C4 perennial crop with huge biomass potential: 10-25 tons/acre/yr, dependent upon: Variety Culture practices Geographical location Soil Class Height up to 15 ft Dormant harvest: nutrients & moisture senesce back to roots 10-15% Moisture Content at harvest Sequesters Carbon Returns minerals back to roots Giant Miscanthus, all varieties:
  • 6. Miscanthus is not switchgrass.
  • 7. Developed by Dr. Brian Baldwin at MSU, through 12 years of biomass crop study and selection for superior traits. The only variety MEANT FOR the Southeast. Freedom is the only University-released, named, certified strain of giant miscanthus.
  • 8. We see a lot of potential in Freedom giant miscanthus --its the most promising of the hundreds of miscanthus cultivars weve evaluated over the years, and its light years ahead of any of the other grasses. --Dr. Brian Baldwin, MSU
  • 9. The Brief Story: Began with small amount of rhizomes Decided on certified Foundation Stock because of importance of purity Began propagating commercially Now licensing growers throughout SE Began talks with end-users on contracted biomass Now, in 2010: 500 acres of Foundation -- and over 5,000,000 rhizomes planted to date
  • 10. 油
  • 11. Yield Model: Year 1-5 2-3 Tons/Acre 1 8 Tons/Acre 2 13-15 Tons/Acre 3 18-22 Tons/Acre 4 22-25 Tons/Acre 5 Establishment Fertilizer Herbicides Little Fertilizer Little Herbicides Full Yield 20+ Year Life Stem Crown Size at Ground
  • 12. At Planting Time, Marginal Soil Example Bulk Density Bale ~ 10 lbs/cubic ft. Briquette ~ 35 lbs/cubic ft. Pellet ~ 45 lbs/cubic ft.
  • 13. 1st Year Plot, August & October
  • 14. Same plot, 2nd year July, 2010 Aug, 2010
  • 15. 6th Year Plot. Growing at MSU. No fertilizer.
  • 16. Little to no fertilizer needs Highly drought tolerant No known pests Dense growth crowds out weeds Nutrients returned to soil each year Can grow on Marginal Soils CO 2 neutral, or negative energy source: Carbon credits ~ 12% Moisture Content at Harvest Up to 25 tons per acre yield Attributes & Benefits Driving Growth
  • 17. New growth from rhizomes Plant is sterile Triploid = seed sterile Multiplication is by plant division 5,000 rhizomes per acre Giant Miscanthus Growth
  • 19. Freedom Material Characteristics Moisture Content At Harvest ~ 12% BTU Values: As Harvested ~ 7,250/lb Dry Basis ~ 8,200/lb Wood as harvested: ~ 4,600/lb Ash Content: ~ 3%
  • 21. 油
  • 22. Biomass Yields for SE 3-5X the yield of timber & switchgrass Almost double the yield of other giant miscanthus
  • 23. 1 Acre of Freedom 28 tons total over first three years 20-25 tons/yr each year thereafter 288 tons after 16-years of harvest 18+ tons/year cumulative yield 12-15% Moisture Content
  • 24. Scaling-Up: Our Growth Model
  • 25. The Innovators Dilemma: You can always tell who the pioneers are Theyre the ones with the arrows in their backs.
  • 26. Efforts Going Forward: 500+ acres of Foundation planted Demo plots in 10 states Monitor, research growth & yields Learn best approach for each region Ongoing Research with MSU 2011: We can plant 50-75,000 acres 2012+: Exponential growth in acreage
  • 27. What is Freedom Giant Miscanthus? Utilized greenhouses and fields to accelerate propagation
  • 28. 500 Acres of Foundation Stock Will plant up to 100,000 acres in 2011
  • 31. The Supply Chain Doesnt Exist Must create a supply chain, not just acreage Harvest, propagation equipment Storage and transportation Intermediary forms: pellets, briquettes, torrefied Were participating and innovating at each of these steps
  • 32. Harvesting In-field bailing varies by equipment Up to 4x4x8 650 to 1,400 lbs per bale Modified existing equipment and specialized equipment under development
  • 33. Storage Requirements & Options Ease of storage allows for year-around supply Annual storage in-field with cover Covered bales increase longevity Minimal risk of internal combustion or rot/loss (low moisture content) Bale handled with traditional tractors and forklifts
  • 36. Freedom Densification Options Shreds and Briquettes Pellets Shredding, Hammer-milling and pelletizing EU Pellet Standards Torrefied Hydrophobic / Inert = outside storage ~20% yield loss; ~30% boost in btu value
  • 37. Field of Freedom Giant Miscanthus
  • 38. 油