In a 29 September post introducing a report published in July, the REA argues that the UK will need more sustainable biomass, combining domestic production, notably energy crops, with imports.
It cites NESO scenarios putting bioenergy demand at around 190-216 TWh in 2050 and says biomass provides around 14% of UK electricity, with up to 5.5 GW of dispatchable capacity; about two-thirds of feedstocks are sourced domestically.
For plants leaving the Renewables Obligation, the REA puts transitional support at around £30m a year between 2027 and 2032, based on an industry estimate. This is an industry position.
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Suggested citation: databiomass.com, “UK: REA calls for more biomass, both home-grown and imported”, 13 October 2026, based on REA — Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology.