All Woody Biomass - Pelleting (Catchments)

Technical Challenges - Existing expertise and infrastructure in respect of `Working for Water` programmes in respect of harvesting and eradication projects required for conversion to electricity. It may be simpler and less risky to generate new sources of renewable electricity rather than converting existing power stations to co-firing. Cost Challenges - There may be as many as 40 viable projects, all having a 20-year lifetime - with significant capital investment required. Policy Challenges - The projects are feasible and well aligned with existing expertise and infrastructure in respect of `Working for Water` programmes. Integration with DEA `Working for Energy` required and incorporation into IPP programmes needed. Environmental Challenges - The net impact on greenhouse gas emissions is large, despite land use change effects, given the significant reduction in GHG as CO2 equivalents in comparison to coal.