Up to 10% of future energy needs in Ireland could be provided by bioenergy, which would create 4,000 sustainable jobs and inject hundred of millions into the domestic economy, according to Bioenergy 2008 organisers.

Over 15,000 people are expected to meet, next month, at the Teagasc Farmfest at Mellows Centre, Galway, to hear how bioenergy and wood based fuels are key elements in finding practical and cost effective solutions to fossil fuels.

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The event, jointly organised by COFORD, Sustainable Energy Ireland and Teagasc, will offer indoor and outdoor exhibitions including technology workshops, field demonstrations and new product launches.

Over 100 exhibitors are also expected to present their latest products and services at the event, on 20 June.

Research has suggested Ireland’s dependency on imported energy has outstripped the EU average of 50%, by growing to almost 90%.

The June conference will highlight the benefits of growing, harvesting and using wood fuels and energy crops to generate heat, electricity and fuel for both homes and businesses.

A bioenergy conference will also be held at Athenry on June 19.

(PR/JM)