The use of hemp has gained importance in recent years not only in the textile and building materials sectors, but also in the energy and raw materials industries. The HempNRG project investigated how residues from industrial hemp processing—previously largely underutilized—can be utilized for sustainable bioenergy production. The goal is to use these byproducts as cost-effective raw materials and to develop ecologically and economically advantageous process chains that enable practical implementation.
Particular attention is paid to insulation production: While hemp fibers are already established as a climate-friendly alternative to mineral wool or Styrofoam, they generate the same amount of lignocellulose-containing residues. Their efficient use for energy could significantly increase resource yield and simultaneously further improve the carbon footprint of ecological hemp insulation materials.
Within the framework of the project, practical studies were conducted on waste storage, pretreatment, and energy recovery – from biogas and cogeneration concepts to thermal conversion processes and biomass gasification. The results open up new possibilities for the cascade use of fiber-rich waste, strengthen regional value creation, and contribute to the circular bioeconomy.
The final workshop on November 26, 2025, will present the most important findings, discuss obstacles and opportunities with stakeholders from science and practice, and demonstrate ways in which residues from the hemp industry can be integrated into sustainable energy and production concepts in the future.
The event is aimed at the following group of people:
– Representatives of the hemp industry
– Companies in the energy and environmental sectors
– Employees of research and development institutions
– Decision-makers from politics and administration
– Representatives from the construction and insulation industry
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