Farming for a Greener Future
Discover how Acorn Bioenergy is empowering the rural economy
The UK’s journey to net-zero by 2050 demands bold innovation, and farmers are at the heart of this mission. Acorn Bioenergy’s Farming for a Greener Future report explores how renewable biomethane is transforming agricultural waste into clean energy, boosting biodiversity, enhancing soil health, and providing a sustainable income stream for farmers across the UK.
This report provides a clear, accessible guide to the role of biomethane generation while offering real-world examples from our facilities in Northamptonshire and Winchester. Discover how we are working closely with farmers and communities to deliver measurable environmental and economic benefits, all while helping the UK cut its reliance on fossil fuels.
If you’re interested in how clean energy and farming can work hand-in-hand to tackle climate change and build rural resilience, this report is essential reading.
Each Acorn facility saves around
30,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually
which is equivalent to taking more than 15,000 cars off the road or planting 1.2 million trees every year.
Our facilities will produce enough biomethane to heat over
100,000 Homes
once fully operational, while supporting the Government’s drive to quadruple the UK’s biomethane capacity by 2030-2035.
Farmers supplying our facilities benefit from
Guaranteed Income Streams
through high-quality organic fertiliser (digestate) to enhance soil health, and a reduction in reliance on costly, carbon-intensive artificial fertilisers.