The European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) is based at Aston University and will work to develop innovative solutions to issues in the sector, with opportunities for collaboration between industry and academia, according to the Birmingham Post.
I have no doubt that the EBRI initiative will ensure that this region plays a fundamental role in this achieving this important task.
Mike Loftus
Locate in Birmingham
A combined heat and power plant will be established at the facility to test the feasibility of different forms of biofuel, while EBRI will provide consultancy and training services to businesses and government.
Mike Loftus, from inward investment agency Locate in Birmingham, told the newspaper: "Every day the media headlines reinforce the need to identify and implement new ways of generating energy.
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"I have no doubt that the EBRI initiative will ensure that this region plays a fundamental role in this achieving this important task.
Aston University has a record of working in the bioenergy field, with Professor Tony Bridgwater last year receiving the Johannes Linneborn Prize for his contribution to biomass.
The professor began his research into the technology over 25 years ago and is involved with SUPERGEN Bioenergy, the UK's largest bioenergy research consortium.
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