District Eating Ltd (DEL) collaborated with Lincolnshire County Council to explore opportunities for low-carbon horticulture in the region. The project aimed to identify sites where greenhouses could benefit from reduced operating costs by using surplus heat. We also conducted stakeholder engagement with key industries to discuss potential opportunities for growing food at their sites.
The project successfully identified and mapped several areas in Lincolnshire with strong potential for low-carbon horticulture, highlighting key opportunities for the utilisation of waste heat and CO2. Through extensive stakeholder engagement, DEL established a database of contacts, including renewable energy providers, anaerobic digestion plants, and local growers, fostering the groundwork for future collaborations. A key outcome of the project was the identification of promising sites that could support pilot schemes, including those with available waste heat, renewable power, and land suitable for greenhouse development.
This project underscores Lincolnshire’s potential to become a leader in low-carbon horticulture, showcasing how strategic collaboration and innovative use of resources can drive resilience and sustainability in food production. Reflecting on the project, Dan Clayton of Lincolnshire County Council said, “It was a really positive project, and I enjoyed working with the team [at District Eating].”
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