Green Energy Returns to the ČSA Quarry. Scientists Grow Giant Grass that Cleans the Soil

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This week, the next stage of planting giant sedge is underway at the former lignite quarry of the Czechoslovak Army (ČSA) in the Most region, where coal was mined just a few years ago. This exceptionally hardy energy crop is intended to help restore disturbed soil after mining and point the way to modern biomass production.

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A team of scientists is planting the grass, which is able to grow quickly even on contaminated and nutrient-poor soils, around the former ČSA quarry in the Most region. From giant ordovicianum it is possible to obtain biomass that has a calorific value comparable to brown coal.