REEDBASE is a working group (or “innovation cluster”) of organisations in central and eastern Europe interested in using reed biomass as a source of sustainable energy (and other products), following the so-called “Triple Helix” model of institutions (government, business, and researchers) established to enhance their collaboration. However, ReedBASE also includes relevant civil society organisations.
ReedBASE seeks to identify priority research areas, development projects and commercial investments for improving traditional utilisation as well as renewable energy production from reed biomass. These priorities include innovations in wetland management, harvesting machinery, processing equipment, and products such as: