Purpose: This study examines the operational and business challenges associated with rice straw management, focusing on sustainable alternatives to traditional burning methods. The research identifies key barriers and potential solutions for effective rice straw utilization within the Valencian...

Hybrid renewable energy systems (HYRES) are an established pathway for electricity system decarbonisation and have similarly emerged as a solution for industrial process heat utility systems. This work has analysed the potential economic benefits of implementing a HYRES with a biomass and...

Propylene, a fundamental chemical, has witnessed a significant surge in demand in recent decades, establishing itself as the second most primary intermediate compound after ethylene. Propylene manufacturing currently depends on non-renewable resources, specifically naphtha or propane from fossil...

This study investigates the environmental effects of agricultural trade, renewable energy use, and economic growth in a panel of 14 selected countries for the period 2000-2021. Per capita Co₂ emissions are modeled as the dependent variable using a second-generation panel data method, the...

Great efforts in biotechnology are being made to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to drive a transition toward a bioeconomy. However, these early-stage technical concepts also carry sustainability risks at ecological, social and economic levels due to large-scale biomass flows when scaled to...

The 1970s oil crisis led to a chase for alternative fossil fuel alternatives in Europe and the wood pellets were invented, though only in de 1990s gained acceptance as a dependable source of energy and needed standards to ensure quality and fair-trade conditions. Our study focused on the...

Measuring the contributions of the bioeconomy depends on the concept and method used. The concept of bioeconomy linked to biomass is widely used, and estimating the bio-based share in sectors, activities, or products is a limitation and a challenge. Therefore, the present study aims to propose a...

On July 15, 2024, China issued the "Action Plan for the Low-Carbon Transformation of Coal Power (2024-2027)" (hereinafter referred to as the "New Policy"). New Policy emphasizes that in order to achieve the 2025 and 2027 coal power carbon reduction targets, low-carbon transformation and...

"How are different processes for removing CO2 from the atmosphere perceived by stakeholders in different regions of Germany?" This question was explored in workshops of the project BioNET ("Multistage assessment of biobased negative emission technologies")1 in order to beter understand the...

This study investigates the factors influencing the choice of cooking fuels in Cameroon, analyzing trends over two distinct periods (2007-2014 and 2014-2021). Using data from the Cameroonian Household Living Standards Survey and employing the Additive Random Utility Model, the study explores the...

Background: Rural fires, worsened by climate factors such as drought, biomass buildup, and ignition sources, threaten sustainability. Recovering residual biomass (RB) presents a promising way to lower fire risk by reducing fuel loads and generating renewable energy; however, logistical costs in...

Researchers are still in conflict on how biomass energy usage affects the environment, the economy, and human development. Moreover, since its inception, climate change has become one of humanity's greatest challenges, inspiring massive efforts to lessen its effects and concentrate on...

Biogas technology offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for addressing energy needs, particularly in rural areas. Despite its potential benefits, the adoption of biogas technology in rural Limpopo, South Africa, remains limited. This paper critically examines the factors hindering its...

Renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-derived commodities – such as ammonia, methanol and e-kerosene — are expected to play an important role in the transition to low-carbon energy because they are essential to decarbonize sectors such as heavy industry and transport. Jointly produced by the...

El documento tiene como objetivo identificar oportunidades y barreras y proponer recomendaciones para escalar iniciativas innovadoras de bioeconomía avanzada que contribuyan a un desarrollo productivo sostenible e inclusivo en el Ecuador. Se destacan cinco oportunidades: i) Ecuador como país...

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide advice and support for EU Member States, their regions or cities in the development of measures to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of bioenergy on air quality. Bioenergy use accounts for around 50% of the emissions of fine particulate matter...

The Governance Regulation sets out the legal requirements and specific content for Member States (MSs) to report to the EC on the five dimensions of the Energy Union, including when to report and templates for the reports, which are further detailed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)...

The Bio-FlexGen project is driving a transformative approach in the renewable energy sector, deploying an advanced Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology powered by digital tools to convert biomass residues (waste) into multiple energy outputs. This systemic solution is being developed and...

The report provides a detailed examination of the bioenergy sector within the European Union (EU), highlighting its significance in the global context and its role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. The report is an update of the CETO 2023 report. The report offers insights into the...

The report summarizes the current knowledge on the state of methane emissions from biogas plants. It delves into modern methods to detect and quantify biomethane emissions as well as best practices to mitigate them. Based on recent initiatives and good examples, the report defines a methodology...

The aim of this toolkit is to provide an overview of useful tools and aspects as well as challenges when considering investments in biomass and bioenergy opportunities in former coal+ regions. The toolkit focuses on the opportunities for planting biomass and using it as bioenergy for coal+...

The aim of this toolkit is to provide an overview of useful tools and aspects as well as challenges when considering investments in biomass and bioenergy opportunities in former coal+ regions. The toolkit focuses on the opportunities for planting biomass and using it as bioenergy for coal+...

In densely populated countries, land competition is a key challenge in light of a growing population and the land-intensive decarbonization of energy supply. We apply an energy system model using linear optimization to Germany as an example for a densely populated and industrialized nation with...

Background: This study explores the use of Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) models to optimize the collection and transportation of vineyard pruning biomass, a crucial resource for sustainable energy and material production. Efficient biomass logistics play a key role in supporting...

Background: In the pursuit of sustainable energy sources, residual biomass has emerged as a promising renewable resource. However, efficiently managing residual biomass poses significant challenges, particularly in optimizing supply chain operations. Advanced modeling approaches are necessary to...