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FAO unveils new bioenergy assessment tool
A decision-support tool developed by FAO will help ensure that countries can enter the rapidly growing field of bioenergy industry to produce benefits for the poor without jeopardizing their food security. The tool, an “analytical framework” designed by a team of economists from FAO, Utrecht University’s Copernicus Institute and Darmstadt’s Oeko-Institut, was unveiled at a two-day experts’ ...
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Maximising Africa`s bioenergy potential
African bioenergy projects must focus on new technologies and receive stronger political support, says biofuel expert Emile van Zyl. Africa has immense potential when it comes to producing energy from biomass, particularly 'second generation' technologies that convert woody or grassy materials — including agricultural waste — into biofuels. Africa can potentially produce as much ...
By SciDev.Net
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Tough 2020 targets boost interest for world bioenergy
The recently proposed EU Renewable Energy and Climate Change package has put Sweden into the global energy spotlight. If adopted and achieved, Sweden would have the highest renewable energy share in the EU by 2020. Using 2005 as a baseline, the EU Renewable Energy and Climate Change package outlines target proposals for increasing the share of renewable energy in each member state. In the case ...
By Elmia AB
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Getting the most out of Europe`s bioenergy potential
Developing new bioenergy crops needs to take account of the environmental risks associated with large-scale bioenergy production, says the report. Energy crops are expected to use more of Europe's farmlands over the years to come and environmental limits will be needed to avoid damaging impacts on the environment overall. Soaring energy prices and strong political support are driving the ...
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How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts
Bioenergy can substantially reduce Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU's renewable energy target, says a new report by the European Environment Agency. Such benefits, however, can only be realised if policy and economic incentives are in place to minimise the potential negative impacts of bioenergy production. The report 'Maximising the environmental benefits of ...
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World Bioenergy 2014 – Three Days With the Spotlight on Bioenergy
World Bioenergy is the leading global meeting place for everyone in the bioenergy sector – a focal point that is so much more than a trade fair. The world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers are present, and this year’s edition of World Bioenergy offers a multitude of interesting conferences, field trips and workshops under the slogan “Taking You from Know How to Show ...
By Elmia AB
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Matchmaking creates business opportunities - Enterprise Europe Network explains how
About 125 participants from 30 different countries have registered for the matchmaking arranged by Enterprise Europe Network, EEN, during World Bioenergy. Just like previous iterations, the matchmaking will be truly international with representatives from Europe, Asia, Africa, North- and South-America. The registration deadline is due, but there is still a possibility to take part if you are ...
By Elmia AB
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Global potential for bioenergy sufficient to meet global energy demand
A position paper by World Bioenergy Association (WBA) based on a report by the Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that the global potential to produce biomass for energy in a sustainable way is sufficient to meet global energy demand. The estimated potential for bioenergy production is 1135 – 1 548 EJ (ExaJoule) in 2050, based on ...
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NREL releases BioEnergy Atlas – a comprehensive biomass mapping application
BioEnergy Atlas, a Web portal that provides access to two bioenergy analysis and mapping tools, was released today by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The visualization screening tools, BioPower and BioFuels Atlas, allow users to layer related bioenergy data onto a single map to gather information on biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels ...
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IDB approves US$925k in grants to support Guyana´s bioenergy development plans
Technical cooperation will support Guyana´s Agroenergy Policy and encourage private investment in biofuels production The Inter-American Development Bank announced the approved technical cooperation grants totaling US$ 925,500 to support Guyana’s bioenergy development plans today. The funds will be used by the Government of Guyana to promote the development of its nascent bioenergy sector ...
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Highlights of the ‘Bioenergy 2017’ IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference
At the conference: The Irish Bioenergy Association Director, Padraic O’Neill, with Fergal Leamy, CEO, Coillte and Matthew Clancy, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland 190 strong attendance at IrBEA’s 16th National Bioenergy Conference on Thursday 9th February Bioenergy conference calls for new stimulus to encourage new investment in the Bioenergy sector Fergal Leamy, CEO ...
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Where lies the future for biorefineries?
The world’s focus and future market development will promote energy and resource efficient products. Biorefineries can reignite biomass based industries and unlock the markets for green chemicals, products and fuels. The last session in the Transport theme is therefore dedicated to biorefineries extending the scope to also include complementary products, other then biofuels for transports. ...
By Elmia AB
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Bioenergy crops likely to be more invasive
Whilst there is interest in bioenergy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, there is also concern about its environmental impact. A recent study demonstrates that potential bioenergy crops in Hawaii are 2 to 4 times more likely to be invasive than other plants. The EU climate action and renewable energy package has set a target of increasing the share of renewables in energy use to 20 per ...
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Hungary Joins International Renewables Partnership
Hungary today became a formal partner of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Hungary is the 35th country to become a partner of the REEEP, an international public-private partnership that promotes policies and regulations in support of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Hungary is the second East European government to join the partnership. By joining forces ...
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This is how Russia will increase its share of RES
“The main aim today is to develop competitive bioenergy industry in Russia and to create profound internal market for biofuels,” saysMs Yulia Chernyakhovskaya, Deputy Director General of the Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. Russian Energy Agency puts chief emphasize on evolving utilization of local fuel for two cases: In remote areas where ...
By Elmia AB
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Don’t wait to produce renewable energy sustainably, urges IUCN
A hands-on guide to producing bioenergy without harming the environment was launched today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to coincide with the World Future Energy summit in Abu Dhabi. Biofuels are on the agenda of the Summit, the largest meeting of the renewable energy industry this year. IUCN’s publication, Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production: a ...
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World Bioenergy 2x larger than World Nuclear
While fossil fuels still dominate the global energy supply with a combined share of 81%, renewable energy sources have the potential of becoming the dominant sources of energy for coming generations. Bioenergy is already around twice as large as nuclear energy in the world. Within the renewable energy sector, bioenergy is the dominant source followed by hydropower and to a smaller extent wind ...
By Elmia AB
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WBA launches the fact sheet `Biofuels for Transport`
WBA launches the fact sheet: Biofuels for Transport - the renewable alternative - More biofuels needed in the transport sector The World Bioenergy Association would like to present its fourth publication, Biofuels for Transport, as part of a series of documents intended to be utilized by the media and industry as verifiable, easily referenced sources addressing global Bioenergy usage and ...
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TINAs: Examining the potential of bioenergy, heat pumps, heat networks and heat storage
Low carbon technologies have been put under the spotlight with the publication of two in-depth reports into key areas of innovation. This new analysis, under the Technology Innovation Needs Assessments (TINAs), delves into bioenergy, heat pumps, heat networks and heat storage. It examines the commercial potential and key economic benefits of these technologies to the UK, alongside the key ...
By Carbon Trust
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Agriculture minister inaugurated World Bioenergy 2010: Time is precious – we have to act now!
“Time is precious and we have to act now!” With those words Sweden’s Minister for Agriculture Eskil Erlandsson inaugurated the World Bioenergy conference and trade fair at Elmia in Jönköping, Sweden. The minister said that bioenergy is an important part of the solution to both the climate problem and the world’s energy needs. Within that framework he highlighted ...
By Elmia AB
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