Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Book chapters |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-16193-8_3 |
| Title (Primary) | Biomass resources and sustainability issues for a flexible bioenergy provision |
| Title (Secondary) | Smart bioenergy : technologies and concepts for a more flexible bioenergy provision in future energy systems |
| Author | Majer, S.; Thrän, D. |
| Publisher | Thrän, D. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Department | BIOENERGIE |
| Page From | 33 |
| Page To | 48 |
| Language | englisch |
| Keywords | Biomass potentials for bioenergy; Scenario drivers for biomass potentials; Flexibilisation of bioenergy provision; Sustainability certification for bioenergy production; Sustainable bioenergy production |
| UFZ wide themes | RU6; |
| Abstract | Biomass available for the flexible provision of bioenergy is a major factor in discussing the potential contribution flexible bioenergy systems could make to the overall energy system. Even though the quality of the biomass used has an impact on the potential availability of biomass, it might not be the most decisive factor. More important is the origin of the biomass since the production of biomass has a complex impact on land and land use and can also provoke change in land use. Many studies have been carried out to estimate future biomass potentials. Their results differ greatly, due to different methods, definitions and assumptions regarding the scope of the studies. Sustainable provision of biomass is a precondition for smart bioenergy supply. With liquid biofuels as a starting point, a number of certification schemes have been developed over recent years and recognised by the European Commission. The future development of these schemes and possible expansion to the whole agricultural or forestry sector will also influence the future biomass potentials of energy crops. This underlines the uncertainty surrounding the future potential of energy crops. In regards to smart bioenergy provision, one possible option is to make (existing) larger production units using energy crops more flexible by widening their product portfolio. To satisfy the specific technical demands of flexible provision greater quantities of feedstock will be required. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=16505 |
| Majer, S., Thrän, D. (2015): Biomass resources and sustainability issues for a flexible bioenergy provision In: Thrän, D. (ed.) Smart bioenergy : technologies and concepts for a more flexible bioenergy provision in future energy systems Springer, Cham, p. 33 - 48 10.1007/978-3-319-16193-8_3 |
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