Title:
Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Potential Availability in EU and in Italy for Bioenergy & Biorefinery Applications
Author(s):
Pierro, N., Giuliano, A., De Bari, I., Baldinelli, A., Caturegli, L., Clemente, C., Rossi, A., Tavarini, S., Angelini, L.G., Tognotti, L.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The European Union’s revised Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) establishes ambitious 2030 targets for renewable energy to support the EU’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Bioenergy is the leading renewable energy source in the EU, accounting for 50% of primary renewable energy produced in 2023, and plays a similarly dominant role in Italy (40 % of primary renewable energy produced). This study, conducted within the PNRR NEST Spoke 3 project (Work Package 1), aims to assess the sustainable biomass potential in the EU and Italy under current and planned policies, and to quantify Italy’s bioenergy generation capacity. The analysis focuses on a range of biomasses listed in Annex 9 of REDII, including agricultural residues, forestry by-products, organic waste, and industrial biowaste, which are eligible for double-counting towards transport targets and do not require additional land or water resources. Using local data, the study quantifies the bioenergy products obtainable from these feedstocks. The assessment incorporates energy self-sufficient technologies with higher technology readiness levels, applying a mathematical model. Two regional case studies- Tuscany (Central Italy) and Basilicata (Southern Italy) - are analyzed to illustrate the approach
Keywords:
bioenergy, biomass, geographical information system (GIS)
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass resources and potentials
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BV.3.16
Pages:
118 - 124
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-1BV.3.16
Price:
FREE
