Paper details

Title:

Effectivity of Bioenergy Production Chain Development Policies: an Assessment for the Netherlands

Author(s):

Langeveld, H., Kalf, R., Elbersen, W.

Document(s):

Abstract:

This paper evaluates policies for promotion of bioenergy production in the Netherlands, using a new theoretical framework. According to the framework, five conditions need to be met for successful bioenergy chain development: (i) availability of (proven) technology, (ii) access to information on technology performance, on inputs and outputs, (iii) access to feedstocks, financial means and markets, (iv) locations for new installations and (v) efficient lobby activities and public support. We evaluated nine practical bioenergy cases for production of biogas (3), electricity and heat (4) and biofuels (2). Problems that were identified relate to insufficient knowledge of new technological concepts (especially for farm­level fermenters and biomass combustion), and of biomass quality and nuisances (noise, emission, odor and other) caused during bioenergy production. Other factors reviewed were immaturity of local feedstock markets of feedstocks (wood, by­products, waste) and side­products (heat, CO2). Another factor especially with smaller scale projects was the was local resistance from nearby residents which often blocked licencing by local government. (Especially for fermenters, small to medium combustion chains). It is concluded that effectivity of Dutch bioenegry policies are limited due to a lack of information on biomass feedstock quality needs, availability and price of feedstock, technology performance and emissions from bioenergy installations). Also a lack of possibilities (and incentives) to utilize residual heat (when electricity is produced) in an efficient way is identified as an hurdle for many projects. (stimulating heat use by industries, institutions or households). Government should also define and imply long term policies for incentives (i.e. tax exemptions, subsidies or mandates). The opportunities for local authorities to provide location permits also needs to be adressed.

Keywords:

biogas, combustion, fermentation, stakeholders, biofuels, chain development

Topic:

Policies and ensuring sustainability

Subtopic:

Role of biomass in the European National Renewable Energy Action Plans

Event:

18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

VP5.7.12

Pages:

2358 - 2362

ISBN-13:

978-88-89407-56-1

ISBN-10:

88-89407-56-5

Paper DOI:

10.5071/18thEUBCE2010-VP5.7.12

Price:

FREE