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Integrating spatial models into regional energy system optimisation: focusing on biomass

Schardinger, Ingrid; Botzenhart, Florian; Biberacher, Markus - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 6 (2012) 1, pp. 5-32

forestry process chains in an energy system model, on a regional scale. The main focus is on land use for biomass production … biomass potentials. The optimisation tool was applied in two case studies. Findings – The optimisation results allow an … revealed the limits on biomass availability, even in rural areas, and the fossil fuel price sensitivity of an optimal system …

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Estonian‐Swedish wood fuel trade and market integration: a co‐integration approach

Olsson, Olle; Hillring, Bengt; Vinterbäck, Johan - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 6 (2012) 1, pp. 75-90

Purpose – In the Baltic Sea area, wood fuels have been traded internationally on a relatively large‐scale since the 1990s, with trade flows primarily from the Baltic States to Sweden and Denmark. This has been driven by strong demand for renewable energy in Scandinavia, inexpensive wood...

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Oil bearing seasonal crops in India: energy and phytoremediation potential

Tandon, Mamta; Vasudevan, Padma; Naik, S.N.; Davies, Philip - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 7 (2013) 3, pp. 338-354

Purpose – A variety of biomass plantations are being raised for energy production. This case study is on energy … well as biomass as agro residue (solid fuel). The purpose of the study is to estimate total energy yields of oil bearing …

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Energy security for rural communities in the developing world

Blahnik, Benjamin; McGillivray, Steven; Prasad, Sameer; … - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 7 (2013) 3, pp. 364-382

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the viability of using bamboo hybrid fencing fertigated with grey water as a means of providing energy to rural communities in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach – The paper establishes such returns by developing a decision...

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Second-generation biofuels: impacts on bioheat production and forest products markets

Trømborg, Erik; F. Bolkesjø, Torjus; Solberg, Birger - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 7 (2013) 3, pp. 383-402

may affect the competitiveness of more mature bioenergy technologies such as bioheat through competition in the biomass … biofuel production in Norway. Findings – The results show that there are regional variations in biomass price effects … wood biomass qualities will face lower biomass prices than technologies using only one species as raw material, causing …

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Methodology for optimizing geographical distribution and capacities of biomass power plants in Sabah, East Malaysia

Seng Lim, Yun; Lee Koh, Siong; Morris, Stella - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 8 (2014) 1, pp. 100-120

Purpose – Biomass waste can be used as fuel in biomass power plants to generate electricity. It is a type of renewable … energy widely available in Malaysia because 12 million tons of the biomass waste is produced every year. At present, only 5 … per cent of the total biomass waste in Sabah, one of the states in Malaysia, is used to generate electricity for on …

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An interdisciplinary approach to designing and evaluating a hybrid solar-biomass power plant

Nixon, Jonathan; Kumar Dey, Prasanta; Davies, Philip - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 7 (2013) 3, pp. 321-337

sustainable technologies to provide energy services are required. Biomass and solar energy in particular are resources that are … designing and assessing the feasibility of a hybrid solar-biomass power plant in Gujarat. Design/methodology/approach – The … Gujarat, a linear Fresnel reflector of 14,000 m2 aperture is integrated with a 3 tonne per hour biomass boiler, generating 815 …

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Framework for the use of landscaping waste for alternative energy generation

Heinicke, Matthias - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 9 (2015) 1, pp. 57-76

. Depending on available data and further surveys, a level of detail approach of a biomass supply chain is conducted in this … managerial point of view. The characteristics of rotting biomass in terms of its shelf life are considered additionally to ensure …

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DSS for rural domestic energy planning – case study of a block in central India

J. Deshmukh, Samir; Stasiak-Betlejewska, Renata; … - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 8 (2014) 1, pp. 27-55

Purpose – Most energy planning exercises are carried out with aggregate data at the national level. At regional level namely village, block/district, there have been fewer efforts for energy planning. This paper aims to present a conceptual framework for analyzing energy consumption pattern at...

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Analysis of machinery breakdowns in power plants fed by biomass and MSW

De Antonellis, Stefano; De Antonellis, Mario - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 8 (2014) 3, pp. 301-311

breakdowns occurred in thermal power plants fed by solid biomass, biodiesel, biogas and municipal solid waste, have been …

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