A Monte Carlo simulation model was constructed to analyze the economic feasibility of growing algae as a renewable fuel …

the use of renewable energy sources is being promoted, which reduces our energy dependence. The possible solutions for … viticulturists. The possible uses of grape vines, the accepted modes of heating as well as the level of approval of renewable energy … respondents consider the use of renewable energy and the utilisation of grape vines for energy production important. Concerning …

The paper summarizes the harvesting and transportation costs of biomass in an individual producer’s framework versus a … harvesting biomass and transporting it to a warehouse 20 mile far is $25.53 for individual producer and $18.00 for cooperative …

studies have assessed farmers’ willingness to produce or supply bioenergy crops or crop residues. Biomass markets for … question is under what contractual or pricing arrangements farmers will grow biomass for bioenergy in these nascent markets … biomass for bioenergy. Contract design may vary across farmers and crop type, and may include attributes specific to annual …

biofuels depends on how farmers would respond in providing biomass feedstock, yet economic behavior by farmers has been under … convert current grain cropland to grow a dedicated cellulosic biomass crop such as switchgrass. However, the financial … incentives to harvest cellulosic biomass provided by the 2008 farm bill may stimulate corn production due to demand for corn …

This model evaluates the potential success of a cellulosic ethanol plant in Florida. Critical Economic factors of the …

Biomass is being researched as a possible alternative to fossil sources of energy, in order to avoid externalities from … fossil fuel use that affect the environment and the economy. Some biomass-based energy production systems may produce … in a rise in prices of food commodities. Using marginal land for biomass production has been suggested as a solution …