The Power of Biomass: Experts Disclose the Potential for Success of Bioenergy Technologies

This paper focuses on technologies which use thermo-chemical or biochemical processes to convert biomass into electricity. We present the results from an expert elicitation exercise involving sixteen leading experts coming from different EU Member States. Aim of the elicitation was to assess the pot...

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Main Authors Fiorese, Giulia, Catenacci, Michela, Bosetti, Valentina, Verdolini, Elena
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.2013
Edition824
Series18.2013
CCSD
Subjects
Bioenergy
Development and Demonstration
Expert Elicitation
Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies
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Summary:This paper focuses on technologies which use thermo-chemical or biochemical processes to convert biomass into electricity. We present the results from an expert elicitation exercise involving sixteen leading experts coming from different EU Member States. Aim of the elicitation was to assess the potential cost reduction of RD&D (Research, Development and Demonstration) efforts and to identify barriers to the diffusion of these technologies. The research sheds light on the future potential of bioenergy technologies both in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and non-OECD countries. The results we present are an important input both for the integrated assessment modeling community and for policy makers who draft public RD&D strategies.
DOI:10.22004/ag.econ.146625