Essays about: "Dedicated energy crops"

Found 5 essays containing the words Dedicated energy crops.

1. 1. Biofuel plantations and isoprene emissions in Svea and Götaland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Zahra Khais Shahid; [2017]
   Keywords : Isoprene; Geographical Information Systems GIS ; Short Rotation Coppice SRC ; Nitrogen dioxide NO2 ; biofuels; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Bioenergy as an alternative source for energy production and transportation has gained attention to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) as dedicated energy crops for heat and energy production have many demonstrated and proved climatic, biodiversity and environmental benefits, but concerns regarding the occurred Land Cover Change (LCC) from agriculture land into SRC have been raised. READ MORE

3. 2. Investigating the development of forest-based bioenergy: Transferring knowledge from Sweden to Poland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Dinko Bilic; [2010]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Bound by the European Union policy, Poland needs to increase the share of renewable energy by 7,5% by 2010 and 15% by 2020. Biomass was once viewed as the largest potential for expansion of renewable energy in Poland. READ MORE

4. 3. 'First Steps' for Bio-energy in the Ukraine. Resources, Options and Actions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Yuliya Voytenko; [2007]
   Keywords : Energy security; energy sources; diversification; bioenergy; Ukraine; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Energy security is revealed to be one of the most urgent issues for the Ukraine and the key driver for the diversification of its energy sources. The country is shown to have significant potentials for renewable energy sources, and specifically for biomass. READ MORE

5. 4. Barriers to Dedicated Energy Crop Cultivation in Poland: The Case of Willow in the Grudziadz Region

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Luule Sinnisov; [2006]
   Keywords : Dedicated energy crops; Willow; Farmers; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : This research aims at finding out the barriers to dedicated energy crop cultivation from the perspective of farmers. The study focuses on the case of willow in the Grudziadz region in Poland. READ MORE

6. 5. Food and Fuel? Exploring the Role of the Common Agricultural Policy in Promoting Energy Crops

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Vishal Aggarwal; [2004]
   Keywords : energy crops; Common Agricultural Policy; promotion of energy crops; policy harmonisation; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Identifying the critical factors for the promotion of energy crops within EU-15, this thesis focuses on identifying the various measures under Common Agricultural Policy for the promotion of dedicated energy crops. The main critical factors relate to energy crops identified are: o Land Availability o Perceptual challenges o Ecological issues o Resource Competition, and o Policy development The findings show that for the promotion of energy crops there are no drastic changes required in existing Common Agricultural Policy. READ MORE