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1. 1. Trade-induced Environmental Impacts Connected to a Policy Promoting Agricultural Biofuels in Sweden; A sensitivity analysis on an Agent-based Life Cycle Assessment

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Fanny Elfgren; [2023]
   Keywords : AB-LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; Energy crops; Trade; Import; Biofuel; Sensitivity Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The demand for biofuels is increasing as a result of increased climate mitigation ambitions aiming to replace the use of fossil fuels. To meet the increasing demand, energy crops grown on agricultural land used to produce biofuels is getting more and more attention. READ MORE

3. 2. Biogas Potential in the North of Sweden : Inventory and Techno-Economic Assessment of Substrates for an Increased Biogas Production in Norrbotten

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Alma Fahlén Hammar; [2023]
   Keywords : Biogas; anaerobic digestion; AD; Norrland; bioenergy; fossil-free; chemical engineering; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Great investments are planned in the north of Sweden the coming years, not the least in the county of Norrbotten where the projects collectively are referred to as the green transition due to the focus on fossil-free techniques. But to be able to secure a sustainable energy supply and reach the goal set by the member states of the European Union of a carbon dioxide neutral union in 2050 the production of alternative energy sources needs to intensify. READ MORE

4. 3. The promised land for bioenergy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Hedda Thomson Ek; [2022]
   Keywords : Agriculture; agricultural residuals; bioeconomy; bioenergy; energy security; farmers; intermediate crops; iLUC; willingness; land use change; motivation and action; Sweden; Scania; production methods; underutilized lands; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Bioenergy derived from agricultural biomass has potential to phase out fossil energy sources while strengthening the bioeconomy. To estimate the agricultural sector's potential to meet the rising demand for renewable energy sources, it is crucial to understand what motivate farmers to sustainably increasing agricultural feedstock production. READ MORE

5. 4. Biogas från gödsel och gräs i kombination med dikalvsproduktion : möjligheter och begränsningar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Johan Andersson; Kristin Brunge; Tobias Walla; [2017]
   Keywords : biogasanläggning; vall; vallodling; samrötning; klimatpåverkan; energigräs; energigrödor;

   Abstract : Sweden has great potential for biogas production from manure, residues and energy crops. The environmental benefits are substantial, as the biogas production system reduces emissions from manure pits. The produced biogas can then also do well by replacing environmentally harmful electricity production or fuels. READ MORE

6. 5. Biodiesel, framtid och möjligheter på Island

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Sæunn Ósk Unnsteinsdóttir; [2013]
   Keywords : Biodiesel; Biodieselproduktion; Island;

   Abstract : Syftet med denna rapport är att studera möjligheter och utmaningar för framtida biodieselproduktion på Island. Island ska enligt EU direktiv 2009/28/EG om förnybara energikällor uppfylla målet att 10 % av den totala energin i transportsektorn ska komma från förnybara energikällor år 2020. READ MORE