The Role of Biomass in Decarbonisation Efforts: Spatially Enriched Energy System Optimisation Modelling

Energies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(21), P. 7380 - 7380

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Forests are a potentially carbon-negative energy source and function as carbon sinks. However, both of these functions have become threatened significantly by spruce bark beetle infestation in Czechia. This paper assesses how this ecological issue may affect the future mix, process, emission reduction targets available share renewable sources (RESs). We assess several forest development scenarios with three policy incentives: subsidising wood pellet production, striving for climate neutrality, adhering to constraints. build spatially enriched system model, TIMES-CZ, based on Eurostat’s NUTS3 regions. find that not exert lasting influence overall decarbonisation pathways, or system-wide costs any scenario. The RESs is affected only until 2030, effect minimal, at <1.5 percentage points. Nevertheless, Czechia’s RES contribution far below 45% 2030 EU target. Subsidising production costly transition does contribute meeting Limiting biomass availability constraints increase worsen chances targets.

Language: Английский

Assessing the efficiency of the forestry sector in EU countries

Forestry Studies / Metsanduslikud Uurimused, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 78(1), P. 1 - 13

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Abstract This paper deals with a quantitative assessment of the production efficiency forestry sector in EU countries, which is largely neglected literature. Only few studies have been conducted so far, processing data mainly first half last decade. In contrast to these studies, this article we focus on period between 2016 and 2020. Therefore, main objective compare forest fill gap. The empirical results study show that leaders are Germany, Finland, Czech Republic. These countries fully efficient throughout under review. contrast, Bulgaria lags far behind, an score typically around 35%. cluster analysis although similar characteristics, their scores not necessarily at same level.

Language: Английский