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Many nations have embraced burning wood pellets to produce electricity — under the assumption that it is carbon neutral. But research shows this approach can boost...

At present, microbial fuel cells are mainly used in research laboratories to generate electricity. In order for industrial applications to be considered in the future, the fuel cells must...

This position paper – developed by members of IEA Bioenergy Task 37 (“Energy from Biogas”) – provides central knowledge and features of biogas and biomethane. The main conclusion...

The International Energy Agency released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts increased global use of solid bioenergy through 2050, particularly...

This discussion paper focuses on the green energy transition, specifically the renewable energy mix and low-carbon electricity production. All of the Nordic countries have committed to mitigating climate...

Assessing critical energy technologies for global clean energy transitions

Bio-hydrogen from residual biomass may involve energy-intensive pre-treatments for drying and size management, as in the case of wet agro-industrial residues. This work assesses the performance of an alternative process layout...

In the context of EU and Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, the JRC provides the last updated emission factors for calculating GHG emissions, attributed to the electricity consumption. The JRC-COM-NEEFE...

Cities and local authorities are key players in addressing climate change. Since 2008, the European Commission endorses and supports their efforts through the Covenant of Mayors for Climate...

The POTEnCIA Central-2018 scenario describes the projected evolution of the EU energy system until the year 2050 under the assumption that no further policies and measures are introduced...