Optimal usage of biomass for energy purposes toward sustainable development-a case of Macedonia
Journal
Thermal Science
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Dedinec, Aleksandar
Kanevce, Gligor
Abstract
One of the main goals for sustainable development of a country is providing sustainable energy resources, which means satisfying the current needs for energy
without compromising the future generations. Moreover, sustainable energy resources primarily involve greater inclusion of renewable energy sources. The biomass is the most widely used renewable energy source, mainly because of its
relatively low price and its availability. However, in order for the biomass to stay
a renewable energy source, it must be used rationally and with a plan, which
primarily requires a detailed analysis of the current situation and resources.
Therefore, the aim of this paper is to calculate the optimal utilization of biomass
in energy purposes, taking into account the sustainable development of a country.
As an example, in this paper Macedonia is considered. A detailed analysis of the
data sources related to biomass is made and several different indicators that describe the current situation in Macedonia are presented. Furthermore, several
scenarios are defined in this paper in order to calculate the optimal share of biomass in the overall energy mix in Macedonia for the next 20 years, using the
MARKAL model.
without compromising the future generations. Moreover, sustainable energy resources primarily involve greater inclusion of renewable energy sources. The biomass is the most widely used renewable energy source, mainly because of its
relatively low price and its availability. However, in order for the biomass to stay
a renewable energy source, it must be used rationally and with a plan, which
primarily requires a detailed analysis of the current situation and resources.
Therefore, the aim of this paper is to calculate the optimal utilization of biomass
in energy purposes, taking into account the sustainable development of a country.
As an example, in this paper Macedonia is considered. A detailed analysis of the
data sources related to biomass is made and several different indicators that describe the current situation in Macedonia are presented. Furthermore, several
scenarios are defined in this paper in order to calculate the optimal share of biomass in the overall energy mix in Macedonia for the next 20 years, using the
MARKAL model.
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