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bioenergy production
Also known as: bioenergy, bioenergy generation, bioenergy cultivation, bioenergy development
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The potential land requirements and related land use change ... nature.com Feb 3, 2021 13 facts
claimBioenergy allows for trade over large distances, similar to fossil fuels, whereas electricity from solar energy does not.
claimIn the case of solar energy, land competition is often expected to be negligible due to its higher relative energy density compared to bioenergy and the potential for integration into urban areas or non-productive land, leading to its current exclusion from official statistical reporting and integrated assessment models.
claimThe expansion of bioenergy has been identified as a major driver of recent land use change in developed regions.
measurementThe energy density of solar energy is approximately one magnitude higher than the energy density of bioenergy.
measurementLand requirements for reaching specific levels of electricity penetration using solar energy are approximately one magnitude lower than the land requirements needed to meet those same levels using bioenergy.
referenceIn the GCAM model, land use is divided into nodes where categories within the same node (such as corn, wheat, and bioenergy) are assumed to compete more directly with each other than with land uses in other nodes (such as forest or pasture).
claimOnly a limited portion of the land requirements and related land use change (LUC) emissions driven by bioenergy expansion are projected to occur within the EU, India, Japan, and South-Korea due to the tradeability of bioenergy.
claimThe study assumes that solar energy in urban areas, deserts, and dry scrublands, as well as bioenergy derived from waste or agricultural and forestry residue, do not contribute to land use change (LUC) emissions or carbon sequestration.
referencePopp et al. (2014) modeled the drivers, impacts, and interactions of land-use transitions for bioenergy and climate stabilization, specifically examining mitigation options.
claimThe higher land requirements for bioenergy more than offset the lower land use change (LUC) emissions per square meter found in most cases when compared to solar energy.
procedureThe study identifies land occupation of solar and bioenergy using Equation (1), calculates land use change emissions per unit of output from 2020 to 2050 using Equation (2), and calculates the CO2 payback period using Equation (3).
measurementThe CO2 payback period for bioenergy is approximately 4 years, while the CO2 payback period for solar energy is less than 8 months.
referenceThe Integrated Assessment Model (IAM) used in the study links energy, land, socioeconomic, and climate systems and has been applied in other studies to measure terrestrial carbon leakage induced by bioenergy in a climate change mitigation context.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 6 facts
referenceKniuipytė et al. (2023) investigated soil remediation using industrial hemp after the application of sewage sludge or sewage sludge char, and evaluated the potential of the resulting hemp for bioenergy production.
referenceWylie, S. E., Ristvey, A. G., and Fiorellino, N. M. published 'Fertility management for industrial hemp production: Current knowledge and future research needs' in GCB Bioenergy in 2021.
measurementBlending hemp biochar with coal in the bioenergy production process can result in a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions.
referenceIndustrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has potential for bioenergy production in Canada, as discussed in a 2021 review article published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
claimHemp harvested from phytoremediation sites can be safely converted into bioenergy.
referenceHemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has potential for paired phytoremediation and bioenergy production, as explored in a 2021 study published in GCB Bioenergy.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 5 facts
claimA sustainable global electricity transition involves increasing the use of wind and solar energy, nuclear energy, bioenergy, waste-to-energy conversion, hydrogen fuel, and energy efficiency, while electrifying transport and industrial thermal processes and shifting from coal and petroleum to natural gas.
referenceMoriarty and Honnery (2019) identify five options for the future use of renewable energy: (1) electricity from intermittent wind, solar, and wave energy; (2) dispatchable electricity from hydropower; (3) thermal dispatchable power from solar, geothermal, and biomass; (4) direct thermal energy use from bioenergy and low-temperature geothermal for heating and cooling; and (5) biochemical conversion of biomass to biogas and liquid fuels.
claimMoriarty and Honnery (2019) assert that solar energy, wind, bioenergy, and geothermal will play a leading role in the global energy transition away from a century of fossil fuel dominance.
claimBioenergy exists in some form in every country around the world.
claimBioenergy is derived from biomass, which is organic material from animals and plants, and can be used to produce heat and electricity through combustion or converted into biofuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, and methanol for use in combustion engines.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 3 facts
claimThe expansion of bioenergy, geothermal, and concentrated solar power remains limited, despite their vital role in integrating wind and solar PV into global electricity systems.
measurementRenewable fuels, including hydrogen, e-fuels, and liquid, gaseous, and solid bioenergy, are projected to account for approximately 15% of the anticipated rise in global renewable energy demand.
claimBrazil focuses on bioenergy development as part of its energy transition strategy.
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 3 facts
referenceHoang, Nizetic, Ong, Chong, Atabani, and Pham (2021) discussed the advantages, application constraints, and perspectives of acid-based lignocellulosic biomass biorefineries for bioenergy production, published in the Journal of Environmental Management.
claimLignocellulosic biomass is utilized in various industrial sectors, including construction, biofuel production, bioplastic preparation, bioenergy generation, and the creation of polymeric materials.
referenceVan Meerbeek, Muys, and Hermy (2019) explored the use of lignocellulosic biomass for bioenergy beyond intensive cropland and forests, published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 3 facts
measurementBioenergy accounts for 10% of the world's total energy production.
claimEnergy Technology Assessment (ETA) provides insights into the feasibility and sustainability of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.
referenceBaumann et al. (2021) conducted a comparative patent analysis to identify global research trends in battery storage, hydrogen, and bioenergy.
An integrated climate-biodiversity framework to improve planning ... ecologyandsociety.org 2 facts
Impact of carbon dioxide removal technologies on deep ... - Nature nature.com Jun 17, 2021 1 fact
claimBioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is preferred to Direct Air Capture (DAC) for a net-zero electric sector CO2 target, provided that affordable and sustainably managed bioenergy is available.