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Bio-energy

Bio-energy is a cost-effective renewable energy source with a large economic potential. In the coming years bio-energy will represent the largest share of renewable energy sources worldwide. bio-energy is a carbon dioxide-neutral energy source since the amount of carbon dioxide that is captured during the growth of biomass is equal to the emission of carbon dioxide during the conversion process.

bio-energy can be produced with specially grown crops, but in the short term organic residues are the most cost-effective biomass sources. For instance residues of forestry, of agriculture and of the food industry. With biomass we can produce various energy carriers, such as electricity, heat, and liquid and gaseous fuels.

Ecofys offers a complete range of bio-energy related services, covering most relevant bio-energy technologies. Our services cover all project phases, from quick scans to project implementation. Furthermore Ecofys carries out strategic studies  for authorities, industries and farmers that own biomass, want to use bio-energy or market their bio-energy technologies.

Research and consultancy

Market studies

Due diligence

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Biomass scan

Project development services

Feasibility study

Technical design

Financial engineering

Subsidy and permit application

Tendering of bio-energy installations

Supervision of construction

Environmental impact assessment

Sales of produced green elecricity