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Bio-energy

Bio-energy is a cost-effective renewable energy source with considerable economic potential. In the years ahead, it will represent the largest share of renewable energy sources worldwide. Bio-energy is a carbon dioxide-neutral source of energy. The amount of carbon dioxide captured during the growth of biomass is equal to emission released 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 sources of biomass. Currently these come mainly from forestry, agriculture and the food industry. With biomass we can produce energy carriers such as electricity and heat, as well as liquid and gaseous fuels.

We provide a complete range of bio-energy related services, including most bio-energy technologies, from quick scans to project implementation. We also carry out strategic studies for authorities, industries and farmers who own biomass and 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

Application for subsidies and permits

Tendering for bio-energy installations

Supervision of construction

Environmental impact assessment

Sales of produced 'green' electricity

REE Power Gen 2008

Ecofys will be present at the the Renewable Energy Europe (REE) Power Gen 3-5 June 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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