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| + | <font size="3"></font><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">Energy plays a large role in agricultural and food value chains, especially with regard to the processing of food; see the article Energy within Food and Agricultural Value Chains. Yet, the agricultural and food sector also has a large impact on the emission of greenhouse gases (Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture). Due to an ever-growing population, and the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, the world will need more food that is produced with less energy (Energy saving potential in agriculture), or alternative non-fossil-fuel based energy sources, such as renewable energy technologies. Like wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, bioenergy can make a positive impact on our atmosphere by lessening our dependence on climate change-inducing fossil fuels.<br/></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br/></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">This page aims to provide an overview of articles, studies, publications and further links relating to the use of bioenergy, biomass and biogas in the field of agricultural and food industries (the so-called energy and agriculture nexus).<br/></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">'''<font size="3"></font>'''<br/></p> | ||
| + | = <span lang="en-us" style="font-family: "arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: en-us;"><font size="3">Bioenergy, Biomass and Biofuel</font></span><br/> = | ||
| − | + | We will begin by shortly explain the differences between bioenergy, biomass and biogas, as well as the different roles they can play in agricultural and food industries. <br/> | |
| + | The term bioenergy, biofuel and biomass are often confused. Bioenergy is all energy derived from biofuels, which are fuels derived from biomass.[[#_ftn1|[1]]] Biomass is the source of bioenergy. “Biomass is defined as living or recently dead organisms and any byproducts of those organisms, plant or animal. The term is generally understood to exclude coal, oil, and other fossilized remnants of organisms, as well as soils. In the context of biomass energy the term refers to those crops, residues, and other biological materials that can be used as a substitute for fossil fuels in the production of energy and other products.”[[#_ftn2|[2]]] <br/> | ||
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| − | = Bioenergy<br/> = | + | == Bioenergy<br/> == |
*[[Portal:Bioenergy|Bioenergy Portal on energypedia]]<br/> | *[[Portal:Bioenergy|Bioenergy Portal on energypedia]]<br/> | ||
*[[Bioenergy_Decision_Support_Tool|Bioenergy Decision Support Tool]] by UNEP<br/> | *[[Bioenergy_Decision_Support_Tool|Bioenergy Decision Support Tool]] by UNEP<br/> | ||
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| − | = Biomass = | + | == Biomass<br/> == |
*[[Bioenergy_for_Agricultural_Production|Bioenergy for Agricultural Production]] | *[[Bioenergy_for_Agricultural_Production|Bioenergy for Agricultural Production]] | ||
*[[Biomass_Potential_in_the_Indonesian_Agroindustry|Biomass Potential in the Indonesian Agroindustry]] | *[[Biomass_Potential_in_the_Indonesian_Agroindustry|Biomass Potential in the Indonesian Agroindustry]] | ||
*[[Portal:Solid_Biomass|Biomass Portal on energypedia]] | *[[Portal:Solid_Biomass|Biomass Portal on energypedia]] | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Biomass_Energy_Sector_Planning_Guide_(BEST)|Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)]]<br/> |
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| + | == Biogas<br/> == | ||
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| + | *[[Portal:Biogas|Biogas Portal on energypedia]] | ||
| + | *[[Biogas_Potential_in_Ghana|Biogas Potential in Ghana]] | ||
| + | *<span class="mw-headline" id="hydro">[[Agro_Industrial_Biogas_in_Kenya_-_DBFZ_Study|Agro Industrial Biogas in Kenya - DBFZ Study]]</span> | ||
| + | *[http://www.globalbioenergy.org/fileadmin/user_upload/gbep/docs/Indicators/The_GBEP_Sustainability_Indicators_for_Bioenergy_FINAL.pdf The Global Bioenergy Partnership Sustainability Indicators for Bioenergy]<br/> | ||
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| − | = | + | = The use of Bioenergy/Biomass in Agriculture<br/> = |
| − | *[[ | + | Biofuels/mass come in liquid, gaseous and solid form and can be used for heating, cooking, processing, cooling, electricity production, and as transport fuels. <br/> |
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| + | == Power Generation<br/> == | ||
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| + | Only a small portion of the harvested and processed agricultural product is actually consumed. Agricultural residues fluctuate between 10 and 90% depending on the type of product.[[#_ftn1|[3]]] Therefore, the so-called second generation biofuels, using agricultural residues, have become a viable option for overcoming [[Energy_Poverty|energy poverty]]and granting [[Access_to_Modern_Energy|acess to energy]] in developing countries.<br/> | ||
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| + | Worldwide 1.3 billion people continue to live without access to electricity. This is equivalent to 18% of the global population and 22% of those living in developing countries. Nearly 97% of those without access to electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Asia.[[#_ftn1|[4]]] However, in rural areas access to energy is crucial for increasing agricultural production, limiting food loss and for ensuring food security. Below are listed some examples of the use of bioenergy and biomass from agricultural residues for the production of energy.<br/> | ||
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| + | [[Biomass_Mini-Grids_for_Palm_Oil_Producing_Communities_in_Benin_and_Tanzania|Biomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania]]<br/> | ||
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| + | [[Biogas_-_A_Viable_Energy_Source_for_the_Small_Holdings_in_Kerala,_India|Energy from Crop Residues in India]] <br/> | ||
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| + | [http://wisions.net/projects/powering-a-village-sustainably-generating-electricity-from-waste-based-biog Powering a village sustainably: generating electricity from waste-based biogas in Bangalore, India]<br/> | ||
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| + | [http://wisions.net/projects/value-addition-to-food-crop-processing-converting-banana-plant-waste-to-coo Converting banana plant-waste to cooking-fuel in Karnataka, India]<br/> | ||
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| + | [http://wisions.net/projects/biogas-demonstration-units-for-small-animal-farms Small animal farmers: Biogas Electrification from Cow Manure in Jordan]<br/> | ||
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| + | [http://www.developpp.de/de/content/elektrische-energie-aus-erdnussschalen Electricity from peanut shells in Senegal]<br/> | ||
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| + | == Cooling & Processing<br/> == | ||
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| + | About 30% of food that is consumed in developing countries is perishable, making [[Cold_Storage_of_Agricultural_Products|cold-storage]] a crucial factor in preventing food losses. Furthermore, the processing of products is important in increasing the value-added component, thereby increasing income in rural areas. Below are listed some examples of the use of bioenergy and biomass for the chilling or processing in agrigultural and food value chains. <br/> | ||
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| + | [http://wisions.net/projects/powering-milk-chilling-units-with-biogas#project69 Milk Chilling with Biogas in Pakistan]<br/> | ||
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| + | [[Biogas-Powered_Evaporative_Cooling_for_Uganda’s_Dairy_Industry|Biogas-Powered Evaporative Cooling for Uganda’s Dairy Industry]]<br/> | ||
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| + | [[Biomass-Powered_Thermal_Processing_of_Ethiopian_Bamboo|Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo]]<br/> | ||
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| + | = Sources<br/> = | ||
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| + | [1] http://www.fao.org/post-2015-mdg/14-themes/energy/en/ | ||
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| + | [2] http://www.eesi.org/topics/bioenergy-biofuels-biomass/description<br/> | ||
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| + | [3] http://johannlomsek.com/cmslomsek/wp-content/uploads/011-Endbericht.pdf<br/> | ||
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| + | <span style="font-family: "arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: de; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;">[4] http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/resources/energydevelopment/energyaccessdatabase/</span><br/> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Bioenergy]] | ||
[[Category:Powering_Agriculture]] | [[Category:Powering_Agriculture]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:12, 9 June 2015
Introduction
Energy plays a large role in agricultural and food value chains, especially with regard to the processing of food; see the article Energy within Food and Agricultural Value Chains. Yet, the agricultural and food sector also has a large impact on the emission of greenhouse gases (Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture). Due to an ever-growing population, and the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, the world will need more food that is produced with less energy (Energy saving potential in agriculture), or alternative non-fossil-fuel based energy sources, such as renewable energy technologies. Like wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, bioenergy can make a positive impact on our atmosphere by lessening our dependence on climate change-inducing fossil fuels.
This page aims to provide an overview of articles, studies, publications and further links relating to the use of bioenergy, biomass and biogas in the field of agricultural and food industries (the so-called energy and agriculture nexus).
Bioenergy, Biomass and Biofuel
We will begin by shortly explain the differences between bioenergy, biomass and biogas, as well as the different roles they can play in agricultural and food industries.
The term bioenergy, biofuel and biomass are often confused. Bioenergy is all energy derived from biofuels, which are fuels derived from biomass.[1] Biomass is the source of bioenergy. “Biomass is defined as living or recently dead organisms and any byproducts of those organisms, plant or animal. The term is generally understood to exclude coal, oil, and other fossilized remnants of organisms, as well as soils. In the context of biomass energy the term refers to those crops, residues, and other biological materials that can be used as a substitute for fossil fuels in the production of energy and other products.”[2]
Bioenergy
Biomass
- Bioenergy for Agricultural Production
- Biomass Potential in the Indonesian Agroindustry
- Biomass Portal on energypedia
- Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)
Biogas
- Biogas Portal on energypedia
- Biogas Potential in Ghana
- Agro Industrial Biogas in Kenya - DBFZ Study
- The Global Bioenergy Partnership Sustainability Indicators for Bioenergy
The use of Bioenergy/Biomass in Agriculture
Biofuels/mass come in liquid, gaseous and solid form and can be used for heating, cooking, processing, cooling, electricity production, and as transport fuels.
Power Generation
Only a small portion of the harvested and processed agricultural product is actually consumed. Agricultural residues fluctuate between 10 and 90% depending on the type of product.[3] Therefore, the so-called second generation biofuels, using agricultural residues, have become a viable option for overcoming energy povertyand granting acess to energy in developing countries.
Worldwide 1.3 billion people continue to live without access to electricity. This is equivalent to 18% of the global population and 22% of those living in developing countries. Nearly 97% of those without access to electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Asia.[4] However, in rural areas access to energy is crucial for increasing agricultural production, limiting food loss and for ensuring food security. Below are listed some examples of the use of bioenergy and biomass from agricultural residues for the production of energy.
Biomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania
Energy from Crop Residues in India
Powering a village sustainably: generating electricity from waste-based biogas in Bangalore, India
Converting banana plant-waste to cooking-fuel in Karnataka, India
Small animal farmers: Biogas Electrification from Cow Manure in Jordan
Electricity from peanut shells in Senegal
Cooling & Processing
About 30% of food that is consumed in developing countries is perishable, making cold-storage a crucial factor in preventing food losses. Furthermore, the processing of products is important in increasing the value-added component, thereby increasing income in rural areas. Below are listed some examples of the use of bioenergy and biomass for the chilling or processing in agrigultural and food value chains.
Milk Chilling with Biogas in Pakistan
Biogas-Powered Evaporative Cooling for Uganda’s Dairy Industry
Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo
Sources
[1] http://www.fao.org/post-2015-mdg/14-themes/energy/en/
[2] http://www.eesi.org/topics/bioenergy-biofuels-biomass/description
[3] http://johannlomsek.com/cmslomsek/wp-content/uploads/011-Endbericht.pdf
[4] http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/resources/energydevelopment/energyaccessdatabase/
