Paper details

Title:

Techno-Economic Evaluation of Tree Pruning Biomass Fired Power Plants for Electricity Generation: The Case of three Prefectures in Greece

Author(s):

Sagani, A., Hagidimitriou, M., Dedoussis, V.

Document(s):

Abstract:

Tree pruning residues have relatively high heating value and could be burned in electricity generation power plants, mitigating the energy dependence on fossil fuels and providing renewable energy. This can be very important for isolated areas, eg. islands, which still lack access to a central electricity supply system. The purpose of this work is to investigate the potential of tree pruning biomass fired power plants for electricity generation applications in Greece, and also demonstrate the technical, economic and environmental benefits from the direct combustion of tree pruning residues. Computational results based on real­world technical and economic data are presented and discussed. The sensitivity of the results to economic parameter values is also examined and some interesting trends are identified.

Keywords:

CO₂ emission reduction, power generation, sustainability criteria, tree pruning biomass

Topic:

Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability

Subtopic:

Markets, Investments & Financing

Event:

22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

4BO.7.2

Pages:

1336 - 1346

ISBN:

978-88-89407-52-3

Paper DOI:

10.5071/22ndEUBCE2014-4BO.7.2

Price:

FREE