An interdisciplinary assessment of biogas production and the bioenergy potential within the South West of England

摘要: There is a growing need to reduce the use of fossil fuels for energy. A twofold reason exists this: firstly these resources are finite; secondly utilisation releases greenhouse gases which known contribute towards climate change. The rise in global population and energy per person adding unsustainable fuels. potential fuel consumption South West England. region’s abundant natural could be used overreliance on from key renewable resource within region availability biomass. Bioenergy form energy, derived has capability displace Additionally, it effect change by absorbing carbon dioxide during biomass production period. It possibility being integrated into existing infrastructure one few technologies can satisfy an array end-use requirements. This thesis highlights unique method assessing bioenergy England using multi appraisal technique. initial assessment this examined based feedstock. Whilst quantifying overall availability, constraints have been determine realisable as source. analysis then assessed drivers barriers development contextualised UK general. Following selection single pathway (biogas anaerobic digestion), technology methodology. methodology involved net-energy analysis, environmental life cycle financial investment assessments. demonstrates that notable However, number found impede selected biogas digestion was eliminate some barriers. Assessing techniques highlighted could, cases, offer positive environmental, benefits.