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From Sustainable Biomass to Competitive Bioenergy White papers for a green transition FROM SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS TO COMPETITIVE BIOENERGY Insights into Danish bioenergy solutions INSIDE THIS WHITE PAPER Technical and regulatory approaches to encourage bioenergy use State-of-the-art bioenergy solutions Biomass challenges and potentials 2 Foreword 3 BIOBASED FOR GROWTH Turning sustainable biomass into competitive bioenergy solutions FROM SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS TO COMPETITIVE BIOENERGY - Insights into Danish bioenergy solutions Front page picture This photo is made by Kollision and illustrates the transformation of biomass into heat, power and fuels. Editor in Chief State of Green Bioenergy is a cornerstone in the Danish renewable energy mix. Today, approximately 70% of renewable energy consumption in Technical Editor DI Bioenergy - Danish Bioenergy Association Denmark is bioenergy-based, mostly in the form of straw, wood and renewable wastes. Contributors Aikan / Solum Gruppen: Bjørn Kassoe Andersen, [email protected] Babcock & Wilcox Vølund: Anne-Marie Reinhardt, [email protected] Lars Chr. Lilleholt, Danish Minister of Energy, Utilities and Climate BWE: Susanne Miceli, [email protected] BWSC: Kasper Fröhlich, [email protected] Danish Agriculture and Food Council: Anne Sofie Munk Kruse, [email protected] Due to the extensive use of bioenergy, bioenergy production, biomass handling Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Daka: Marie Cecilie Suignard Fønss, [email protected] there is an abundance of expertise avail- and exploitation. the Danish Energy Industries Federation Danish Bioenergy Association: Michael Persson, [email protected] able in this field. In addition to hosting and the Danish Energy Association, Danish Danish Energy Agency: Lars Martin Jensen [email protected] / Jan Bünger, [email protected] several top-efficient, full-scale biomass State-of-the art bioenergy solutions businesses producing energy technology Danish Energy Association: Kristine van het Erve Grunnet, [email protected] plants, Denmark is an industry hub and Specifically, Danish companies rank among exported more than ever before in 2014. DONG Energy: Anne-Marie Avirett Rawlins, [email protected] testing ground for modern energy tech- the world’s leading developers of biomass Exports of green energy technologies have Focus Bioenergy: Jeanett Aagaard Jensen, [email protected] nologies based on biofuels and biogas, and boilers as well as developers of enzymes experienced rapid growth for the past Haldor Topsoe: Svend Ravn, [email protected] Danish companies and universities cooper- for production of second-generation three years, standing at DKK 43.6 billion in Maabjerg Energy Concept: Jørgen Udby, [email protected] ate closely to offer world-class bioenergy bioethanol. With regard to biomass and 2014, which exceeds the level before the State of Green: Dan Howis Lauritsen, [email protected] solutions globally. biofuels, increased use in combined heat financial crisis in 2008. Xergi: Lene Stavad, [email protected] and power production and transport con- Bioenergy developments in Denmark tinues to improve Danish companies’ op- In this white paper, we have gathered a For more information Denmark has utilised biomass to produce portunities for development, innovation selection of knowledge-driven and solu- The order copies of this white paper or receive information about other related bioenergy for decades, in fact, the con- and exports. Within agriculture, Denmark tions-based cases, each demonstrating publications, please contact State of Green at [email protected] sumption of biomass for energy production is spearheading new technologies to turn opportunities and lessons-learned from in Denmark more than quadrupled between biogas and liquid biomass into energy, and the Danish bioenergy sector. The content is 1980 and 2009, and towards 2020, bioen- dozens of plants, private and public alike, meant to inform and inspire by facilitating Copyright State of Green 2015 ergy will continue to make up the majority are already in operation today. Danish developments and framework con- of total renewable energy consumption ditions for bioenergy, as well as state-of- in Denmark. From a global perspective, Unleashing the potential the-art case examples, which are sustain- Denmark has one of the most efficient bio- of bioenergy solutions able, not only in terms of the environment energy clusters in the world. This is possi- According to 2014 export figures for but in terms of economics as well. I hope ble due to well-developed technologies for energy technology released by the Danish you will be inspired. 250 Other Wind Biogas Biofuel Biomass 200 150 100 50 PJ 0 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 With a significant increase in solid biomass, biogas as well as biofuels, bioenergy will continue to make up the majority of total Danish renewable energy consumption in 2020. 4 ABOUT INDEX 5 ABOUT THIS WHITE PAPER INDEX The aim of this White Paper is to share some of Denmark’s solutions and experiences in transforming Biobased for Growth ................................................................................................................................................... 3 sustainable biomass resources into competitive bioenergy solutions. The Danish story of bioenergy development .......................................................................................................6-7 We have gathered a selection of knowledge-cases and technological examples, each demonstrating How regulatory development has encouraged the use of bioenergy opportunities and lessons learned from different stakeholders across the Danish bioenergy land- Biogas and straw-to-energy .................................................................................................................................. 8-9 scape. The content provides insights into the development of bioenergy solutions in Denmark, and Utilising agricultural residues for energy production the frameworks needed to further enable these developments. Woody biomass for energy .................................................................................................................................10-11 We hope that you will be inspired. Replacing coal and gas with woody biomass for electricity and heating Bioenergy for the future .....................................................................................................................................12-13 A first mover market for new bioenergy solutions Energy technology exports make Denmark punch beyond its weight in global climate action ....................14-15 Strong pipeline of bioenergy projects Solutions that fuel the energy needs of tomorrow..........................................................................................16-17 Explore Danish bioenergy technologies Case studies Moving towards biobased societies..................................................................................................................18-09 Value from agricultural residues and household waste Simple does it ...................................................................................................................................................... 20-21 Transforming biowaste into valuable resources using standard technology 2G biodiesel from animal fat ...............................................................................................................................22-23 A sustainable substitute for conventional diesel Biogas – the future of agricultural waste recycling ........................................................................................ 24-25 Agriculture holds the key to green energy and sustainable fertilisers Bioenergy in beer production ............................................................................................................................ 26-27 Switching from fossil fuels to primary biofuels at Brewery Vestfyen High efficient biomass energy production ....................................................................................................... 28-29 Best available technological solution for dry agro biomass combustion Helping Europe reach environmental targets on renewable fuels ............................................................... 30-31 Topsoe partners with refiners in the pursuit of a sustainable future Setting new standards for environmental performance, energy production and waste treatment .............32-33 Copenhill, Amager Bakke: Waste fired power plant with multiple purposes Finding synergy between biogas, ethanol, heat and power generation ..................................................... 34-35 An innovative technological approach to energy economics and sustainability 6 The Danish storY OF bioenergY development The Danish storY OF bioenergY development 7 THE DANISH STORY OF BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT How regulatory development has encouraged the use of bioenergy Since the mid-1980s, parliamentary majorities in Denmark have persisted in a proactive, resource-based and environmentally responsible energy policy. As a result, Denmark has now taken a leading global position within several fields of renewable energy, including various forms of bioenergy. Per Bach Svendsen, Advisor, Danish Energy Agency Before the first oil crisis in 1973, the Danish least 1 million tonnes of straw. The agree- wood chips and wood pellets as well as energy sector had little experience with ment resulted in a significant shift towards straw because these sources are the most centralised political energy regulation. The substituting coal-based CHP plants with bi- price competitive.
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