Analysis of Plant-Production-Obtained Biomass in Function of Sustainable Energy

Siniša Škrbić, Aleksandar Ašonja, Radivoj Prodanović, Vladica Ristić, Goran Stevanović, Miroslav Vulić, Zoran Janković, Adriana Radosavac and Saša Igić
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Siniša Škrbić: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Aleksandar Ašonja: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Radivoj Prodanović: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Vladica Ristić: Faculty of Applied Ecology—FUTURA, University Metropolitan, Požeška 83a, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Goran Stevanović: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Miroslav Vulić: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Zoran Janković: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Adriana Radosavac: Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Saša Igić: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 13, 1-14

Abstract: This research analyzed the degree of utilization of the agricultural biomass for energy purposes (combustion), in order to indicate the reasons that limit its use. The biomass potential was studied by means of the methodology of the biomass potential, whereas the factors suggesting a low degree of biomass utilization were identified by means of factor analysis. The research results reveal that there is an enormous potential of the unused agricultural biomass. This dissertation research significantly contributes to the establishment of a genuine mathematical model based on multiple linear regression. The solution obtained by this analysis, in both a mathematical and a scientific manner, conveys the primary reasons for an insufficient utilization of the biomass for energy purposes. Moreover, the paper suggests the measures to be applied for a more substantial use of this renewable source of energy and presents the expected benefits to be gained.

Keywords: biomass; crop residue; crop production; energy purposes; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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