European Framework for the Diffusion of Biogas Uses: Emerging Technologies, Acceptance, Incentive Strategies, and Institutional-Regulatory Support

Andrea G. Capodaglio, Arianna Callegari and Maria Virginia Lopez
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Andrea G. Capodaglio: Civil Engineering and Architecture Department (DICAr), University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Arianna Callegari: Civil Engineering and Architecture Department (DICAr), University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Maria Virginia Lopez: Civil Engineering and Architecture Department (DICAr), University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy

Sustainability, 2016, vol. 8, issue 4, 1-18

Abstract: Biogas will constitute a significant fraction of future power supply, since it is expected to contribute a large share of the EU renewable energy targets. Biogas, once produced, can be combusted in traditional boilers to provide heat, or to generate electricity. It can be used for the production of chemical compounds, or fed into a pipeline. This review paper will briefly analyze the current most promising emerging biogas technologies in the perspective of their potential uses, environmental benefits, and public acceptance; draw a picture of current conditions on the adoption of a biogas road map in the several EU Member States; analyze incentive and support policy implementation status and gaps; discuss non-technological barriers; and summarize proposed solutions to widen this energy’s use.

Keywords: biogas; biomethane; biological processes; public acceptance; incentive policies; institutional role (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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