Biofuels technology: A look forward

William Stafford, Adrian Lotter, Alan Brent and Graham von Maltitz

No wp-2017-87, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: This paper assesses biofuels technology readiness and provides foresight to biofuels development in Southern Africa. Efficient conversion pathways, coupled with biomass from waste or high-yielding energy crops, reduces both the costs of biofuels production and the environmental impacts. Currently, most biofuels are more expensive than petroleum fuels and market uptake will be influenced by mandates and subsidies. Advanced biofuels promise greater efficiencies and carbon emission reductions at reduced cost, but will require further R&D to reach commercialization.

Keywords: Biofuel; Bioenergy; Technology maturity; Technology readiness level; Renewable energy; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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