Integrated assessment of sustainable cereal straw potential and different straw-based energy applications in Germany

Christian Weiser, Vanessa Zeller, Frank Reinicke, Bernhard Wagner, Stefan Majer, Armin Vetter and Daniela Thraen

Applied Energy, 2014, vol. 114, issue C, 749-762

Abstract: The energetic use of residues from agriculture can foster the transition towards a more renewable energy supply. However, sustainability issues have to be considered along the entire provision chain as they affect the resource and energy potential as well as the achievable contribution to climate mitigation. Straw is one of the most important agricultural residues in Germany. It is not yet used for energy purposes extensively and compared to other agricultural feedstock it shows low competition with food, feed or fiber.

Keywords: Humus balance; Cereal straw; Sustainable potential; Energy; Greenhouse gas (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.07.016

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