Analysis on the feasibility of biomass power plants adding to the electric power system – Economic, regulatory and market aspects – State of Pará, Brazil

Gonçalo Rendeiro, Emanuel N. Macedo, Giorgiana Pinheiro and João Pinho

Renewable Energy, 2011, vol. 36, issue 6, 1678-1684

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the feasibility of implementing biomass power plants, through thermoelectric power generation, and adding such plants to the electric system of the local electric utility by means of independent power production. Economic, regulatory, and market issues are also addressed.

Keywords: Renewable sources; Biomass; Residues; Costs; Viability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2010.11.015

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