Die Verwertung von Biomasse zur Energieversorgung kann durch die Substitution fossiler Brennstoffe sowohl die Versorgungssicherheit
mit Energieträgern verbessern als auch die Treibhausgasemissionen senken. Das technische gegebene Produktionspotential wird
jedoch nicht vollständig wirtschaftlich zu nutzen sein.
Forschungsbereich:Klima-, Umwelt- und Ressourcenökonomie
Sprache:Deutsch
Production of Biomass to Generate Energy in Austria
Agriculture and forestry produce biomass which is increasingly utilised for energy generation, because its use, through substituting
for fossil fuels, improves supply security and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. At present, the prevailing use for timber
is to generate heat in private households. Plant-based fuels and biogas-based electricity have been gaining in importance
in recent years. When evaluating biomass generation in the form of energy indices we find that energy consumption in Austria
is substantially higher. The contribution to be made by biomass to the energy supply is therefore limited. The potential to
increase biomass production for energy purposes is greatest with regard to timber, starchy plants and residuals and by-products
of agriculture.
