Optimal use of lignocellulosic biomass for the energy transition, including the non-energy demand: the case of the Belgian energy system

Biomass is a key player as a renewable resource for the energy transition required to mitigate climate change. Versatility is its strength as it can be used to produce heat, electricity, fuels or chemicals for the non-energy demand (NED). Therefore, the question arises of the optimal use of biomass in energy systems. In the literature, this optimal use is often determined for one specific situation in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and rarely considering the NED. The NED is defined as the demand for energy products used as raw materials. Given the expected simultaneous changes in all... Mehr ...