New Challenges for Bioenergy in Sweden

Ling, Erik; Silveira, Semida

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“…Today, DH meets almost half of the heating demand in residential and service buildings in Sweden, and biomass is responsible for approximately 63% of the energy used in DH. Nevertheless, despite the growing use of solid biofuels for heating in the past decades, the forest sector has not always supported bioenergy development [36]. The pulp and paper industry, a major player in the forest industry, has traditionally prioritized the extraction of fiber from the forests.…”

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“…Thus, competing interests among policy actors related to the forest sector initially constrained the use of biomass for energy and delayed system integration even though technologies were available to make the leap [36,37]. An interesting aspect of the divergences to be addressed refers to the fact that the pulp and paper industry was export-oriented and international, while the emerging bioenergy segment was mainly local and regional.…”

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“…An interesting aspect of the divergences to be addressed refers to the fact that the pulp and paper industry was export-oriented and international, while the emerging bioenergy segment was mainly local and regional. Eventually, the integration of biomass for energy would prove beneficial for efficiency improvements in the forest sector, as established institutions and infrastructure for wood and pulp production could provide the basis for economic diversification, and multiple economic and environmental benefits [13,31,36].…”

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Coalitions Towards the Carbon Tax in the Swedish Heating Sector

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The carbon tax is a cornerstone of the climate policy in Sweden. Historically, it has played a central role in the replacement of fossil fuels in the heating sector. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the policy-making process that led to the formulation and adoption of the carbon tax in the Swedish heating sector, from 1980 to 1991. We used the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF), according to which policy actors form coalitions based on shared beliefs. Drawing from both literature and empirical experiences gathered through in-depth interviews, we identified supporting and opposing coalitions that diverged in their views concerning bioenergy development and the potential impact of the carbon tax. This study illustrates the complex conditions for introduction of environmental taxes and expansion of new industries, particularly when established businesses perceive the new activities as a threat. The Swedish experience shows that countries can progress by exploring internal synergies and innovative policy designs, despite potential resistance of established constituencies. The successful adoption of the carbon tax in the Swedish heating sector serves as inspiration for policymakers in other sectors and countries, as they contemplate policies to promote the decarbonization of the energy system.

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“…This corresponds to an excess of approximately 2.5% already above the indicated trajectory for 2011-2012 period [11]. A very important part of this success lies on the national expansion of the bioenergy sector during the last few decades [12].…”

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“…Ling and Silveira (2005) consider that current policies being applied in the EU enhance the condition but there are also other important forces such as internationalization of the bioenergy segment, integration of bioenergy systems with other transformation processes, and the fact that bioenergy is becoming a mainstream alternative. In line with this perception, a biomass study carried out by McKinsey and Pöyry for the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) indicates that meeting bioenergy targets set by the RES Directive could lead to a wood deficit of 200 up to 260 million m 3 in Europe by 2020.…”

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Is Bioenergy the Big Bad Wolf in the Forestry Sector? A discussion about the sustainable supply chain management role in bioenergy systems.

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2011

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings

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The paper's aim is to use a bioenergy supply chain management approach in order to reinforce sustainable development in a likely scenario of competition between bioenergy and the production of other goods extracted from wood. This competition is perceived as a threat because it may lead to an increase in raw material and energy prices and reduce the competitiveness of the European pulp & paper industry compared to other regions of the world. The key question is then: is bioenergy the big bad wolf in the forestry sector or an opportunity for improving the sustainability of biomass-based supply chains? The work assumes bioenergy as an opportunity because a systemic approach to bioenergy systems' optimization can lead to performance improvement beyond the boundaries of a single company and increase the sustainability aspects of the entire network. The results are based on content analysis conducted by a literature review and information gathering from relevant publications in the field.Keywords: Bioenergy Systems, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Systems Analysis. Why sustainable supply chain management is important?The energy price shocks of the 1970s served as a major incentive to revisit energy practices. As a result, several nations launched efficiency programs and tried to develop solutions to replace hydrocarbon fuels. However, for some time low oil prices has been a barrier and preventing renewable energy from taking up on large commercial scale [1]. More recently, renewables gained new momentum as a result of favorable policies, such as in the EU where the target is to reach 20% of renewables by 2020. Nevertheless, the development of renewables is by no means given. The increasing availability of gas and the delayed removal of fossil fuel subsidies could again hamper the competitiveness of renewables for many years to come [2].At present, we are facing a new crisis based on the depletion of natural resources, expected scarcity of fossil fuels, increasing energy prices worldwide, increasing global competition for fuels, and global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, energy from renewable sources remains a key component to mitigate environmental risks and increase energy security. According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy sourcessuch as wind power, solar energy, hydropower and biomass -responded for only 12.9% of the global primary energy supply and 18.7% of the global electricity production in 2008. IEA calculates that, without new policies in place, global primary energy demand could increase by 45% by 2030 compared to 2006 levels. Transportation could account for 57% of the global primary oil consumption, compared with 52% now and 38% in 1980. The agency emphasizes the need for policy actions in order to change the so-called "business-as-usual" scenario and foster an increased share of renewables in the future global energy mix [3].Certainly, the need to shift energy systems towards renewable sources is well recognized. This tends to put a lot of ...

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New Challenges for Bioenergy in Sweden

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Coalitions Towards the Carbon Tax in the Swedish Heating Sector

Coalitions Towards the Carbon Tax in the Swedish Heating Sector

Is Bioenergy the Big Bad Wolf in the Forestry Sector? A discussion about the sustainable supply chain management role in bioenergy systems.

Enzymatic conversion of pistachio (pistacia vera L.) shells for fermentable sugar production

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