Novel energy and resource-efficient value chains through cocombustion of straw fuels and sludge
Sweden has an untapped potential of straw fuels of 20 TWhon unused arable land of approximately 700,000 ha and further 4 TWhin the form of unused straw.
The operational challenges of straw fuels can be solved by co-combustion with sludge, providing the opportunity to combine agricultural residue streams with sustainable food production and bioenergy.
The project develops:
- new actor constellations to enable sustainable value chains for co-combustion of straw fuels and sludge
- Attractive value chains that are energy and resource efficient.
- new technical process solutions required for the value chain.
In addition, legal barriers, opportunities and technical-economic and environmental aspects are evaluated to enable the realization of the value chain.
Funding: Swedish Energy Agency + external partners (total 6.3 MSEK)
Partners: Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University, RISE, SkellefteåKraft, Fortum Waste Solutions, Vakin, GlommersEnergi
Duration: 2021-2024
Contacts: Marcus Öhman and Nils Skoglund at Umeå University.
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