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Renewable energy benefits with conversion of woody residues to pellets

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  • Di Giacomo, G.
  • Taglieri, L.

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In the frame of an Interreg IIIC Network-Operation named RegEnergy, that unites 18 partners from 11 countries of Europe, the feasibility of using the woody by-products for heating purpose in a typical Mediterranean region was investigated. Focusing on the Abruzzo Region as representative sample area, it came out that a significant amount of the above mentioned renewable energetic material is annually available as a consequence of well-consolidated and economically significant agro-industrial activities, forest maintenance and industrial wood production and transformation. In particular, it was found that the total amount of woody residues, as dry substance, are more than 700kt/a, with 30% resulting from pruning activities related to the cultivation of about 360km2 of vineyards and 450km2 of olive-groves; these residues are concentrated in the hilly part of the region close to the Adriatic sea coast. Starting by this pleasant situation, the feasibility of a properly localized wood pellets production plant was supported by both the economic and energetic analysis. Additional suggestions related to optimal plant localization and to the best use of the woody pellets as substitute of natural gas for heating purposes were reported along with the positive impact of the whole action on the quality of the environment and on the recovery of soil fertility.

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  • Di Giacomo, G. & Taglieri, L., 2009. "Renewable energy benefits with conversion of woody residues to pellets," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(5), pages 724-731.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:34:y:2009:i:5:p:724-731
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2008.08.010
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