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Assessment of biomass energy sources and technologies: The case of Central America

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  • Cutz, L.
  • Haro, P.
  • Santana, D.
  • Johnsson, F.

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This paper reviews and assesses conditions for increased and efficient use of biomass in Central America (CA), providing an overview of conditions for biomass supply in each country. Then, a Fuzzy Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) method is applied to identify a portfolio of biomass conversion technologies appropriate for CA, considering technical, economic, environmental and socio-political aspects. The work is motivated by the relatively large availability of biomass in CA at the same time as current conversion of biomass is carried out in inefficient processes. The assessment of technologies includes thermochemical processes (pyrolysis, combustion and gasification) for production of different energy carriers, including improved cooking stoves (ICSs).

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  • Cutz, L. & Haro, P. & Santana, D. & Johnsson, F., 2016. "Assessment of biomass energy sources and technologies: The case of Central America," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 1411-1431.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:58:y:2016:i:c:p:1411-1431
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.322
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