Energy from forest biomass in Ontario: Getting beyond the promise

2011 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
W E Mabee ◽  
J. Mirck ◽  
R. Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Black Liquor ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Heat Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Optimal Balance ◽  
Energy Needs

The recent decline in Ontario’s forest sector has resulted in the idling or closure of many mills, creating an opportunityfor forest-derived bioenergy supported by the Ontario Green Energy and Green Economy Act. Combined heat and powerproduction from forest biomass seems to provide an optimal balance between energy supplied and employment opportunities.This option could provide Ontario with 5.3% of electricity and 1.5% of heat energy needs. The province couldsustainably support up to 12 60-MW installations. Five key recommendations are advanced, including the need for abioenergy strategy within the province, options for developing funding for this sector, and the possibility of creating abioenergy network using existing research assets within Ontario. Key words: forest sector, Green Energy and Green Economy Act, combined heat and power, black liquor gasification,wood pellets, liquid biofuels for transport, ethanol, Fischer-Tropsch diesel, forest biomass supply

scholarly journals Building a green economy of low carbon: the Greek post-crisis experience of photovoltaics and financial 'green grabbing'

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoi Christina Siamanta
Keyword(s):  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Green Economies

Abstract Under the global rhetoric of 'the green economy' Renewable Energy Resources (RES) projects have proliferated across the world. This article examines the growth of photovoltaic projects in post-crisis Greece, grounded in a green energy discourse. The aim is to provide insights into how green economies are built and what new appropriations they (might) entail. It is based on a Foucauldian oriented discourse analysis, in depth semi-structured interviews and review of a variety of other sources. The article argues that justificatory discourses for green growth implicated in 'green grabbing' involve the complex interplay of neoliberal and disciplinary 'environmentalities.' These seek to construct 'green economy' entrepreneurs and compliant subjects. A relatively undocumented and understudied aspect of green grabs is the appropriation of public and private financial resources for photovoltaic projects, with significant negative impacts on livelihoods. In Greece, this has resulted in the accumulation of capital by a few large RES companies, as well as significant impacts on the livelihoods of domestic and small business electricity consumers and small/medium photovoltaic investors through debt. Key words: Greece, green economy, photovoltaics, green grabbing, environmentality, Foucault, green energy

scholarly journals THE CURRENT SITUATION AND WORLD TRENDS OF GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 1(13) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Kateryna Redko ◽  
◽  
Oleksandra Furs ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Electricity Market ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Regulatory Function ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Alternative Sources

As demand for electricity grows significantly, the main drivers of new capacity are the disposal of older, less efficient fossil fuel units; the near-term prospect of having tax credits for renewable energy; and long-term reductions in capital costs for renewable energy, especially solar photovoltaic. Low natural gas prices and favorable renewable energy costs make natural gas and renewable energy the main sources of new generation capacity by 2050. The main purpose of the scientific article is to cover the main problems of the electricity market of Ukraine, to analyze the process of promotion of green energy, to highlight the cases when the transition to alternative sources is a profitable process, in the context of uncertainty and rising prices for traditional energy sources. The article uses a number of general scientific and specific research methods, including methods of analysis and synthesis, scientific deduction and induction. The practical significance of the research is to develop recommendations for improving the state's regulatory function in the field of alternative energy. The large-scale introduction of non-traditional renewable energy in Ukraine will make a significant step in reducing the country's energy dependency, protecting the environment and creating the conditions for a country to join the European community. The scientific novelty is to study the stimulation of energy production using alternative sources, to study the creation of favorable economic conditions for the construction of alternative energy facilities, the development of a "green" economy and to ensure sustainable development of Ukraine. Conclusions and prospects for further research. In Ukraine, the alternative energy sector is developing slowly, but some structural shifts are noticeable, though far from planned. Many small and medium-sized enterprises have already installed solar panels in order to reduce the cost of production and generate additional profits. Further research requires the search for tools and mechanisms in the RES incentive system, with an assessment of the economic impact of their use, using modeling and forecasting methods and models. Keywords: electricity market, energy efficiency, energy intensity of the economy, renewable energy, green tariff

scholarly journals Green Energy in the Caribbean: Influence on Toursim and Economic Development

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-287
Author(s):  
Tatiana Tazikhina ◽  
◽  
Vladimir Kvasha ◽  
Yulia Solovova ◽  
Igbal Guliev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Major Question ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Island States ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Tourism Economy

The green energy agenda has become one of the most important issues in international relations. Many island states of the Oceania have taken the course of green economy construction. The Caribbean states are in some way similar to the Oceania ones and have also made several steps towards greener future. Some of these states are tightly connected with international tourism, leading to the high dependence of their economies from touristic revenues. The article examines this interconnection, including economic component in the analysis. The major question of the article is how does (or doesn’t) tourism influence the development of green energy in the Caribbean states. The two major economies examined in the region are Cuba and Dominican Republic as the two examples of the totally different economic systems and approaches to the development of the green energy. The key findings of the article include such conclusions as the possibility of synergetic interdependence between tourism, economy and green energy and the positive effects this interdependence has. The other finding is that the Cuban method of introducing green energy is less effective than the Dominican one. The novelty of the article includes the comparison of the two economic models in the Caribbean and the development of strategies for the green energy proliferation in the countries.

scholarly journals Adaptive Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Heat-Electricity Energy Management of an Islanded Microgrid

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Dong ◽  
Xiaoshun Zhang ◽  
Tong Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Incremental Cost ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Heat Energy ◽  
Consensus Algorithm ◽  
Islanded Microgrid

This paper proposes a novel adaptive consensus algorithm (ACA) for distributed heat-electricity energy management (HEEM) of an islanded microgrid. In order to simultaneously satisfy the heat-electricity energy balance constraints, ACA is implemented with a switch between unified consensus and independent consensus according to the dynamic energy mismatches. The feasible operation region of a combined heat and power (CHP) unit is decomposed into eight searching sub-regions, thus its electricity and heat energy outputs can simultaneously match the incremental cost consensus requirement and the heat-electricity energy balance constraints. Case studies are thoroughly carried out to verify the performance of ACA for distributed HEEM of an islanded microgrid.

scholarly journals Social Innovation as a Prospect for the Forest Bioeconomy: Selected Examples from Europe

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludvig ◽  
Zivojinovic ◽  
Hujala
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Forest Owners ◽  
Eu Policy ◽  
Urban Economic Development ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Rural And Urban

Very recently, social innovation has become a subject of investigation in forest research. Earlier on, social innovation turned into a term used in EU policy strategies for addressing social issues and the self-empowerment of local people, as well as for tackling economic, social, or environmental challenges. The question of how the forest bioeconomy might profit from social innovation remains. The article examined the forest bioeconomy from the perspective of social innovation features: How is social innovation reflected in the forest bioeconomy? The forest sector is identified as one principal supplier sectors in the updated European Bioeconomy Strategy. In the strategies’ general objectives of job creation and employment through the green economy, we detected some links to social innovation. In contrast, the EU Social Innovation Initiative includes social aspects via addressing collective action, integration of vulnerable social groups, and rural and urban economic development, without mentioning explicitly the forest sector. In order to make use of both EU policy documents, it is necessary to enquire on the overlaps. This research focused on the communalities in their policy goals as a reference framework for systematically identifying specific forest bioeconomy activities fitting into both realms. With example of these activities, we showed how the forest bioeconomy plays a unique role in addressing hitherto unmet needs with the development of new types of services. There is rich potential in the forest bioeconomy for private forest owners and producers with activities that range from social biomass plants to collectively organized charcoal (biochar) production in remote rural areas. Most of these are service innovations, while some combine services with product innovations. Our findings challenge positions that regard economic and social issues as strictly separated. As a result, they are identified as two combined complementary sources of income for Europe’s forest owners.

scholarly journals How Do You See Infrastructure? Green Energy to Provide Economic Growth after COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idiano D’Adamo ◽  
Paolo Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Green Economy

Climate change has determined the deterioration of the ecosystem, but some politicians deny this evidence. There is a relationship between sustainability and resilience, and COVID-19 has demonstrated that life can change quickly. Social and economic disaster share a close bond. Can the realization of a great plan for infrastructure support the planet’s rebirth? This is the key role of the green economy.

What potential customers are telling us: Organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass

2011 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
John Nadeau ◽  
Kate Griese
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
Level Of Importance ◽  
Potential Customers ◽  
Key Words Biomass

This paper reports on a study of organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass energy for use in heating systems.This topic warrants discussion as global energy needs grow and the Canadian forestry sector experiences economic challenges.In particular, heating systems are an appropriate introductory application for solid forest biomass because it representsan efficient and sustainable fuel use. The attitudes of organizational buyers are assessed and compared against theperceived level of importance for attitudinal items and the views held toward fossil fuels. The results demonstrate that forestbiomass is viewed favourably on environmental aspects and on some other attitudinal items of high importance. Managerialsuggestions are forwarded to guide the burgeoning sector in its attempt to build awareness and strengthen its perceivedimage among organizational buyers. Key words: biomass, biomass fuel, attitudes of organizational buyers, biomass as an alternative heat and energy source

scholarly journals Green M&A Deals and Bidders’ Value Creation: The Role of Sustainability in Post-Acquisition Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Salvi ◽  
Felice Petruzzella ◽  
Anastasia Giakoumelou
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Acquisition Performance ◽  
Financial Outcomes ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Public Subsidies ◽  
External Growth

A transition to natural and renewable resources is deemed necessary to preserve the environment and satisfy future energy needs globally. In this context, green economy can be considered a viable alternative paradigm that preserves growth expectations while protecting the earth’s ecosystems.The objective of this study is to investigate whether “green” acquisitions represent a suitable way to support the green economy’s growth, given that public subsidies alone do not suffice. To this end, we analyse bidders’ post-acquisition performance (return on assets), based on data from the most recent deals, and try to decode whether bidders that “green” themselves find the potential to improve their financial performance and simultaneously enhance their corporate image.Results confirm that bidders opting for “green” deals can obtain better financial outcomes compared to firms that perform deals in other sectors. This implies that firms may favor such transactions both to foster their external growth and obtain better operating and financial results, while attributing a green identity to their corporate image and protecting the environment. These findings bestow and elevate confidence in the potential of relevant research, raising focus on unexplored Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) aspects of growing interest among investors worldwide.

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