Examine Bioenergy planning requirements insights and stakeholder’s perceptions in Ireland (BioEInsights)

Project Description

The Climate Action Plan of Ireland committed to reduce GHGs to net zero by 2050. To achieve this target urgent actions are required in all GHG emitting sectors. Since the energy sector is the most emitting sector, this sector must be prioritised for decarbonization first. The first action is to replace all fossil fuel by renewables for different economic sectors and different applications (heating, transport, electricity etc.).

Bioenergy’s essential role in emissions reduction and the energy transition is very appropriate in the current environment of a climate crisis and worries about energy security. Despite all efforts however, bioenergy installations are not expanding at an expected rapid pace. This project will identify current locations for bioenergy installations and analyse the uptake barriers on a case-by-case basis. Further, new locations will be mapped for technology specific installations. The best locations will be selected by considering different sustainability criteria. An economic impact study will be conducted to attract investors, policy makers as well as local authorities and public. Different stakeholder opinions will be included in developing recommendations and policies.