Most efficient use if biomass - for biofuels or electro fuels

Research Project, 2020 – 2021

Biomass in the transport- and power sectors is currently predominantly used to produce transport fuel. With the prospect of a renewable power system, the demand for balancing power from biomass is expected to grow, thus increasing competition for biomass between the power- and transport sectors. Furthermore, the development with more electric vehicles, as well as the possibility to produce electro-fuels, creates additional links between the sectors. This project investigates how bio energy for CO2 neutral electricity and transport is used most cost-effectively, under the assumption that biomass is a limited resource. We combine a state-of-the-art, sector-integrated energy system model with a transport module in order to support policy development, as well as robust long-term investments in the power- and transport sectors. The project includes dissemination of knowledge in Sweden through a reference group with politicians and industry representatives, and internationally through IEA Bi