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Project Code [RDD00895]

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Project title

Bioeconomy renewable energy

Primary Funding Agency

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

DAFM

Lead Organisation

University of Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

This project aims to develop an analytical framework to undertake an economic-environmental-spatial impact assessment of new circular bioeconomy sectors, namely anaerobic digestion (AD) for the production of biogases. This project will utilise outputs from partner projects working to identify farm scale, landscape level and national level economic and environmental implications of farm supplied alternative feedstock for AD at a regional level. Using these outputs, we will assess the capacity for AD production to scale up in Ireland, using a systems-based approach to identify the barriers and opportunities that may exist. Farmer behaviour will be assessed in relation to willingness to provide feedstocks for AD production and accept digestate by-products as fertiliser. An Innovation Systems map of the AD sector will be created, showing the actors and institutions affecting the sector. The Bioeconomy Input-Output model (BIO) and Simulation Model of the Local Economy (SMILE) will be utilised to assess the optimal location for AD plant development. A policy framework will be laid out as part of a policy workshop involving sectoral experts.

Grant Approved

�309,515.00

Research Hub

n/a

Research Theme

Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/03/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

28/02/2026