Agro Fossil Free - En undersøgelse af den potentielle anvendelse af anaerob forgæring til energiproduktion på irske gårde

General beskrivelse

Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been recognised as an effective means of simultaneously producing energy while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Despite having a large agriculture sector, Ireland has experienced little uptake of the technology, ranking 20th within the EU-28. It is, therefore, necessary to understand the general opinions, willingness to adopt, and perceived obstacles of potential adopters of the technology. As likely primary users of this technology, a survey of Irish cattle farmers was conducted to assess the potential of on-farm AD for energy production in Ireland. The study seeks to understand farmers’ motivations, perceived barriers, and preferred business model. The study found that approximately 41% of the 91 respondents were interested in installing AD on their farming enterprise within the next five years. These Likely Adopters tended to have a higher level of education attainment, and together, currently hold 4379 cattle, potentially providing 37,122 t year−1 of wastes as feedstock, resulting in a potential CO2 reduction of 800.65 t CO2-eq. year−1. Moreover, the results indicated that the primary consideration preventing the implementation of AD is a lack of information regarding the technology and high investment costs. Of the Likely Adopters and Possible Adopters, a self-owned and operated plant was the preferred ownership structure, while 58% expressed an interest in joining a co-operative scheme. The findings generated provide valuable insights into the willingness of farmers to implement AD and guidance for its potential widespread adoption.

En undersøgelse af den potentielle anvendelse af anaerob forgæring til energiproduktion på irske gårde

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Udbyder/kilde
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Vurdering

FEFTS specifikationer

Videnskabeligt papir

Til Ren energiforsyning (Energi produktionssystem)

Vedvarende energikilde

Renseanlægsgas og biogasser

Anvendt teknologi

Biogas/biometan produktion

Speciel type

Anaerob omsætningsteknologi

Energi produceret

Varme/kølingstype

Velegnet/ideel til

Varme til bygninger

Landbrugsdomæne

Husdyrhold

Egnet til

Landmand, Producentforeningen, Rådgivning, Politiske beslutningstagere

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Værktøjer

Især

Undersøgelse

Løsnings type

Metode, Andet

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En undersøgelse af den potentielle anvendelse af anaerob forgæring til energiproduktion på irske gårde

FEFTS specifikationer

Videnskabeligt papir

Vedvarende energikilde

Anvendt teknologi

Speciel type

Energi produceret

Velegnet/ideel til

Landbrugsdomæne

Egnet til

Ansøgninger

Især

Løsnings type

Detaljer

Andre websteder

Suplerende information

Relevante filer og videoer

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Vurdering

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