An Investigation of the Potential Adoption of Anaerobic Digestion for Energy Production in Irish Farms
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Scientific paper
for Clean energy supply (Energy production system)
Renewable energy source
Sewage treatment plant gas and biogases
Technology used
Biogas/biomethane production
Special type
Anaerobic digestion technologies
Energy produced
Heat
Suitable/ideal for
Heat for buildings
Agricultural domain
Livestock
Suitable for
Farmer, Producers association, Advisory services, Policy makers
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Tools
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Survey
Type of solution
Methodology, Other
Details
Authors: Sean O Connor, Ehiaze A. Ehimen, Suresh C Pillai, Niamh Power, Gary A. Lyons, John Bartlett
Journal: Environment 8(2): 8
Journal link: https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Environments-2076-3298
Publication date: 2021
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments8020008
Open access: Yes
Related project: Interreg
Article funding source:
The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), with match funding provided by the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) and Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Republic of Ireland), grant number IVA5033.
Author location: Ireland
Corresponding author email: sean.oconnor2@mail.itsligo.ie
Additional info
The focus of this study was to identify Irish cattle farmers’ perspectives, motivations and perceived obstacles to the adoption of AD on their farming enterprise and to characterise potential “Likely Adopters” of the technology. The study’s findings offer valuable insights into the motivations of likely AD adopters, providing guidance for academics, policymakers, and stakeholders on future implementation strategies.
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General
This FEFTS contributes to improve the energy profiles of farming systems:Environmental
The application of this FEFTS directly reduces fossil energy use, in terms of:- Buildings heat use
- Tractors and vehicles fuel consumption
- Manure reduction
Socioeconomic
The application of this FEFTS contributes to cost reductions of farming systems:Keep in mind that this assessment is subjective, based on publicly available information.
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