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NERC Reference : NE/C516395/1

A whole-system approach to analysing bioenergy demand and supply: mobilising the long-term potential of bioenergy TSEC-BIOSYS.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor PJG Pearson, Inst for European Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Energy
Co-Investigator:
Mr M Fergusson, Inst for European Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Energy
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Moran, University of Edinburgh, The Roslin Institute
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Smith, University of Aberdeen, Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Karp, Rothamsted Research, Directorate
Co-Investigator:
Professor G Taylor, University of Southampton, Sch of Biological Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr C Adjiman, Imperial College London, Chemical Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Professor F Hawkes, University of Glamorgan, Sch of Applied Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Woods, Imperial College London, Centre for Environmental Policy
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Dinsdale, University of South Wales, Faculty of Computing, Eng. and Science
Co-Investigator:
Dr A Guwy, University of Glamorgan, Sch of Applied Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Book, University of Birmingham, Metallurgy and Materials
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Clift, University of Surrey, Centre for Environmental Strategy
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Powlson, Rothamsted Research, Sustainable Agriculture Sciences-H
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Banister, University of Oxford, Geography - SoGE
Co-Investigator:
Dr L Elghali, University of Surrey, Centre for Environmental Strategy
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Hawkes, University of South Wales, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Co-Investigator:
Professor IR Harris, University of Birmingham, Metallurgy and Materials
Co-Investigator:
Dr AW Bauen, E4Tech Ltd, Head Office
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Murphy, University of Surrey, Centre for Environment & Sustainability
Co-Investigator:
Emeritus Professor GC Premier, University of South Wales, Faculty of Computing, Eng. and Science
Co-Investigator:
Professor NP Brandon, Imperial College London, Earth Science and Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Kandiyoti, Imperial College London, Chemical Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Shah, Imperial College London, Chemical Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Dr J Finch, NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Reynard
Science Area:
Terrestrial
Freshwater
Earth
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Terrestrial
ENRIs:
Pollution and Waste
Natural Resource Management
Global Change
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Ecosystem Scale Processes
Earth Resources
Hydrological Processes
Climate & Climate Change
Abstract:
The project's objectives will be met through four strongly interdependent inter-disciplinary research themes (Figure 1). The themes will bring together natural and social scientists, engineers and economists from fifteen leading UK research organisations with demonstrated expertise in bioenergy or key complementary skills. Their research will be complemented by inputs from a network of organisations from the energy, bioenergy and agricultural industries, trade associations, financial organisations, NGOs, UK and Eli policy institutions, international organisations, regional I local authorities and other research organisations. Theme 1 will focus on the potential evolution of demand for bioenergy in the UK and current and future options for supplying the demand. The research addresses factors affecting demand, technology developments and possible transitions in bioenergy technologies and products, and the potential role of bioenergy imports. The theme will develop demand scenarios that will be used to assess the economic and environmental implications of satisfying different scales and types of demand. Theme 2 will study the biomass supply potential in the UK from a land use, forest and crop production perspective. Research will identify and address limitations and bottlenecks facing biomass supply, including social issues. Future supply will be estimated using spatial and temporal models that integrate crop science, agricultural / forestry management, economic and environmental factors. Theme 3 will focus on the development of a sustainability framework for bioenergy chains and address the implications of alternative pathways for the development of bioenergy. The theme will provide an integrated analysis of economic, environmental and social aspects for key bioenergy chains and scenarios of interest to the UK, and will assess the greenhouse gas abatement potential of bioenergy chains in different final energy demand categories. The sustainability framework will provide guidance in relation to economic, environmental and social criteria that must be met by bioenergy chains and projects, and for the formulation of best practice guidelines, regulation and policies. Theme 4 will draw out the UK-wide implications of the whole systems analysis carried out under Themes 1, 2 and 3, and a synthesis of key findings on bioenergy development under different scenarios, It will provide recommendations and analysis on practices, regulation and policies, and work closely with stakeholders in developing a bioenergy roadmap. Theme 4 will ensure consistency and integration between the models and methods used within the other themes to ensure that a whole system perspective is maintained throughout the project. The interactions between the research teams and key stakeholders will also be coordinated within this theme to ensure that stakeholder time is used effectively and to ensure that scenarios and models reflect important practical market, technology, planning and social issues.
Period of Award:
1 Dec 2005 - 30 Jun 2010
Value:
£162,164 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/C516395/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
TSEC Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
TSEC

This grant award has a total value of £162,164  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£7,309£105,208£1,253£48,396

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