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EU approves €900 million French biomass scheme
The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
read more... 05/04/2024
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Britain looks into funding biomass carbon capture and storage
Britain said it is considering ways to support combining electricity generated using biomass, such as wood pellets, with technology to capture and store the resulting carbon emissions.
read more... 12/08/2022
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ETC warns on limits to biomass role in energy transition
The Energy Transitions Commission has warned that rapidly increasing demand for biomass and biofuel could exceed sustainable supply, and should only be used in a narrow range of difficult-to-decarbonize applications.
read more... 06/07/2021
EU climate plan blows hot and cold on forestry, biomass
While recognising the positive role of forests in mitigating global warming, the European Commission has riled the agroforestry and biomass industries by stating its intention of limiting growth in the sector.
read more... 24/09/2020
Renewables set UK power generation records in 1H 2020
Wind, solar and biomass provided almost 70% of electricity, Drax report finds
read more... 01/09/2020