Abstract
Rural ecosystems are the main source of biomass used in the production of renewable energy in Portugal. However, it is based on pruning residues are most of the raw material for biomass leaving other opportunities aside. This paper highlights the role of pinecone waste without pinion for the energy sector. The present paper studies different solutions to enhance the use of the pinecones for energy proposes. The present paper also presents the different principal technologies. It is possible to conclude that the use of residual biomass is a way to reduce the national dependence on energy imports (fossil specialties), decreases transport losses (by allowing local production and consumption locally) and encourages the management of forest areas (fixing people in rural areas and lowers the risk of fire).
Highlights
In Portugal, the domestic production of primary energy in Portugal is based almost entirely on Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
The PNEC 2030 is the following national criterion for 2030: reduce between 45% and 55% as an exemption from greenhouse gases, by reference to those registered in the year 2005; incorporate 47% of energy from renewable sources in the gross final energy consumption; achieve a 35% reduction in primary energy consumption with a view to better energy efficiency; reach 15% of electricity interconnections
The activity sectors with adequate conditions for the installation of cogeneration units correspond to industries or services that consume large amounts of thermal energy: refining, petrochemicals and Advanced Energy: An International Journal (AEIJ), Vol 9, No 1, January 2022 chemicals, pulp and paper, ceramics, textiles and food
Summary
In Portugal, the domestic production of primary energy in Portugal is based almost entirely on Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Most of the energy from biomass comes from forestry raw materials: vegetable and forestry residues, sulphitive liquors generated in the production process of the pulp and paper industry, pellets and briquettes. This contribution is essential to support the goals of the Community directive 2009/28/EC, which set Portugal's goal of incorporating 31% of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the gross final consumption of energy, by 2020. The use of firewood as a heating source is an ancient practice, but the versatility of biomass allows uses that go far beyond its domestic use in fireplaces or stoves, having become a significant source of renewable energy in Portugal To these residual and sustainable materials from the forest – called secondary forest biomass – are added at least two more:. In 2018, industry represented 16% of the final energy consumption of heat in the EU, with only 13% of this from renewables, and almost entirely bioenergy (99%)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call