Abstract
The paper presents the results of a research on wood fuels used for heating in households in the Republic of Srpska (RS). The main objective of this research was to determine the real consumption of wood fuels in households in the Republic of Srpska using the internationally recognized WISDOM methodology, as well as to compare the obtained results with the official statistical data. In order to conduct the research and obtain a relevant sample, the Republic of Srpska was divided into six mesoregions. The research was conducted in 3,149 households, namely 1,380 urban and 1,769 other households. The results indicated that firewood and other wood fuels were used in 334,761 households. Analyzing the differences between the results obtained using the WISDOM methodology and the official statistical data for the Republic of Srpska, it can be concluded that the consumption of firewood was on average 3.41 times higher compared to the official statistical data. Results of similar research projects implemented in the surrounding countries showed similar trends. The paper suggests the necessity of adopting a new approach and comprehensive research in surveys conducted by official institutions.
Highlights
Accelerated climate change and dependence on fossil fuels made energy production from renewable sources an obligation, not an alternative (C i o ca et al, 2015)
In addition to the internationally recognized WISDOM methodology (Woodfuel Integrated Supply/Demand Overview Mapping), the following scientific methods and techniques were used in this paper: content analysis and desk research, classification, analysis and synthesis, deduction, induction, comparison and survey
The ultimate purpose of WISDOM is to provide support in policy formulation and strategic decision-making in the wood energy segment, and in application through the identification of sites suitable for specific activities in order to valorize the potential of woody biomass as an energy source (Marinović et al, 2013)
Summary
Accelerated climate change and dependence on fossil fuels made energy production from renewable sources an obligation, not an alternative (C i o ca et al, 2015). The assessment of forest biomass potential for energy production has been the subject of ongoing research. Some of these assessments were developed globally for the longer term framework (until 2050) (Smeets , Fa a i j , 2007), some refer to the European level (Ericsson et al, 2006), while some refer to certain countries (E ste b a n , C a r ra s co, 2011). By increasing the consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the EU aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, making its production and energy consumption sustainable (A ka d i r i et al, 2019). Provided that sustainability is ensured, biomass will remain the key factor for the EU energy transition until 2030 and beyond (2018/b), as confirmed by Parobek et al, (2016) allegations that biomass and renewable waste, with a share of 64.2% in primary renewable energy production, are the most important source of renewable energy in the EU
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