Welcome to our policy blog. We would like to inform you about interesting aspects of the applied sustainability research conducted at the DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gGmbH. We blog about the sustainability of products in the field of bioeconomy, biomass and biofuels. We will also provide you with context on various EU directives.
At the DBFZ Annual Conference 2024, experts discussed how biomass can contribute to achieving climate targets. What projects are being conducted at the DBFZ in this matter and how can the benefits of biomass be utilised?
The cultivation of energy crops such as maize or rapeseed is regularly being criticised. They require a lot of land and the electricity yield per hectare is not as high as with photovoltaics or wind power. But does that mean that these crops are irrelevant for the energy transition?
Biomass is a key resource for mitigating climate change, securing jobs and growth in the future bioeconomy and providing ecosystem services. At the DBFZ, we have been working on innovative solutions for biomass utilisation since 2008.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine raises the urgent question: can Russian natural gas be replaced by biogas?
The path towards phasing out coal is clear. But is converting coal-fired power plants to biomass a viable solution?
The amendment to the EEG adjusts the funding conditions for biomass plants, among others. With the help of the DBFZ, the planned changes were evaluated and recommendations for action were derived.
The national implementation of RED II was addressed at the end of 2020 and possible legislative changes relating to greenhouse gases were proposed. But what impact would these have in concrete terms? Implementing new information, the DBFZ published a comprehensive position on this matter.
An initial draft bill to amend the law on the GHG reduction quota has been published. We share our opinion on the proposed measures.
An EU taxonomy is supposed to prevent greenwashing in the financial sector: will that be effective? We have analysed the requirements together with the FVEE.
In view of the upcoming amendment to the EEG, we are making recommendations on how biomass can continue to be effectively used as a sustainable energy source.
