The Project
SoBio II stands for scenarios of optimal biomass distribution in the bioeconomy (considering the food, construction, chemical, energy, peat replacement and C storage sectors) in the context of climate protection targets up to 2030/2050.
The aim is to expand the BenOpt model to include further bioeconomy sectors: peat replacement, construction, chemicals and the consideration of C storage in Germany.
By varying certain assumptions (biomass potentials, technological development, climate protection measures, nutrition, etc.) in the model, relevant scenarios for the optimal utilisation/distribution of the limited available biomass in the bioeconomy up to 2050 are simulated.
The main research questions are:
- What is the optimal role of limited biomass and how does it change over time?
- What are the priority target markets for biomass?
- What are the most competitive technologies and are there turning points?
- How do instruments and constraints affect the achievement of long-term climate protection goals?