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Current Developments in Production and Utilization of Biogas and Biomethane in Germany
Author(s) -
DanielGromke Jaqueline,
Rensberg Nadja,
Denysenko Velina,
Stinner Walter,
Schmalfuß Tina,
Scheftelowitz Mattes,
Nelles Michael,
Liebetrau Jan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.201700077
Subject(s) - biogas , electricity , status quo , production (economics) , biogas production , environmental economics , renewable energy , flexibility (engineering) , waste management , environmental science , business , engineering , anaerobic digestion , economics , methane , electrical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , macroeconomics , management , market economy
This paper presents the results of a status quo analysis of biogas production in Germany. It provides detailed information regarding the biogas plant portfolio and distribution, applied technologies, types of substrates und the contribution of biogas to the electricity, heat and transport sector. The evaluations regarding biogas and biomethane are based on data from annually surveys of biogas plant operators, Federal Network Agency regarding electricity generation, German transmission grid operators regarding direct marketing of electricity, and the current plant register regarding flexibility premium.