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Library Abstract "BIOMASS and BIOENERGY Brochure" Agricultural and forest residues, as well as purpose grown crops, are among the major energy resources available to the European Union (EU). Increased used of these resources, commonly known as biomass, can contribute sustainable solutions to many of the problems facing us now and in the long term. It is anticipated that biomass could contribute 20% of the current EU primary energy demand. In order to reach this target, there is a need to understand the present position and to identify the main areas where further research and development can lower costs and improve efficiencies throughout the complete chain of production and use. Through the RTD Framework Programmes the EU encourages co-operation between Member States and between the public and privet sector targeting at key areas that are acting as barriers to widespread use of biomass. These actions are being taken as part of a wider initiative to create a European Research Area, as a central component of a European knowledge-based society. |
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