DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS PLANTS TOWARDS THE CARBON-NEUTRAL SOCIETY IN 2050

抄録

This study aims to clarify conditions and environments of current biomass plants that support sustainable operation and to propose policies toward the construction of the Carbon-Neutral Society in 2050. This study focused on several successfully operating biomass power plants that differ in location and raw material supply. We visited the biomass power plants and biorefineries and interviewed their managers. Domestic small-scale power plants with domestic raw material supply have been established through local initiatives and have contributed to job creation. Integrated biorefineries, bio-clusters, represent a sustainable form of biomass refinery. We propose strategies for biomass power plants, including improvement in power generation efficiency through capacity expansion and technological progress. We propose to promote integrated biorefineries, bio-clusters, that accommodate biomass power plants. We propose short and mid-term to long term policies, and international cooperation.