The Danish cogeneration plants form the basis for the future green energy system. Switching production from coal-fired power stations to biomass is one of the largest CO2 reduction initiatives of the Danish Energy Agreement, with the aim of reducing Danish CO2 emissions by 34 percent. However, this requires the use of sustainable biomass.
The Danish energy industry wants to ensure that coal and natural gas are replaced by sustainable biomass. The wood burned in Danish power stations comes from well-managed and sustainable forestry. The main product of the forest industry is high-quality wood for timber, and wood for energy purposes is mainly a by-product such as residue and waste wood. Moreover, the price of wood is three times higher than the price of wood used in energy production.
Facts like these and other types of information about sustainable biomass can be found in the Biomass for Energy brochure.
Biomass for Energy describes why biomass is an important factor towards a fossil-free society.
Industry Agreement for Sustainable Biomass (Wood Pellets and Wood Chips)
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