Bioenergy from macroalgae: some costs and benefits

Kristinn Hermannsson; Kim Swales

Bioenergy from macroalgae: some costs and benefits

Kristinn Hermannsson, Kim Swales

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A significant drawback of many bioenergy sources is that energy crops displace alternative land use, such as for food. Responding to this criticism seaweed has been suggested as a source of next generation bioenergy. It is harvested and cultivated on a commercial scale in several countries in Europe (Norway, France), Asia (China, Japan) and South-America (Chile), but in most coastal areas it is relatively underexploited and therefore offers an appealing prospect: at least in principle.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-36
Number of pages	7
Journal	Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary
Volume	Special Edition
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 30 Sept 2013

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biomass
energy
bioenergy

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Bioenergy from macroalgae: some costs and benefits

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