Task 36: Material and Energy valorisation of waste in a Circular Economy
Final report: Material and Energy Valorisation of Waste in a Circular Economy Waste-to-energy, commonly via a combustion-based process, is an effective component of a modern waste management strategy, whereby landfill-bound waste streams are converted to heat and power. The technologies supporting these pathways are mature and well-developed and have for many years contributed positively to […]
read moreBioenergy in Australia’s Circular Economy Our overlooked renewable energy opportunity In this report, we present the case for how Bioenergy could become a key pillar of Australia’s circular economy of the future. We show the way forward for Australia to realise the immense opportunities in bioenergy other countries are already taking advantage of. Bioenergy can […]
read moreDuring 2022–2024, Task 36 will focus on the effect that circular economy initiatives along the waste and energy value chain will have in the deployment of bioenergy globally. Objectives The specific objectives for the proposed programme are: Understanding economic, societal, and environmental aspects derived from different EfW and material recycling technologies/strategies adopted. Highlight the role […]
read moreDecentralised Micro-biodigester systems for rural South Africa This is the third of a case study compilation to explore lessons on material and energy valorisation of waste within the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 36. The central technology in this case study is micro-biodigesters systems applied in rural areas in South Africa.). South Africa’s rural areas […]
read moreHydrothermal carbonization (HTC):Valorisation of organic waste and sewage sludges for hydrochar production and biofertilizers The HTC process offers a unique way to recover materials from organic wastes and sludges which are otherwise difficult and expensive to be valorised. This novel technology has been developed at industrial scale during the last 10 years and represents a […]
read moreIEA-Bioenergy Task 36 discussed Transitioning towards a decarbonised circular economy with Focus on Waste to Energy at the SABIA NATIONAL BIOGAS CONFERENCE 2021 (online from South Africa) With the increased need to incorporate renewable energy resources in the energy mix, the transition towards a decarbonized circular economy has become an “hot topic” among policy makers, […]
read moreDeployment of bio-CCS: case study on Waste-to-Energy – Fortum Oslo Varme (FOV) Despite growing global ambitions towards increased material recycling, waste-to-energy (WtE) will likely continue to play an important role in coming decades as a means of managing waste streams that for one reason or another may be difficult to treat otherwise. Typically, 40-60% of […]
read moreWaste-to-Energy and Social Acceptance: Copenhill WtE plant in Copenhagen Copenhill Waste-to-Energy (WtE) represents an example of integration of WtE plants in an urban area and collaboration with the residents to achieve social acceptance in the activities developed by the WtE sector. This report describes technical and economic aspects of the Copenhill plant, and how the […]
read moreReport of a digital webinar held on October 7, 2020. The workshop was organized by members of Department of Thermal Energy at SINTEF Energy Research (Norway), within the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 36 (Material and Energy Valorisation of Waste in a Circular Economy). The purpose of this workshop was to present different fly ash […]
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