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BioPAD: Bioenergy Proliferation and DeploymentBioPAD- Bioenergy Proliferation and Deployment BioPAD is promoting the wider use of bioenergy and developing applications targeting the whole process from supplying fuel to producing energy.By using bioenergy we will unlock the potential of our local natural resources, provide jobs and stimulate our local economies, make ourselves fuel secure and reduce our CO2 emissions.

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BioPAD Partners

Western Development Commission (Republic of Ireland) Lead PartnerAction Renewables (Northern Ireland)Environmental Research Institute (Scotland)Metla: The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Finland)

BioPAD is funded by the Northern Periphery Programmewww.northernperiphery.eu of the European Regional Development Fund (Interreg IVB).

www.biopad.euBioPAD will:Give us a better understanding of local bioenergy supply chainsFocus on different bioenergy fuel types including wood, energy crops and agricultural and other organic wastesExamine the supply chains needed to convert the fuels to energy (Combustion, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Anaerobic Digestion)Create a Bioenergy Supply Chain Tool and an App which will clearly show the steps from fuel source to energy

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Help to create business linkages along these supply chains to the benefit of our local economiesCreate a bioenergy network for policy makers and for bioenergy users and suppliersEnable knowledge and best practice transfer for bioenergy supply chains throughout the Northern Periphery of Europe.

www.biopad.euBioPAD- jobs and enterpriseDeveloping local bioenergy supply chains provides sustainable enterprise opportunities for individuals, communities and municipalities in Northern Europe through the use of renewable energy.www.biopad.euBioPAD- Supply chainsBioPAD will improve our understanding of the links between supply of bioenergy and the demand for energy by mapping supply chains for different bioenergy fuels and different energy conversion methods.Developing local bioenergy supply chains provides sustainable enterprise opportunities for individuals, communities and municipalities in Northern Europe through the use of renewable energy.

www.biopad.eu17/09/20088The BioPAD approachCase StudiesMapping and analysis of Bioenergy SC reporting of different cases with various fuel types Use of locally available biomass for a range of technologies (anaerobic digestion, combustion, and micro CHP (Combined Heat and Power)Potential analysis of capabilities and gaps in regional partner supply chains in selected casesDeveloping cost-effective and sustainable ways to allow the best use of biomass resources

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www.biopad.eu17/09/200810The BioPAD approachSupply Chain ToolInformation on Bioenergy Supply Chain components and their attributesIncludes locally available biomass for a range of technologies:anaerobic digestioncombustionmicro CHP (Combined Heat and Power)Socio-economic aspects, CO2 emissions, value chainMobile App version of the tool will be developed

www.biopad.euBioPAD- PolicyBioPAD will help us to ensure that targeted policies and actions can increase bioenergy use and help capture the benefits of it locallyBioPAD is developing a Policy Stakeholder network.

www.biopad.euBioPAD Policy Stakeholder NetworkMembers in all partner regions25 members and continuing to growIncludes partners, associate partners, municipalities Forum for discussionOperated through Linked In

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