Journal article

Current Developments in Production and Utilization of Biogas and Biomethane in Germany


Authors listDaniel-Gromke, Jaqueline; Rensberg, Nadja; Denysenko, Velina; Stinner, Walter; Schmalfuss, Tina; Scheftelowitz, Mattes; Nelles, Michael; Liebetrau, Jan

Publication year2018

Pages17-35

JournalChemie Ingenieur Technik

Volume number90

Issue number1-2

ISSN0009-286X

eISSN1522-2640

Open access statusHybrid

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1002/cite.201700077

PublisherWiley


Abstract
This paper presents the results of a status quo analysis of biogas production in Germany. It provides detailed information regarding the biogas plant portfolio and distribution, applied technologies, types of substrates und the contribution of biogas to the electricity, heat and transport sector. The evaluations regarding biogas and biomethane are based on data from annually surveys of biogas plant operators, Federal Network Agency regarding electricity generation, German transmission grid operators regarding direct marketing of electricity, and the current plant register regarding flexibility premium.



Citation Styles

Harvard Citation styleDaniel-Gromke, J., Rensberg, N., Denysenko, V., Stinner, W., Schmalfuss, T., Scheftelowitz, M., et al. (2018) Current Developments in Production and Utilization of Biogas and Biomethane in Germany, Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 90(1-2), pp. 17-35. https://doi.org/10.1002/cite.201700077

APA Citation styleDaniel-Gromke, J., Rensberg, N., Denysenko, V., Stinner, W., Schmalfuss, T., Scheftelowitz, M., Nelles, M., & Liebetrau, J. (2018). Current Developments in Production and Utilization of Biogas and Biomethane in Germany. Chemie Ingenieur Technik. 90(1-2), 17-35. https://doi.org/10.1002/cite.201700077



Keywords


BiowasteElectricity generationFlexibilizationHeat utilizationRenewable energy act

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