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Title Lesson learned from government and private-sponsored 'woody biomass' project - case study of Shimokawa and Hita
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Authors Ristanti, EY; Yan, WL
Title Lesson learned from government and private-sponsored 'woody biomass' project - case study of Shimokawa and Hita
Year 2015
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.proenv.2015.07.004
Abstract This study is aimed at synthesizing the social value-based model of Shimokawa, Hokkaido with economic value-based model of Hita, Oita to implement woody biomass renewable energy business in Japan. These two areas were chosen to highlight their contradictory economic and social situations in utilizing their abundant forest resources. The research uses an in-depth interview of stakeholders involved in the woody biomass project in both regions. The role of woody biomass in Hita and neighboring areas deals with renewable energy business, while in Shimokawa it handles an aging society issue and sustainability. By 2013, Hita has two woody biomass power plants operated, which utilized a total of 160,000 tons/year wood chips. Shimokawa promotes sustainable life by implementing Forest Future City model in which resources, society, and industry are integrated to achieve quality life. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
Author Keywords woody biomass; biomass town; renewable energy; impact; sustainability
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000380512600004
WoS Category Environmental Sciences
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2015.07.004
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