Techno-economic analysis of the energy exploitation of biomass residues in Heraklion Prefecture—Crete

As with most of the Greek Islands, Crete is not interconnected to the national power grid. Therefore, power is generated locally and is based on a handful of ageing power plants running on imported diesel fuel oil, owned by the Public Power Corporation (PPC). However, the growth of the tourism indus...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2009-02, Vol.13 (2), p.362-377
Main Authors: Boukis, Ioannis, Vassilakos, Nikos, Karellas, Sotirios, Kakaras, Emmanuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biomass
Biomass residues
Economic data
Electric energy
Energy
Energy economics
Exact sciences and technology
Feasibility study
General, economic and professional studies
Natural energy
Techno-economic analysis
Techno-economic analysis Biomass residues Feasibility study
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Summary:As with most of the Greek Islands, Crete is not interconnected to the national power grid. Therefore, power is generated locally and is based on a handful of ageing power plants running on imported diesel fuel oil, owned by the Public Power Corporation (PPC). However, the growth of the tourism industry and the subsequent need for more power present major challenges for the electricity production on the island. The high potential of biomass residues on the island creates new prospects for the energy concept of Crete. The purpose of this work is to examine the feasibility of a biomass-fired plant in the Heraklion Prefecture, on the island of Crete, taking into account the high biomass residues potential of this area.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2007.10.006