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Based on the review
that biogas production is still lagging behind in Europe in relation to
the objectives fixed for 2010 and its important role within the European
Biomass action plan this project will foster the biogas development in
seven highly motivated European regions. The barriers for developing
this technology are manifold. Profiting from countries like GE and AU
with a rapidly growing market of biogas plants the organised know-how
transfer and sharing of experience will enable a rapid uptake in the
less developed regions. The mobilisation of positive synergies between
the different sectors (local authorities, farmers and food processing
industries) and their concrete project implication will increase biogas
plants realisation. The territorial approach facilitating partnerships
between the different sectors and the elaboration of a strategic
strategy and action plan in each region will overcome the obstacles and
create a biogas friendly environment.
Description of the
work
The work will start
with a compilation of the framework conditions in the seven developing
regions. A strategic action plan will be elaborated to indicate the way
to the key decision makers to overcome the barriers. A strong accent is
set on awareness raising and trainings activities targeted to the
regional key players and stakeholders (i.e. brochure, , electronic news
letter, study tours, information seminars). Positive investment
decisions will be prepared in each region by opportunity and decision
preparing studies with support by experienced partners. A match making
procedure between potential investors and suppliers of turn key ready
plants to the seven emerging markets will further advance the process.
The regional key stakeholders are closely associated trough an advisory
committee. Project results will be made available through Internet and
other targeted channels in view of facilitating replication.
Expected results
èStrategic outreach:
èInformation,
awareness raising and training
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In each region
2 400 major stakeholders from the agriculture, municipalities and
agro-food industry will be reached through, electronic newsletters and
brochures informing 16 800 decision makers.
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Organisation
of training sessions, and information seminars will assist and develop
the biogas know-how for 900 motivated technicians
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Operating and
updated web pages in country language will give complete and accessible
information to at least 16 000 visitors
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High
replication effect through the organisation of seminars presenting the
project results to a larger public at regional and EU level involving at
least 400 decision makers from local authorities, agriculture and
business sector.
Investment
preparation and know-how transfer
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Production of
computerised opportunity study tool, realisation of 35 studies
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Efficient
technology transfer through matchmaking with experienced partners from
Germany and Austria
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Locating of 14
pilot sites and studies for investment preparation triggering at least 7
new biogas installations
Main website of
the project:
http://www.biogasregions.org/
with the support of
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