#Bioenergy Industry

[ilbioeconomista]

Global Bioenergies starts a new phase in its collaboration with Shell to develop low-carbon road fuels

Marc Delcourt, co-founder and CEO of Global Bioenergies Global Bioenergies, France-headquartered company which is a key player in industrial biotechnology, signed a new development contract with Shell Global Solutions (Deutschland) GmbH to further develop low carbon road fuels. While the previous phases of the collaboration, starting at the end of 2022, were dedicated to exploring different…

[mindblowingscience]

In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed an economical way to make succinic acid, an important industrial chemical, from sugarcane. The team of University of Illinois and Princeton University researchers created a cost-effective, end-to-end pipeline for this valuable organic acid by engineering a tough, acid-tolerant yeast as the fermenting agent, avoiding costly steps in downstream processing. Succinic acid is a widely used additive for food and beverages and has diverse applications in agricultural and pharmaceutical products. This same pipeline can be used to produce other industrially important organic acids targeted by CABBI in its work to develop sustainable biofuels and biochemicals from crops, said co-author Huimin Zhao, CABBI's Conversion Theme Leader and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) at Illinois. To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Conversion researchers are deploying microbes to convert plant biomass into chemicals used in everyday products as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based production.

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[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’

The goal is to develop an alternative for bioenergy production that can be grown in semi-arid regions, which are advancing in Brazil and worldwide; results were presented during FAPESP Week Italy.

Climate change has caused an increase in the semi-arid climate region in Brazil. Data from the National Center for Monitoring and Warning of Natural Disasters (CEMADEN) and the National Institute of Space Research (INPE) in the South American country indicate an expansion of 7,500 square kilometers per year since 1990, which is equivalent to five times the area of the city of São Paulo. A similar phenomenon has been observed in some regions of Europe and North Africa.

With this in mind, and with the desire to find solutions to mitigate climate change, a group of Brazilian researchers began searching for plants with the potential to be used to generate bioenergy and that could be grown where the climate is not favorable for sugarcane. They decided to study Agave, a genus of succulent plants that includes more than 200 species and is widely used in Mexico to make tequila.

The work is being carried out with the support of FAPESP within the Brazilian Agave Development (BRAVE) project, a partnership involving the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), the company Shell and other teaching and research institutions such as Senai CIMATEC (the Integrated Manufacturing and Technology Campus of the National Industry Service, the non-profit initiative of the CNI, the National Confederation of Industry), the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), the University of São Paulo (USP), and São Paulo State University (UNESP). The latest results were presented on October 14th during FAPESP Week Italy by Marcelo Falsarella Carazzolle, professor at the UNICAMP’s Institute of Biology (IB) who coordinates the initiative alongside Gonçalo Pereira, also from IB-UNICAMP. The event, which ended on October 15th, was held in partnership with the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (UNIBO).

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[regaliasonata]

Some ideas for RPM if it had up to 50 episodes, probably exploration outside the dome or seeing surviving rangers but one cool idea I had

Imagine a three parter called “Enigma”

When finding old records of Alphabet Soup, Venjix finds a prototype android, humanoid and similar in likeness to Dillon and Tenaya’s robotic makeup. The overall culmination of dread and deathly thoughts pulled together through humanity has followed to Corinth and the memories of the past world amplify it through the grid(similar to the popular Jung Theory of a collective unconscious that humanity is connected to).

These memories and dark feelings tap into the bioenergy of the grid and flow together into the android, the bot is named Subject-R4 or well goes by Azrin. We can refer to this Venjix bot as the grim reaper of sorts, the name is based on a few things. Azrin is short for Azrael being the angel of death and R4 here stands for Rust-4(Rist being a state of decay for industrial factors, similar to humanity being toppled in this verse, and in many cultures number four is associated with death)

Azrin’s form has some influences from various figures of death within media but I’d say some always I’d take would be Rio from Agatha All Along and maybe Stacey from Zenkaiger. Perhaps the human based on him might’ve been an Alphabet Soup test subject, Venjix form maybe a skull mask and cool cloak connected to mechanical aspects(a cool skeletal theme). His weapon is a scythe of course but also with the powers he has, I’d say mist and darkness also weigh in.

The idea is that Azrin is tasked with weighing down Corinth as a whole, with energy from the grid he sees everything and can feel the emotions of people. So his powers rely on reviving old memories, even concepts connected to said memories, examples being Scott’s brother, Ziggy’s past associates or relatives, for Dr. K it’s an army of people that Venjix murdered, etc, just imagine his entrance with most filling the city with deafening silence and you see the dude sitting on a throne of skulls👀😈

And with this the dread keeps spreading until it starts to rot out Corinth from the inside, the way to defeat Azrin might be more of a method of accepting the losses, find a away to get rid of the android’s own apathy towards the world and instead turn the threat into Venjix. Like if after they defeat Azrin he ends up fading by his powers form the bio energy connect to the hope and dreams embedded in humanity, thus helping the world to grow more plants or even sprout life again.

Would be a stretch but an alternate ending for the season where maybe his powers seep to Dr. K and with her own regrets and dreams they end up reviving everyone that was lost from Venjix. Still having a long road of rebuilding the world but everyone is back and ready to start over.

A little much but it had me thinking ngl, makes me wonder what other episode ideas you guys have but do tell me your thoughts?

@themundanemudperson @aurora-boreas-borealis @skyland2703

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The Quebec government has unveiled the list of 11 companies whose projects were given the go-ahead for large-scale power connections of 5 megawatts or more, for a total of 956 MW. The announcement was made in a press release Friday evening. Five of the selected projects relate to the battery sector, and two to the bioenergy sector. TES Canada's plan to build a green hydrogen production plant in Shawinigan, announced on Friday, is on the list. Hydro-Québec will also supply 5 MW or more to the future Northvolt plant at its facilities in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville. Other industrial projects selected are those of Air Liquide Canada, Ford-Ecopro CAM Canada S.E.C, Nouveau monde Graphite and Volta Energy Solutions Canada.

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[materialsscienceandengineering]

Palladium nanocluster catalyst supports highly efficient and regioselective hydrogenation of epoxides

Alcohols are widely applied in life sciences and the chemical industry. Selective hydrogenation of epoxides using hydrogen molecules as a reductant is considered to be one of the most facile and atom-economical strategies for alcohol synthesis. However, controlling the regioselective ring opening of epoxides remains a challenge. Significant progress has been made in the selective hydrogenation of epoxides using homogeneous catalysis. However, challenges remain in the difficult separation and recovery of the catalyst, as well as the drawbacks of requiring expensive and sophisticated ligands, which severely limit their practical potential. Therefore, the development of efficient and highly regioselective heterogeneous catalysts for epoxide hydrogenation is particularly important. A palladium (Pd) nanocluster catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of epoxides has been developed by Yang Yong from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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[pridepoisoned]

"Prior to the events of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Mr. Stone's grandfather, the previous president of the Devon Corporation, learned of the ultimate weapon and wished to use the same energy to help people and Pokémon. This led to Devon developing Infinity Energy. The use of this energy made Devon one of the top industries in Hoenn."

"Confidential documents can be found in Sea Mauville stating that Dock investigated the Devon Corporation, finding that they had used Pokémon bioenergy to create Infinity Energy."

Still not over the Infinity Energy article on Bulbapedia. The ultimate weapon made you, Devon.

[mariacallous]

Robert Habeck, Germany’s minister for industrial policy and climate protection, has ruminated that the job of astute leaders is to unknot the contradictions of politics—the kind that can stop policymakers cold and run administrations aground. Germany’s coalition government of Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats have barreled into a thicket of contradictions that illustrate just how confounding energy and climate policy—and the larger endeavor of obtaining climate neutrality—will prove as the sacrifices it demands of society grow.

Polls, for example, show that Germans are earnestly worried about the climate crisis and in favor of more climate action. The fallout of global warming is one of their most pressing concerns, indeed as it is across Europe. And yet, when it comes to modifying their lifestyles or paying higher prices to curb emissions, most say they’re not willing, or only as much as it doesn’t sting.

Habeck’s ministry is weathering this contradiction in the form of a nasty backlash against its efforts to transform Germany’s heating sector, which accounts for 15 percent of the country’s emissions and has recently become a geopolitical red-button conundrum in light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. (Germany had previously relied on Russia for about half of its natural gas; in September 2022, Russia cut off its gas exports to Germany until Berlin lifts sanctions against Russia.)

In contrast to the electricity sector, which Germany has been decarbonizing for decades, heating is practically virgin territory—in the form of hundreds of thousands of buildings, offices, homes, and factories, too, that heat their rooms and power their furnaces with gas. Insulating the country’s building stock is treacherously slow: It happens building by building, and the likes of wood pellets, solar thermal, deep geothermal, and bioenergy are not considered sufficiently scalable.

These deficient options explain why the preferred plan is to electrify heating, primarily through the mass installation of heat pumps. An energy-efficient alternative to furnaces, heat pumps—like an air conditioner in reverse—use electricity to transfer heat from a warm space to a cool space. The most common pump is an air-source heat pump, which moves heat between a building and the outside air. By replacing gas boilers, the newest generation of heat pumps can reduce energy costs by as much as 90 percent, and cut emissions by about a quarter relative to gas and three-quarters relative to an electric fan or panel heater. As carbon prices climb higher, gas will become ever more expensive, and in the long run, heat pumps will be the less costly buy.

But the sticking point that the front guard of climate action—to which the Green politician Habeck definitely belongs—must confront is the mindset of his countrymen as the ecological modernization of their society and economy advances. The challenge is to get better at anticipating the degree of sacrifice the everyday German is willing to bear—and ready them for it, one way or another. In Germany, nearly two-thirds of households still heat with fossil fuels, and in a time of inflation and uncertainty, heat pumps are a hefty investment for households on a budget. An air-source pump—about the size of a travel trunk—will run $20,000 to $30,000, including installation, which is about twice as much as a new gas boiler.

This is why hell broke loose when the Habeck ministry’s draft law was leaked to the press (reflecting points agreed upon by all three parties in their 2021 governance treaty). It stipulated that old oil and gas heaters that break down after 2024 must be replaced with modern heating systems, namely units that rely on renewable energy for 65 percent of their energy use. This disqualifies gas and oil systems, and amounts to a de facto ban on new fossil fuel heating systems. In the draft plan, the government agreed to subsidize 30 percent of all heat pump installations.

This pronouncement jarred many people, and the government began to see before its eyes nightmare visions of the 2018 “yellow jacket”  protests in France, when working-class French people took to the streets en masse in opposition to fuel taxes. Not only Germany’s boulevard press but even the Green Party’s coalition partners turned on Habeck, thundering that this measure wasn’t in the coalition contract (though it was) and that this was far too great a burden to impose on working Germans from one day to another (which the Greens had tried to address but were stifled by their partners.) According to a poll conducted by the arch-populist Bild-Zeitung, which led the charge, 61 percent of Germans were worried about the cost impact. Somewhat fewer respondents thought the ban of gas and oil heating was wrong-headed in the first place.

In hindsight, the Greens should have known better than to so flagrantly expose their Achilles’ heel: the perception that German Greens are elitist snobs with no feeling for ordinary folk with ordinary problems. But the party came around quickly on the snafu, introducing measures to subsidize boiler replacement for low-income people by 80 percent. The size of the subsidy is staggered by income, starting from the original 30 percent for the well-off. Middle-class earners (about $65,000 a year) would qualify for a 40 percent subsidy. People older than 80 are exempt from the law, according to the Green proposal.

The takeaway from the fiasco is that political leaders must test the waters and prepare the ground for the dramatic changes that are around the corner. “One era is drawing to an end—another is beginning,” said Habeck. “Because we’ve waited so long to act, these wide-ranging changes will impose on people’s day-to-day lives.”

“Today, it is becoming increasingly clear that virtually everything must change as soon as possible: housing, driving, heating,” writes Die Zeit editor Petra Pinzler. “The energy transition is no longer something that is negotiated at distant climate conferences or in political circles in Berlin and that can be avoided. It has arrived in everyday life. Many people are now realizing that something also has to change in their own boiler room.”

Veit Bürger of the Öko-Institut think tank told Foreign Policy that the changes in store for Germany and all countries seriously involved in decarbonization will affect society’s strata unevenly. “It won’t be win-win-win,” he said. “There will be new winners in the long run, sure, but those hit in the short run, like people with lower incomes, they have to be brought along, too.”

The law still isn’t in the bag: it has to pass both houses of parliament. Perhaps by Jan. 1, 2024, when it should take effect, Germans will have warmed up to a brave, new future of electrical heating. It is, though, as Habeck intoned, a harbinger of much greater changes to come.

[cudo29]

持続可能で食料と競合しない原料としてセルロールが着目されていて、セルロースの分解にはある真菌がつくる酵素が利用されている、というお話。

詳しくは今月の分子「281: セルラーゼとバイオエネルギー（Cellulases and Bioenergy）」にて

日本語訳（PDBj）

#バイオエネルギー #セルロース

This article refers to cellulose which is focused on as a sustainable and non-competing energy resource, and the enzymes produced by fungi are utilized to degrade it.

For details, please refer to the Molecule of the Month article: Cellulases and Bioenergy

Original English Article（RCSB PDB）

#bioenergy #cellulose

[energyandpowertrends]

Bioenergy Market: Role in Achieving Global Decarbonization Targets

The Bioenergy Market size was valued at USD 124.32 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 228.41 billion by 2031 and grow at a CAGR of 7.9 % over the forecast period of 2024–2031.

The global bioenergy market is expected to experience significant growth from 2024 to 2031, fueled by the growing demand for renewable energy solutions, government policies promoting sustainability, and innovations in bioenergy technologies. Bioenergy, which includes solid biomass, liquid biofuels, biogas, and other bio-based energy sources, is emerging as a key component in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. The market is experiencing growth across various applications, including power generation, heating, and transportation, driven by the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

Solid Biomass:

Solid biomass, derived from plant-based materials like wood chips, agricultural residues, and dedicated energy crops, is one of the most commonly used forms of bioenergy. It is primarily used in power generation and heating applications, replacing conventional fossil fuels in boilers, furnaces, and power plants.

Liquid Biofuel:

This category includes bioethanol, biodiesel, and advanced biofuels produced from feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane, and vegetable oils. Liquid biofuels are widely used in transportation as an alternative to gasoline and diesel, offering a cleaner energy source for vehicles.

Biogas:

Biogas is produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as agricultural waste, food waste, and sewage sludge. It is primarily used in power generation and heating applications and is gaining traction as a clean energy source for decentralized energy systems.

Others:

This segment includes emerging forms of bioenergy such as algae-based biofuels, which have a higher energy yield than traditional feedstocks, and other advanced bioenergy sources. These products are expected to gain importance in the coming years due to their potential to meet diverse energy needs.

By Feedstock

Agricultural Waste:

Agricultural residues like straw, rice husks, and corn stover are abundant feedstocks used for bioenergy production. These materials are often considered waste, but they are increasingly utilized to generate power, heat, and biofuels, offering both environmental and economic benefits.

Wood Waste:

Wood waste, including sawdust, wood chips, and bark, is one of the primary feedstocks for solid biomass production. It is widely used in both residential and industrial heating systems and power plants, especially in regions with abundant forestry resources.

Solid Waste:

Municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and food waste are gaining attention as feedstocks for biogas production. The conversion of waste to energy not only helps reduce landfill accumulation but also offers a sustainable solution for waste management.

Others:

Other feedstocks include algae, food scraps, and sewage sludge. These feedstocks are part of emerging trends in bioenergy, offering higher efficiency in energy production and lower carbon emissions.

By Application

Power Generation:

Bioenergy is increasingly used for renewable power generation, both on a small scale (e.g., biomass-fired power plants) and large scale (e.g., biogas-based electricity generation). Solid biomass and biogas are the primary sources for power generation, as they can provide continuous and reliable electricity with lower emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.

Heat Generation:

Bioenergy is also widely used in heating applications for both residential and industrial purposes. Solid biomass, such as wood pellets and chips, is used in boilers and furnaces, while biogas is utilized in combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

Transportation:

Liquid biofuels, particularly bioethanol and biodiesel, are commonly used in the transportation sector as alternatives to conventional gasoline and diesel fuels. These biofuels help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security by decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels.

Others:

Bioenergy also finds applications in various industries such as chemicals, food and beverage, and hydrogenation processes, where bio-based feedstocks are used to produce bio-based chemicals, fuels, and other products.

By Region

North America:

The United States and Canada are significant players in the global bioenergy market. North America has established biofuel industries, particularly in the U.S., where bioethanol production is a major contributor to the market. The region also benefits from a large agricultural base and advanced technologies for bioenergy production.

Europe:

Europe remains one of the largest markets for bioenergy, driven by the European Union’s ambitious renewable energy goals and policy support. Countries like Germany, Sweden, and the UK are at the forefront of bioenergy adoption, particularly in biogas, biofuels, and biomass power generation.

Asia Pacific:

The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth in the bioenergy market, particularly in countries like China, India, and Japan. These countries have vast agricultural resources and are increasingly focusing on renewable energy projects to address rising energy demand and environmental concerns.

Latin America:

Latin America, with countries like Brazil and Argentina, has significant bioenergy potential. Brazil is a global leader in bioethanol production, especially from sugarcane, and other Latin American countries are expanding their bioenergy capabilities in power generation and biofuel production.

Middle East & Africa (MEA):

The MEA region is gradually adopting bioenergy, particularly in areas like waste-to-energy projects and biofuels. Countries in the region are focusing on diversifying their energy mix and investing in renewable energy solutions, including bioenergy.

Key Drivers of Market Growth

Government Support and Regulations: Policies promoting renewable energy adoption, including subsidies for biofuels, tax incentives for bioenergy projects, and stricter emissions regulations, are driving the growth of the bioenergy market.

Technological Advancements: Continuous innovations in bioenergy technologies are improving the efficiency and scalability of bioenergy systems. The development of advanced biofuels and biogas upgrading technologies is enabling the industry to meet growing energy demands.

Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Goals: The increasing global focus on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is accelerating the transition to bioenergy, which is considered a cleaner and more sustainable energy source compared to fossil fuels.

Energy Security and Independence: As countries seek to reduce their reliance on imported fossil fuels, bioenergy offers a reliable and indigenous energy source that can contribute to national energy security.

Market Outlook and Forecast

The global bioenergy market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period (2024–2031). The market is anticipated to benefit from technological advancements, regulatory support, and increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions. By product type, solid biomass and liquid biofuels are expected to continue dominating the market, while biogas production and advanced biofuels are projected to gain share in the coming years.

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Conclusion

Bioenergy is a key component of the global energy transition, offering sustainable solutions for power generation, heat production, and transportation. The market’s expansion will be driven by innovations in technology, increasing government support, and the global push towards reducing carbon emissions. As bioenergy becomes a more significant part of the renewable energy mix, it is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of global energy systems.

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[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazil Poised To Lead In Green Iron And Steelmaking With Renewable Energy Advantage

Brazil is set to emerge as a global leader in green iron and steelmaking, driven by its extensive renewable energy resources and high-quality iron ore reserves, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM).

Currently, about 75% of Brazil’s steel production relies on coal-based processes, presenting challenges for decarbonization. However, Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources, including its substantial hydropower, wind, and solar capacities, offer a pathway to producing green hydrogen, which is crucial for the low-emissions direct reduced iron (DRI) process. This shift could enable Brazil to develop a green iron export industry while also reducing domestic steel sector emissions.

The report highlights Brazil’s significant position in the renewable energy sector. The country ranks second globally in operating hydropower and bioenergy capacity, seventh in utility-scale wind capacity, and ninth in solar capacity. Brazil’s future prospects are even more promising, with 180 gigawatts (GW) of wind projects and 139 GW of solar projects in various stages of development, placing Brazil among the top global leaders.

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[professionapulse1]

🌍 Exploring a Career in Renewable Energy Engineering 🌱

Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, offering exciting career opportunities for those passionate about sustainability and innovation. A career in renewable energy engineering allows you to contribute to a cleaner, greener planet by developing sustainable energy solutions and advancing technologies like solar, wind, and bioenergy.

If you're interested in making a positive impact and building a future in this dynamic field, check out our detailed guide on Careers in Renewable Energy Engineering. Learn about the required skills, job prospects, and the future of this industry!

[carboledger]

Understanding the ISCC Mass Balance Approach: A Step Toward Sustainable Supply Chains

As global industries increasingly focus on sustainability, the ISCC mass balance approach has gained prominence for its role in advancing more responsible and traceable supply chains. This system, recognized for its efficiency and practicality, allows companies to certify that a specific proportion of their materials originate from sustainable sources, contributing to a circular economy and lower carbon emissions. In this blog, we’ll explore the key aspects of this approach and its importance for industries aiming to reduce their environmental impact.

What is the ISCC Mass Balance Approach?

The ISCC mass balance approach is a certification method that tracks and documents the flow of sustainable materials through complex supply chains. ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally recognized system for sustainability certification that covers a variety of sectors, including agriculture, forestry, chemicals, and bioenergy.

The mass balance approach operates on the principle of accounting for sustainable materials without requiring complete physical separation from non-sustainable materials. Instead, companies track the amount of sustainable input, ensuring that the volume of certified output aligns with the certified input. This approach provides flexibility, allowing businesses to integrate sustainable resources into their production processes without costly adjustments to their infrastructure.

For instance, in industries like biofuels or bioplastics, where separating renewable feedstock from conventional materials is technically difficult, the ISCC mass balance system enables the co-processing of both, while ensuring that the portion attributed to sustainable sources is fully documented. This allows companies to market their products as partially or fully sustainable, even when the physical mixture contains both renewable and non-renewable materials.

Benefits of the ISCC Mass Balance Approach

The mass balance approach offers multiple advantages to industries seeking sustainable certifications:

Flexibility in Implementation: One of the most significant benefits of the mass balance system is its adaptability. It does not require separate production lines or systems for sustainable materials, which reduces operational costs and complexity. This makes it accessible for companies at different stages of sustainability implementation. Read More About - PCF data exchange

Efficient Tracking and Certification: The ISCC mass balance approach ensures that sustainable inputs are accurately tracked throughout the supply chain. This not only enhances transparency but also facilitates regulatory compliance and helps companies meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable products.

Promoting the Circular Economy: By certifying sustainable materials, the mass balance approach supports the development of a circular economy, in which resources are reused and recycled. This reduces the dependence on fossil fuels and other non-renewable resources, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions and a more sustainable future.

Global Recognition: The ISCC certification system is widely accepted around the world, making it easier for companies to operate in multiple markets. With the ISCC mass balance certification, businesses can prove their commitment to sustainability, strengthening their market position and enhancing brand reputation.

Challenges and Considerations

While the ISCC mass balance approach offers clear advantages, it is not without its challenges. Critics argue that it may not provide the same level of assurance as systems that physically segregate sustainable materials from non-sustainable ones. However, the balance between flexibility and traceability often makes the mass balance system the most practical option for industries with complex supply chains.

Moreover, companies using the mass balance approach need to ensure that their tracking and reporting systems are robust enough to maintain the integrity of the certification. Any discrepancies in accounting could undermine the credibility of the certification and damage consumer trust. Read More About - LCA communication

Conclusion

The ISCC mass balance approach represents a crucial step in promoting sustainability across various industries. By offering a flexible and efficient method for integrating sustainable materials, it helps companies meet their environmental goals without overhauling their operations. As the demand for sustainable products continues to rise, the mass balance approach will likely play a central role in shaping more responsible and transparent supply chains. For industries committed to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting resource efficiency, this certification system provides a viable pathway to long-term sustainability.

[guestt222]

Macam-Macam Tanaman: Memahami Keanekaragaman Flora

Tanaman merupakan bagian penting dari ekosistem yang memberikan berbagai manfaat bagi kehidupan manusia dan makhluk hidup lainnya. Dari sumber makanan hingga bahan baku industri, tanaman memiliki banyak variasi yang dapat dikategorikan berdasarkan berbagai kriteria. Berikut adalah beberapa macam tanaman yang umum dikenal.

1. Tanaman Hias

Tanaman hias ditanam terutama untuk tujuan estetika. Mereka sering digunakan untuk menghiasi rumah, taman, atau ruang publik. Contoh tanaman hias meliputi:

Bunga Mawar (Rosa): Dikenal karena keindahannya dan aroma yang menyegarkan, sering digunakan dalam rangkaian bunga.

Anggrek (Orchidaceae): Memiliki bentuk dan warna yang beragam, menjadi favorit di kalangan penggemar tanaman hias.

Pohon Palem (Arecaceae): Memberikan nuansa tropis, sering digunakan di taman atau sebagai tanaman indoor.

2. Tanaman Obat

Tanaman obat memiliki khasiat penyembuhan dan sering digunakan dalam pengobatan tradisional. Beberapa contohnya adalah:

Kunyit (Curcuma longa): Dikenal sebagai anti-inflamasi dan digunakan dalam berbagai ramuan.

Jahe (Zingiber officinale): Digunakan untuk meredakan mual dan meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh.

Daun Sirsak (Annona muricata): Dipercaya memiliki manfaat untuk mengobati berbagai penyakit.

3. Tanaman Pangan

Tanaman pangan adalah sumber makanan bagi manusia dan hewan. Beberapa kategori tanaman pangan meliputi:

Sereal: Contoh seperti padi (Oryza sativa), gandum (Triticum), dan jagung (Zea mays) yang merupakan sumber karbohidrat utama.

Sayuran: Termasuk tomat (Solanum lycopersicum), bayam (Spinacia oleracea), dan wortel (Daucus carota) yang kaya akan vitamin dan mineral.

Buah-buahan: Seperti pisang (Musa), jeruk (Citrus), dan apel (Malus domestica) yang sering dikonsumsi sebagai camilan sehat.

4. Tanaman Perkebunan

Tanaman perkebunan ditanam untuk tujuan komersial, baik sebagai bahan baku industri maupun produk makanan. Contoh tanaman perkebunan meliputi:

Kopi (Coffea): Ditanam di daerah tropis, menjadi salah satu komoditas ekspor utama.

Teh (Camellia sinensis): Ditanam untuk diambil daunnya yang digunakan dalam pembuatan teh.

Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis): Digunakan untuk menghasilkan minyak sawit yang banyak digunakan dalam industri makanan dan kosmetik.

5. Tanaman Energi

Tanaman energi ditanam untuk menghasilkan sumber energi terbarukan. Beberapa contoh meliputi:

Miscanthus (Miscanthus giganteus): Ditanam sebagai bahan baku untuk bioenergi.

Jagung: Selain sebagai pangan, jagung juga digunakan untuk menghasilkan biofuel.

Pohon Eukaliptus (Eucalyptus): Digunakan untuk memproduksi bioenergi dan pulp kertas.

6. Tanaman Penutup Tanah

Tanaman penutup tanah ditanam untuk melindungi tanah dari erosi dan meningkatkan kesuburan. Contohnya:

Legum (seperti kacang hijau dan kedelai): Membantu memperbaiki kualitas tanah dengan menambah nitrogen.

Rumput Gajah (Pennisetum purpureum): Ditanam untuk mencegah erosi di daerah perkebunan.

7. Tanaman Invasif

Tanaman invasif adalah spesies yang tidak berasal dari suatu daerah tetapi tumbuh dan menyebar dengan cepat, seringkali mengganggu ekosistem lokal. Contoh tanaman invasif adalah:

Acalypha (Acalypha australis): Dikenal dapat menyebar dengan cepat dan mengalahkan tanaman lokal.

Kangkung (Ipomoea aquatica): Dapat tumbuh liar di perairan dan mengganggu ekosistem.

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Urgensi menyiapkan pijakan yuridis transisi EBT di Indonesia

Masyarakat Indonesia selama puluhan dekade dihadapkan pada ketergantungan energi fosil dan terbatasnya jaminan masa depan akan perubahan sumber energi fosil menuju sumber energi yang dapat diperbaharui.

Tanpa ada payung hukum komprehensif yang menjamin proses menuju transisi energi baru terbarukan (EBT), hal itu malah memudahkan aktivitas tambang energi tak terbarukan sekaligus menghambat laju progres transisi energi terbarukan.

Studi dari Rialp-Criado dkk. pada tahun 2020 dengan jelas memberikan gambaran pada 12 negara yang terbukti optimal membangun industri energi terbarukan melalui intervensi negara melalui kombinasi dukungan langsung maupun tidak langsung.

Berbagai contoh keberhasilan beberapa negara tersebut menjadi menarik jika disandingkan dengan Indonesia yang memiliki potensi energi terbarukan sangat besar, namun hingga kini bauran energi terbarukan hanya mencapai 13,1 persen pada tahun 2023, dengan target 23 persen pada tahun 2025.

Indonesia menyimpan potensi energi terbarukan mencapai 441,7 GW, ditambah lagi kondisi geografi serta geologi Indonesia yang benar-benar menjanjikan jika dimanfaatkan untuk pengembangan energi terbarukan, misalnya, tenaga surya, angin, air, hingga bioenergi. Pun pada potensi pasar energi terbarukan Indonesia khususnya di sektor komersial dan industri.

Sebagai contoh, potensi energi surya yang dapat dimaksimalkan mencapai 207,8 gigawatt namun baru digunakan di Indonesia saat ini adalah kurang dari 1 persen (IESR, 2021).

Belum lagi potensi energi air yang dimiliki sejumlah 94,4 MW, kemudian energi angin dengan potensi 978 MW, hingga potensi energi panas Bumi sebesar 28,91 GW.

Potensi energi terbarukan Indonesia sebesar itu seharusnya dapat menyokong kemandirian dan ketahanan energi dalam negeri. Namun, pengoptimalannya sejauh ini masih jauh di bawah angka ideal yang berkisar hanya 13 persen saja.

Hambatan yuridis

Instrumen yuridis menjadi salah satu faktor utama yang dapat menentukan sebuah negara untuk dapat mengoptimalkan potensi energi terbarukan.

Dalam hal ini, Jerman dapat dijadikan role model suksesnya instrumen yuridis dalam mengembangkan potensi energi terbarukan dengan berbagai rancangan kebijakan publik serta instrumen yuridis yang bersifat advanced dan terintegrasi, antara lain, StrEG dan Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz (EEG) yang merupakan peraturan dengan skema feed-in tariff atau UU yang memudahkan pelaksanaan investasi di sektor energi terbarukan.

Upaya yuridis tersebut bukannya tanpa pernah dilakukan Pemerintah Indonesia. Jauh sebelumnya sudah terdapat kerangka dan konstruksi penggunaan energi terbarukan, yang salah satunya tertuang pada Pasal 33 ayat (3) UUD 1945 yang berbunyi: “Bumi, air, dan kekayaan alam yang terkandung di dalamnya, dikuasai negara dan dipergunakan sebesar-besarnya untuk kemakmuran rakyat”.

Pasal tersebut pun menjadi landasan lahirnya beberapa peraturan perundang-undangan yang mengatur soal energi terbarukan, seperti pada UU No. 30 Tahun 2007 yang mengatur persoalan energi, kemudian UU No. 30 Tahun 2009 yang mengatur ketenagalistrikan, hingga UU No. 21 Tahun 2014 yang mengatur perihal panas Bumi.

Namun, peraturan perundang-undangan yang membahas tentang transisi energi tersebut masih tersebar di berbagai undang-undang. Pada sisi lain, belum dapat undang-undang yang spesifik dan sistemik untuk mengatur persoalan energi terbarukan.

Permasalahan besar tersebut sempat terjawab ketika pemerintah bersama DPR merumuskan Rancangan Undang-Undang Energi Baru dan Terbarukan (RUU EBT). RUU EBT telah masuk dalam Prolegnas 2022 dengan tujuan yang jelas sebagai aktualisasi hak penguasaan negara atas energi terbarukan demi kesejahteraan rakyat berlandaskan Pasal 20, Pasal 21, dan Pasal 33 UUD 1945.

Jika ditinjau lebih dalam, terdapat beberapa kelemahan RUU EBT yang sedang disusun. Pertama, belum diperhatikannya konsep trilema energi yang diperkenalkan oleh World Energy Council pada tahun 2010. Sederhananya, konsep ini memaparkan tiga aspek keseimbangan yang dibutuhkan dalam pemenuhan dan pemerataan energi, antara lain: (1) Energy Security, (2) Energy Access, (3) Environmental Sustainability.

Di antara ketiga aspek tersebut, RUU EBT masih berkonsentrasi pada energy security semata dan seakan mengesampingkan dua aspek lainnya. Contoh pada Bab IV tentang Penyediaan dan Pemanfaatan yang mencakup Pasal 20 sampai Pasal 26 yang memperlihatkan RUU ini mendorong penyediaan energi terbarukan dengan memaksimalkan peran dari badan usaha.

Namun, dalam pasal lain tidak dijelaskan secara detail perihal akses masyarakat terhadap energi terkait dari segi fisik. Tidak pula dijelaskan mengenai tarif yang dapat akan dibebankan pada konsumsi masyarakat ke depannya.

Kedua, masalah ambiguitas pada prioritas energi. Fatalnya, masih terlihat upaya Pemerintah dalam penggunaan energi fosil yang tertuang dalam RUU EBT. Dari total 40 pasal yang ada, seluruh terminologi yang digunakan untuk mengelola sumber energi terbarukan tak terpisahkan dari pengelolaan energi baru.

Energi baru tersebut berasal dari pengolahan energi fosil layaknya energi nuklir serta gas metana batu bara (coal bed methane). Lantas, dalam RUU EBT ini mana yang sebenarnya diprioritaskan Pemerintah. Apakah energi terbarukan, atau energi baru yang tetap menggunakan pengolahan energi fosil?

Jelas terlihat bahwa instrumen hukum kita masih belum secara detail mengatur skema perpindahan menuju energi terbarukan sebagai pemasok kebutuhan energi dalam negeri. Aspek yuridis yang menjadi prioritas utama untuk dapat menyukseskan peralihan energi terbarukan masih ada dalam wacana parlemen tanpa jaminan hasil yang diharapkan.

Oleh karena itu, harapan besar masyarakat Indonesia terhadap RUU EBT harus dijawab Pemerintah dengan baik agar dapat memberikan kontribusi besar terhadap upaya transisi energi maupun dekarbonisasi serta mewujudkan kedaulatan lingkungan yang menjadi cita-cita bersama.

Peralihan menuju energi terbarukan merupakan keniscayaan sehingga segenap kebijakan dan regulasi yang mendukungnya harus diterbitkan, termasuk dalam menyiapkan pijakan yuridis EBT yang komprehensif.