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Biomass, renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals (such as agricultural waste materials, or animal manure) is an essential part of any green energy system. 

When assessing the feasibility of distributed renewable energy systems, especially for conversion processes utilising local sources of biomass, it is important to consider community perceptions around such new technology.

Communities of place may perceive material barriers and opportunities – or may indeed have moral reservations. Communities of interest may not be directly affected by, or benefit from, the proposed new technologies, but may still hold considered views about them.

Case studies investigating community perceptions can inform the ‘social license to operate’ renewable energy technologies such as hybrid solar mass. A social license is of importance for prospective companies, as well as the government agencies fostering technological innovation and business uptake.

For this project, ISF researchers will perform case study research for two communities of place – Griffith, NSW and Hunter Valley NSW – and one community of interest to support proposals for renewable energy operations in these areas.

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

 

Biomass for Bioenergy Project (Website)

Researcher contact

 

 

Year

  • 2018-2020

Location

  • Regional NSW

Client

  • NSW Dept Primary Industries

Services and capabilities

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Social research

SDGs  

Icon for SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy
Icon for SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities

This project is working towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 & 11. 

Read about ISF's SDG work

 

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