A sustainable biogas model in China: The case study of Beijing Deqingyuan biogas project

Chen, Lihong, Cong, Rong-Gang, Shu, Bangrong and Mi, Zhi-Fu (2017) A sustainable biogas model in China: The case study of Beijing Deqingyuan biogas project. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 78. 773–779. ISSN 1364-0321

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Abstract

According to the Paris Agreement, China has the ambition to develop non-fossil energy which will account for 20% of the total energy consumption in 2030. China has abundant biomass potential implying the bioenergy should be an important option of non-fossil energy. In this analysis, we present an representative biogas project (the Deqingyuan project, DQY) in Beijing and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for the whole value chain. DQY is the first large-scale biogas project in China that utilizes 100% chicken manure as a feedstock and integrates biogas production with ecological agriculture using advanced technologies. DQY uses 80,000 t of chicken manure and 100,000 t of sewage each year to produce biogas, which generates 14 million KWh of power annually, and obtains an additional revenue of RMB 8 million yuan each year through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Operating as an example of a sustainable bioenergy model, DQY accomplishes the full use of a recycled resource while showing consideration for animal welfare during the entire production, which is a fundamental component of the new rural energy strategy. The circular economy model of DQY plays a prominent role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating pollution, and increasing employment, among other benefits. This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the typical demonstration model (DQY) in utilization of agricultural waste in China, and further proposes a general development model of Chinese biogas in the future.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: biogas project,biomass energy,cost-benefit analysis,circular economy,renewable energy policy,sustainability,sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy,sdg 8 - decent work and economic growth,sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/affordable_and_clean_energy
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of International Development
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Depositing User: Pure Connector
Date Deposited: 18 May 2017 05:06
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2022 02:41
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/63553
DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.027

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