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Factsheet Task 44 — Energy Systems & Grid Flexibility Published: November 28, 2025

Flexible Bioenergy for Renewable Power Grids: Operational Strategies

📖 12 min read TRL Level: 7–9 (Commercial Scale) 📄 16 Pages • 3.4 MB
Authors Daniela Thrän, Till Naegler, Jaap Koppejan
Language English
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Executive Abstract

Factsheet detailing how combined heat and power (CHP) biomass facilities act as fast-dispatch balancing capacity alongside wind and solar PV.

💡 Key Takeaways & Recommendations

As variable renewable energy (vRE) penetration increases, dispatchable bioenergy plays a crucial role in preventing grid curtailment and maintaining system frequency without fossil peaking plants.

Scientific References & Footnotes

[1] IEA (2025), Net Zero Roadmap for Bioenergy Deployment, Paris: International Energy Agency.

[2] IPCC (2024), Special Report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

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