How to use biogas?: A systematic review of biogas utilization pathways and business models

Abstract

There are many options for the utilization of biogas in different energy sectors (power, heat, mobility). The technical possibilities of using biogas are more diverse than the actual business models applied in the biogas industry. This paper shows the possible utilization pathways of biogas, divided into coupled power and heat generation, direct utilization and upgrading to a gas of a higher value. Subsequently, an overview of the business models discussed is given by a systematic literature review. The latter shows that the investigation of biogas business models is focused mainly on the last decade and has increased slightly over time. The regions of investigation can be found worldwide, with a clear focus on Europe. Direct use is studied mainly in the Asian and African regions. In the European context, a shift from investigating combined heat and power use to upgrading the biogas produced is evident.

Keywords

Biogas / Business models / Utilization pathways / CHP / Direct usage / Biogas upgrading / Hydrogen from biomass

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Funding

Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt(AZ 34663)

Hochschule Osnabrück (3338)