TY - JOUR
TI - Optimal usage of biomass for energy purposes toward sustainable development - a case of Macedonia
AU - Kanevče Gligor
AU - Dedinec Aleksandar
AU - Dedinec Aleksandra
JN - Thermal Science
PY - 2016
VL - 20
IS - 11
SP - 77
EP - 91
PT - Article
AB - One of the main goals for sustainable development of a country is providing  sustainable energy resources, which means satisfying the current needs for  energy without compromising the future generations. Moreover, sustainable  energy resources primarily involve greater inclusion of renewable energy  sources. The biomass is the most widely used renewable energy source, mainly  because of its relatively low price and its availability. However, in order  for the biomass to stay a renewable energy source, it must be used rationally  and with a plan, which primarily requires a detailed analysis of the current  situation and resources. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to calculate the  optimal utilization of biomass in energy purposes, taking into account the  sustainable development of a country. As an example, in this paper Macedonia  is considered. A detailed analysis of the data sources related to biomass is  made and several different indicators that describe the current situation in  Macedonia are presented. Furthermore, several scenarios are defined in this  paper in order to calculate the optimal share of biomass in the overall  energy mix in Macedonia for the next 20 years, using the MARKAL model.