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Session 2: Innovative products and markets for sustainable growth

Dr. agr. Elke Knappe Leibniz-Institute for Regional Geography, Leipzig. Session 2: Innovative products and markets for sustainable growth. Moving to a low carbon economy. Pros and Cons of different sources. The Aim: low carbon economy. Renewable energy sources: Water, sun, wind

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Session 2: Innovative products and markets for sustainable growth

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  1. Dr. agr. Elke Knappe Leibniz-Institute for Regional Geography, Leipzig Session 2: Innovative products and markets for sustainable growth Moving to a low carbon economy

  2. Pros and Cons of different sources

  3. The Aim: low carbon economy Renewable energy sources: Water, sun, wind Wood, plants, organic residues, waste

  4. Biomass as a local resource and part of regional economic cycles

  5. Rural areas: Renewable energy sources Structural changes Diversification Competition Regional economy cycles Low income Higher income Less attractiveness Innovation Shrinking villages Employment

  6. Wood Tradional use New: Short –time-plantations (1 Millon ha field set aside) Problems: Competition Many owners with very small plots

  7. Biogas Innovative, good profit Many different products Problem: use of heat New: Biomethan

  8. Conclusions • Importance of renewable energy sources seems clear but: • Lack of information in rural areas • Support systems not homogeneous • Weak international cooperation • Role of innovation • Knowledge transfer

  9. Network RegioSustainFirst results:Planning of a new power plant (wood pellets) in the „Little triangle“

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