Room: Poster Area
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 2BV.7
Biomass strategies and policies
Towards a Biomass Merit Order: Cost-Effective Biomass Allocation in a Low-Fossil World
Short Introductive summary
Biomass is a uniquely flexible but limited carbon and energy resource, capable of supporting both energy provision and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). In a world transitioning away from fossil fuel use, determining the cost-effective allocation of scarce biomass across competing sectors becomes central to achieving deep decarbonization. This study uses the REMIND-MAgPIE integrated assessment model (IAM) to explore the concept of a biomass merit order—a hierarchy of optimal biomass uses under varying technology and resource constraints.
Presenter
Robert SALZWEDEL
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, GERMANY
Presenter's biography
Robert is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Integrated Assessment Model Group. His work focusses on CDR and CCU. He investigates supply-side aspects of residual hydrocarbon demand, with a particular focus on biomass and bioenergy pathways.
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Co-authors:
G. Luderer, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, GERMANY
F. Ueckerdt, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, GERMANY
J. Strefler, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, GERMANY
Session reference: 2BV.7.10