Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

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Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, positioned as a crucial component for Australia's future energy and storage mix.

Wood bioenergy / Biomass burning

The burning of wood and forest material as a fuel source for renewable energy generation. The EU proposes using whole trees or large portions of trees for this purpose on a large scale.

Hydrogen will be used as the fuel for the ferry, with Air Products providing the fuel and refueling infrastructure.

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EU Renewable Energy Strategy (Wood Burning Component)

The European Union's renewable energy strategy that includes wood burning as a low-carbon fuel source, with the goal of potentially doubling Europe's renewable power use by 2030.

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Hans Joachim Schellnhuber

Andrey Ganopolski

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Study on low-cost emissions reduction measures for the European Union

Impact of CO2 emissions on ice ages

Flaws in the EU's wood-burning renewable energy strategy

In the news (4)

Could mainstream hydrogen fuel use guarantee fossil fuel dependence?

5 years 1 month ago

Researchers at PIK conducted an analysis that questions the role of hydrogen fuel in transitioning away from fossil fuels, suggesting it could increase dependency.

The EU’s renewable energy strategy receives strong criticism from scientists

7 years 9 months ago

Research institution where Professor Wolfgang Lucht is affiliated; contributed to scientific criticism of the EU's wood-burning strategy.

CO2 emissions have “postponed” next ice age by tens of thousands of years

10 years 5 months ago

A team of scientists from this institute conducted a study on the impact of CO2 emissions on ice ages and published their findings in the journal 'Nature'.

Report sheds light on EU emissions reduction

12 years 5 months ago

Released a report analyzing low-cost emissions reduction pathways for the European Union, suggesting existing technology can achieve significant carbon cuts.

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