Economic analyses and policy implications for microalgae biofuels in Australia
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01/12/2015
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The benefits of microalgae biofuels over first and second generation counterparts suggest it has potential as a major biofuel feedstock in Australia. However, the high costs of cultivation and processing has been a major drawback for investors and policymakers. This presentation outlines the economic potential for microalgae biofuels: firstly, through production of microalgae co-products (e.g feed and fertiliser); and secondly, deriving what consumers are willing to pay for microalgae biofuels based on external benefits. These findings will assist decision-makers in both private and public sectors and inform policy development with respect to microalgae as a feedstock for biofuels and other products. This study adds an economics perspective to the current technical literature which has been dominated by biochemical, engineering and financial valuation studies. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/91363/2/1115_A_Doshi.pdf Doshi, Amar, Pascoe, Sean, Coglan, Louisa, & Rainey, Thomas J. (2015) Economic analyses and policy implications for microalgae biofuels in Australia. In Bioenergy Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2015, Launceston, Tas. |
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Copyright 2015 The Author(s) |
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QUT Business School; School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Science & Engineering Faculty; School of Economics & Finance |
Palavras-Chave | #090400 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING #140200 APPLIED ECONOMICS #microalgae #biodiesel #aquaculture |
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