An Overview of biofuel potential from energy crops waste biomass
ENAbstract. In order to mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure the security of energy independence, it is important to expand immediately the energy crop waste biomass utilization in the agricultural sector. The aim of the study is to assess the potential of energy crop waste biomass with particular focus on biofuels in the case of Lithuania. The posed research question is: what type of energy crop waste biomass is considerable for the consumption of biofuel production. The results of analysis showed that the dominant position was associated with biodiesel production in Lithuania's transport sector, followed by bioethanol production. Biogas production has taken the lowest position in the biofuel industry. It was determined that the highest potential of biofuel was associated with four based energy crops. Unfortunately, the biofuel potential is still not used by utilization of other energy crops. The recommendation is to promote the cultivation of energy crops, such as miscanthus, hemp, switchgrass, reed canary grass, and others energy crops in the agricultural sector of Lithuania. Key words: biofuel, agricultural, waste biomass, perennial crops.
