GEOINFORMATION SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOMASS

by: Concerned environmentalistsProject proposers: Mojca Golobič, Vesna Kolar Planinšič, Bojana Omersel,

Smiljan Sočan, dr. Kurt Fedra

The aim of presentation

Project Description

Why GI product

Costs

Benefits

Financial Assessment

Financing

Conclusion

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THE AIM OF THE PRESENTATIONTHE AIM OF THE PRESENTATION

Presenting the results of the feasibility study

Seeking support for submission of the project

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

WHAT: it will establish a geo-information product supporting the

redesign of the existing biomass energy system WHERE: in the underdeveloped regions of Slovenia bordering

Austria and Italy

WHY GI PRODUCT: for spatially distributed resources management, siting,

routing

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will develop and implement an integrated geo-information product, combining data bases, analytical tools, and public access components, supporting the redesign of the existing energy system in the underdeveloped regions of Slovenia bordering Austria and Italy to use more local renewable wood biomass resources.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

The information system will support awareness building and marketing, aiming at the introduction of biomass technology for heating and energy production, an integrated impact assessment and economic analysis for biomass technology projects, and the continuing management of a sustainable local

energy resource base.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

Strengthening the local economy by the efficient utilisation of local, renewable resources and the creation of employment opportunities in this sector while minimising environmental impacts are the overall objectives of the project.

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COSTSCOSTS Task example: Road Data Compilation

Purchase of data: US$ 1,000 (Slo)

US$ 5,000 (A)

US$ 3,000 (I)

Data processing: US$ 6,000 (1 PM, ST)

- analysing data US$ 5,000 (1 PM, JT)

TOTAL US$ 20,000

Overhead US$ 5,000

TOTAL OVERALL PROJECT COST: 1 MioUSD

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GENERAL BENEFITSGENERAL BENEFITS

• Influence the depopulation trends in certain areas (regional income, employment)

• Stimulation of the self supporting economy of local communities

• Reduction in CO2 production by better forest management

• Reduction of the environmental impacts caused by transportation through optimal routing

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FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITSFINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITS

Direct benefits:- sell service-analyses sold to 200 communities: 400.000 USD

Indirect benefits: 800.000 USD

- Share of technology benefits (3%) of energy savings

- Environmental benefits (10%) assessed by a) Willingness to pay, b)contingent analysis,c) travel cost methods, d) repair and restoration costs, e) environmental services (oxygen production of

forest, recreational use)

TOTAL BENEFITS: 1.200.000 USD

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FINANCINGFINANCING

Expected funds: 750.000 USD

(EU Life programme) Co-funding: 200.000 USD

(national budget)• 50.000 USD (bank loans)

TOTAL: 1.000.000 USD ESTIMATED COSTS: 1.000.000 USD BENEFIT 1.200.000 USD NET BENEFIT 200.000 USD

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RECCOMMENDATIONRECCOMMENDATION

PROJECT IS FEASIBLE

NET BENEFIT: 200.000 USD WE SUGGEST YOU TO

SUBMIT IT IMMEDIATELY!!!

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