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Better support for renewable energy decision making

Better support for renewable energy decision making

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Anaerobic digestion, a process by which micro-organisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen leading to the production of biogas and bio-fertilisers, is an increasingly relevant source of renewable electricity and heat energy with a low carbon footprint. As the UK and its devolved administrations press ahead towards renewable energy targets and low-carbon economies, there is a need for better support tools to help policymakers put the appropriate policies and incentives in place.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute