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The DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH (DBFZ) is a federal institution founded in 2008 that conducts applied research into the energetic and integrated material use of biomass. The institution is represented by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. As of 12/2023, the DBFZ has 275 employees covered by collective labour agreements. The DBFZ is headquartered in Leipzig. The Supervisory Board of the DBFZ consists of representatives from five energy-related ministries (BMEL, BMUV, BMWK, BMBF, SMEKUL).
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What requirements can/must biomass fulfil?
Biomass is a special component of the national energy supply and plays a central role in the growing bioeconomy with increasing demand. At the annual conference of the DBFZ on 11/12 September, around 160 participants from science, industry and politics discussed the topic of ‘Multi-talented biomass: basic raw material, carbon source and energy option’.
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DBFZ opens scientific biomass laboratory at the University of Lomé in Togo
As part of the research project ‘Development of research activities and demonstration of technologies for the utilisation of biomass potentials in Togo’ (LabTogo) funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), a complete biomass laboratory was set up at the Togolese University of Lomé and handed over to the university scientists.
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Dr. René Backes takes over the DBFZ's "Bioenergy Systems" research department from Prof. Dr. Daniela Thrän
Prof. Dr. Daniela Thrän, who has been Head of the "Bioenergy Systems" research department for many years, will focus on her activities at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with effect from 1 April 2024 and hand over the management of the DBFZ "Bioenergy Systems" research department to Dr. René Backes (formerly BASF)
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Knowledge and Technology Transfer
Despite a rapidly growing rate of photovoltaic and wind turbines within the global total primary energy supply, biomass remains the most important renewable energy source in the world, according to the IEA. However, the potential is limited...
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DBFZ @ IEA Bioenergy
The IEA Bioenergy is an organisation founded in 1978 by the International Energy Agency with the aim of improving international cooperation and the exchange of information on bioenergy research. The DBFZ is currently represented with several scientists in five tasks.
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Bioenergy Status Conference 2023
The next Bioenergy Status Conference will take place in Leipzig from 20 to 22 September 2023. We look forward to welcoming new faces to our research network and to further developing alternative energy production from biogenic residues and waste materials together with you.
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Project ideas wanted
Until 1 September 2022, 2pm new project ideas on the subject of bioenergy can be submitted within the framework of the 7th Energy Research Programme. Please note the new topics such as energetic sewage sludge utilisation, biofuels, biogenic hydrogen production, etc...
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