Arbeitspapier

Modelling production cost scenarios for biofuels and fossil fuels in Europe

This paper presents the results of a calculation model for biofuel production costs in 2015 and 2020 based on raw material price projections and considering scale and learning effects. Distinguishing six types of biofuels, the paper finds that scale economies and learning effects are critical for 2nd generation biofuels to become competitive. In case these effects can be utilized, cost saving potentials for 2nd generation biofuels are significant.

Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Series: ZEW Discussion Papers ; No. 13-075

Classification
Wirtschaft
Firm Performance: Size, Diversification, and Scope
Entrepreneurship
Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
Subject
Biofuels
Production Cost Scenarios
Raw Material Price Projection
Conversion Costs

Event
Geistige Schöpfung
(who)
Festel, Gunter
Würmseher, Martin
Rammer, Christian
Boles, Eckhard
Bellof, Martin
Event
Veröffentlichung
(who)
Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)
(where)
Mannheim
(when)
2013

Handle
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:180-madoc-347901
Last update
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  • Arbeitspapier

Associated

  • Festel, Gunter
  • Würmseher, Martin
  • Rammer, Christian
  • Boles, Eckhard
  • Bellof, Martin
  • Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)

Time of origin

  • 2013

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