Project
Bio-FlexGen is an acronym of the detailed project description: Highly-efficient and flexible integration of biomass and renewable hydrogen for low-cost combined heat and power generation to the energy system.
Bio-FlexGen is an EU-funded Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) project: H2020-LC-GD-2-1-2020
The Bio-FlexGen consortium consists of a balanced multidisciplinary team of 14 partners and 5 EU countries (Spain, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Hungary). It provides a multi-stakeholder approach and covers the whole value chain through a combination of scientific and technology developers (Research Centres and universities), technology providers (SMEs or large companies), case studies and stakeholders (chemical industry players, cement companies), experts in impact assessment, dissemination and policies (consultancies). The consortium has been strategically determined to address the topic objectives and requirements. Bio-FlexGen counts with:
Experts in the different project technological areas – RTD. Knowledge generators (RISE, TUB, KTH ABO AKADEMI) will address the research throughout the project regarding the gasification steps, BTC processes and CFD modelling among other fields.
Technology experts – Industry. (PHOENIX, BIT) Technology entities focusing on the development and deployment of BTC technologies.
System integrators. (RISE, COMILLAS) Expert partners who will help the consortium in setting out requirements and integrating the use cases for the work carried out in Bio-FlexGen.
Digital solutions experts. (IKERLAN) Technical partner developing tailored digital solutions for the energy sector.
Exploitation dissemination and policy experts. (ESCI, ZABALA, COMILLAS) Partners expert in stakeholder engagement, exploitation of deep-tech projects and energy related initiatives networking.
Stakeholders/end users. (TvAB, SULQUISA, CEMEX) supporting need identification and acting as validators for technology testing.
Sustainability assessment experts. (ZABALA, GEONARDO, COMILLAS, RISE) Assessment partners who will ensure the project makes the right impact and in the right way. They will also evaluate the environmental and social repercussion in the local communities.
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