Biomass Power Plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Potential, Challenges and Economic Analysis
Energy production is one of the most crucial scientific, technological, economic, and political challenges in today's world. In response to the increasing demands of the European Union for reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating climate change, countries are obligated to align their national energy plans with clearly defined objectives, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. This paper explores the location potential and optimal implementation of biomass power plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Biomass power plants, particularly those utilizing wood and plant biomass, are a promising solution for simultaneously reducing pollution, addressing unnecessary waste, and improving the energy efficiency of the systems where they are installed. The paper concludes that the potential of wood and plant biomass in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains underutilized. From an eco-perspective, the paper will also examine the reuse of large degraded areas in mines, where the fast-growing energy crops like Miscanthus could be planted.