Sometimes we think of fermentation in terms of preserving foods or producing alcoholic beverages or acidic dairy products. But the term “fermentation” encompasses much. Fermentation waste treatment is the production of chemical changes in wastes…
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Technical Feasibility In Renewable Projects
Novel technologies continue to emerge in bioenergy, biofuels, and biochemicals. The buzz generated by initial announcements of these new technologies often stimulates interest from investors and developers alike. Some of the new technologies are well…
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Renewable Technology Assessment
Renewable technologies are emerging worldwide as mainstream sources of energy, fuels, and chemicals. Rapid growth has been driven by the improving cost-competitiveness of renewable technologies, dedicated policy initiatives, better access to financing, energy security, and…
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Due Diligence in Renewable Projects
Due Diligence in Renewables? Due diligence (DD) is a crucial step in every project from evaluating technology to securing funding to everything in between. What do renewable fuels or renewable chemicals due diligence experts do? It…
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Project Feasibility Studies in the Bioeconomy
The question often arises, “what is a project feasibility study or report, and why should one be done in bioeconomy-related matters”? A project feasibility study is an integral part of any due diligence process in…
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Analyzing Renewable Technologies
As new renewable technologies emerge and seek funding and industry acceptance, it is imperative that investors, lenders, and all project participants engage experienced professionals to help analyze the technical and economic aspects of these new…
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Using a Third Party for Renewable Energy Analysis
Renewable energy analysis always includes techno-economic analysis which combines scientific findings, process design, and financial factors to provide a holistic picture of a technology’s economic potential. Good TEA experts can build useful models to help…
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What is TEA?
What is TEA in the renewable industries? Very simply, it is the acronym for techno-economic analysis. Bringing new technology to the market is a commitment. It’s expensive and normally takes quite some time. Uncertainty is…
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Technical Due Diligence
What do technical due diligence experts in renewable fuels or renewable chemicals do? Biotechnical due diligence or renewable due diligence(DD) is a comprehensive appraisal of a biomass process undertaken by a prospective manufacturer or…
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Consultant or Employee?
Is it better to hire a consultant or employee for your bioeconomy-related business? The answer depends on many factors, the most important three being the skill set you need, the length of time you will…
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