The Biomass and Biogas Potential webpage offers detailed insights into the renewable energy potential of biomass and biogas resources across Switzerland. The webpage provides direct links to interactive maps on GeoAdmin that visualize the sustainable potential of biomass for bioenergy, aiding planners and researchers in exploring its applications. It quantifies and locates sustainable biomass resources, both woody and non-woody, at the communal level. Biomass, a renewable energy source, can be converted into heat, electricity, biogas, or liquid fuels. Its ability to store energy makes it a crucial solution for balancing the variability of wind and solar energy production.
The biogas data highlights plants that use fermentation to convert organic matter into gas, which is then used to produce electricity, heat, or fuel. The geodata reflects the current status of biogas energy production plants in Switzerland, based on feed-in remuneration recipients. While informative for the general public, this data is not official or binding.
By integrating biomass and biogas insights, the webpage serves as a valuable resource for municipalities, energy planners, and researchers. It supports the development of sustainable energy strategies and renewable energy deployment by offering accessible, location-specific information about Switzerland's biomass and biogas potential.
