Development of bioenergy enterprises as a sustainable energy solution for urban micro-methanisation

A serious argument for the need to develop bioenergy enterprises and micro-methanisation of cities is, first of all, the need to quickly rebuild the energy sector and fulfil commitments regarding the transformation to clean energy. Second, it is the fact that Ukraine, like most European Union countries, has significant areas of low-yield land that could potentially be used for growing perennial energy crops and, consequently, for replacing energy imports with biofuel. The purpose of the article was to conduct theoretical research and practical testing of approaches to forming directions for the development of bioenergy enterprises as sustainable energy solutions for micro-methanisation of cities. The results of this study were obtained using the following methods: analysis and synthesis for problem formulation, research task formulation, and identification of promising technologies for the production of electrical and thermal bioenergy; scientific abstraction, comparison, and generalisation for defining a roadmap for the development of bioenergy enterprises and urban micro-methanisation. Timely completion of tasks related to the development of bioenergy enterprises and urban micro-methanisation is only possible if state support policies and incentives for energy decentralisation are revised. The article discussed theoretical and practical aspects of implementing technologies for producing electrical and thermal bioenergy. It systematised the use of biomass-fired thermal power plants and combined heat and power plants in European countries. A roadmap for the development of bioenergy enterprises and micro-methanisation of cities has been developed, which includes such key areas as the creation of a regulatory framework for micro-methanisation of cities, the demonopolisation and decentralisation of heat and power supply, intensification of international cooperation and partnership, development of bioenergy infrastructure, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, financial support and subsidies, creation of public information platforms, risk insurance, and state guarantees. The advantages of switching to alternative fuels have been identified. The achievement of the expected result in energy and heat supply to territories and cities has been substantiated. The study has high practical value and can be used in the formation of a sustainable development strategy for communities and as a strategic alternative for bioenergy supply