Econometric models for biohydrogen development
Journal
Bioresource Technology
Journal Volume
102
Journal Issue
18
Pages
8475-8483
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
Biohydrogen is considered as an attractive clean energy source due to its high energy content and environmental-friendly conversion. Analyzing various economic scenarios can help decision makers to optimize development strategies for the biohydrogen sector. This study surveys econometric models of biohydrogen development, including input-out models, life-cycle assessment approach, computable general equilibrium models, linear programming models and impact pathway approach. Fundamentals of each model were briefly reviewed to highlight their advantages and disadvantages. The input-output model and the simplified economic input-output life-cycle assessment model proved most suitable for economic analysis of biohydrogen energy development. A sample analysis using input-output model for forecasting biohydrogen development in the United States is given. ? 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Subjects
Biohydrogen
Computational general equilibrium models
Input-output model
Linear programming model
SDGs
Type
journal article