Commoditization of Biomass Markets
O. Olsson1, P. Lamers2, F. Schipfer3 and M. Wild4, 1Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 2Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID, United States, 3Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria, 4Wild & Partner, Vienna, Austria
Abstract
Commodities are intermediate goods available in standardized qualities that are traded on competitive and liquid international markets. In this chapter, we analyze the current status and trajectories in biomass markets to discern to what extent solid biomass fuels are becoming commoditized. We present five criteria that are key indicators in the process towards commoditization and market maturity. These indicators are then used ...
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