The calculations showed in the best case results
in GHG reductions of 83% compared to coal-fired electricity generation. When parameters
such as different drying fuels, storage emission, dry matter losses and feedstock
market changes were included the bioenergy emission profiles showed strong variation
with up to 73% higher GHG emissions compared to coal. The impact of methane emissions
during storage has shown to be particularly significant regarding uncertainty and increases
in emissions. Investigation and management of losses and emissions during storage is
therefore key to ensuring significant GHG reductions from biomass.