Schedule for Reducing the Use of Peat and the Possibilities of Replacing It with Forest Chips in Energy Production in Finland

Between 2018 and 2020, an average of 15 TWh energy peat was consumed in Finland. Energy is used 260 boilers Finland, which produce district heat steam for industry, as well electricity cogeneration (CHP) connection with heating industrial production. Peat accounts 3% - 5% the sources but its importance has been greater terms security supply. With current use accordance 2018-2020 average, emissions from are almost 6 Mt CO2 per year 15% sector. In this study, technical limitations related to burning, economic availability biomass, socio-economic regional economy reviewed. By 2040, minimum will fall 2 TWh. The techno-economical potential may be even lower, due objectives, production not completely ceased. reduction share assumes that old replaced new biomass or alternatively by other forms Based on reserves, can forest chips, challenges occur along coast southern It unlikely demand all fully when part CHP alone combustion waste sources.