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Environmental and life cycle analysis of a biodiesel production line from sunflower in the Province of Siena (Italy)

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  • Spinelli, D.
  • Jez, S.
  • Pogni, R.
  • Basosi, R.

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The Directive 2009/28/EC established the overall target that 20% of energy consumption should be represented by renewable energy sources by 2020 in each European member state. Furthermore, the Directive sets a mandatory 10% minimum target for biofuels in the transport sector.

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  • Spinelli, D. & Jez, S. & Pogni, R. & Basosi, R., 2013. "Environmental and life cycle analysis of a biodiesel production line from sunflower in the Province of Siena (Italy)," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 59(C), pages 492-506.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:59:y:2013:i:c:p:492-506
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.04.009
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