Main criteria | Sub-criteria | Units | References |
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Technical feasibility | Biomass availability and collectability | Kg ha−1 y−1 | |
Ethanol productivity | Liters kg−1 | ||
Biomass logistics | Ton day−1, km2 day−1 | ||
Economic feasibility | Net present value | US$ | |
Final price per liter | US$ liter−1 | ||
Added value of input materials | US$ ton−1 y−1 | ||
Social impacts | Job creation | Persons y−1 | |
Food security | US$ tons crops−1, Tons ha−1 or Kcal capita−1 | ||
Change in household income | US$ y−1 or US$ household−1 y−1 | ||
Environmental impacts | Indirect land use change | (Biomass growing capacity) ha−1 y−1or kg CO2-eq (biomass growing capacity)−1 | |
GHG balance | Tons CO2 equiv. y−1 | ||
Net energy balance | GJ ha−1 y−1 |