More information about the programme:
Objective
Strategy
Calls
Projects

Objective

The main activity of FNR is the management of the R&D programme "Renewable Resources" and Market Introduction Programme on behalf of the Federal Government, and to assist the BMELV in all renewable resources related issues.

1. R&D Programme "Renewable Resources" R&D programme
2. Directive "Demonstration Scheme Bioenergy" Demonstration
3. Market Introduction Programme with guidelines
   1. For funding of  "Biolubricants" biolubricants
   2. For funding of  "Motor conversion to biodiesel" Conversion
   3. For funding of  "Filling stations for own consumption" Biofuels
   4. For funding of  "Insulation materials from Renewable Resources" Insulation

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Strategy

The major focus of the "Renewable Resources" is research, development and demonstration of best-practice examples. The funding budget is mainly dedicated to short or midterm projects, where new product developments from agricultural and forest raw materials can be expected from. The funding programme appeals above all to both public and non-profit organisations and the private sector. In addition special conditions for small and medium enterprises are possible.

The multiannual R&D Programme "Renewable Resources"

• comprises research, development and demonstration projects
• is addressed to enterprises, research institutes and universities
• is divided into several product lines.

Objectives of the R&D Programme "Renewable Resources"

• Sustainable provision of raw materials and energy
• Reduction of emissions and development of environmentally sound products/energy systems
• Improve the competitiveness of the German agriculture and forestry as well as related sectors

Figure 1: Ongoing project areas on FNR

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Announcement of calls

FNR website: "Renewable Resources-Programme" website

Ongoing announcement of calls (Sept 2006): 3

1. Study: "Analysis of studies on ecological consideration of renewable resources for material use".
2. Study: "Summary of existing of studies dealing with specific mitigations and their costs due to the use of renewable resources in the energetic sector".
3. Analysis: "Emission control in motor combustion of biofuels and biofuel blends".

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Projects and literature

Project database: http://www.fnr.de, see "Projekte- Aktuell" or "Projekte- Archiv" (only German information available)

Literature: http://www.fnr.de, see literature (also in English available)

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