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This study presents a sustainability assessment framework for solid biofuels in Mexico, evaluating economic, social, environmental, and institutional factors. The flexible framework offers a quantitative overview for diverse bioenergy applications.

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  • Sustainability Science
  • Environmental Policy

Background:

  • Solid biofuels are crucial for Mexico's energy matrix, yet their sustainability requires robust assessment.
  • Existing frameworks may lack comprehensiveness or applicability to diverse biofuel types.
  • A standardized methodology is needed to evaluate the multifaceted impacts of solid biofuels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a methodological framework for assessing the sustainability of solid biofuels in Mexico.
  • To cover economic, social, environmental, and institutional dimensions of sustainability.
  • To provide a flexible and interpretable tool for bioenergy analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a framework with 13 normalized indicators and two diagnostic studies.
  • Normalization of indicators using the concept of system load capacity, akin to planetary boundaries.
  • Application of the framework to three case studies: fuelwood, charcoal, and sugarcane bagasse for electricity.

Main Results:

  • The framework provides a quantitative and comprehensive overview of sustainability aspects.
  • Data accessibility and sensitivity are noted challenges, common to existing frameworks.
  • The framework demonstrated high flexibility, applicability to traditional and modern biofuels, and ease of communication.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework is a valuable tool for assessing solid biofuel sustainability in Mexico.
  • Its quantitative nature and graphical representation aid multidimensional analysis.
  • The framework is adaptable and interpretable for various stakeholders in the bioenergy sector.