<P> With the seasonality of biomass supply and a great variability in sources, supply chains play a key role in cost - effective delivery of bioenergy . There are several potential challenges unique to bioenergy supply chains: </P> <Ul> <Li> Inefficiencies of the conversion processes </Li> <Li> Storage methods for seasonal availability </Li> <Li> Complex multi-component constituents incompatible with maximizing efficiency of single purpose use </Li> <Li> High water content of many biomass feedstock </Li> <Li> Conflicting decisions (technologies, locations, and routes) </Li> <Li> Complex location analysis (source points, inventory facilities, and production plants) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Inefficiencies of the conversion processes </Li> <Li> Storage methods for seasonal availability </Li>

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