Vassilis Lychnaras

Research Fellow

Research Area: Energy Economics

Research Interests: Renewable Energy Sources, Biomass & Biofuels, Energy Crops, Agricultural Economics & Policy, Economic Analysis & Planning

Current research: Resent developments and perspectives of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Greece.

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural University of Athens (2008).

M.Sc. in International Economics and Finance, Athens University of Economics and Business (2002).

B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural University of Athens (2000).

Honors and Awards

Excellence award of Prof. G. I. Michalopoulos (2000).

Fellowship by the Greek State Scholarship Foundation (acad. years 1996-1997 and 1998-1999).

Professional Experience

Research Fellow, Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) (since February 2009).

External Researcher, Agricultural University of Athens, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (December 2001-April 2006 and July 2008-November 2010).

Bioenergy Consultant, Vector Biomass (January 2008-December 2008).

External Researcher, Center for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), Biomass Department (July 1999-May 2007).

Formal Classroom Assignments

Investment Appraisal of Agricultural Projects (Graduate), Agricultural University of Athens, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (acad. years 2002-2005).

Financial Economics (Graduate), Agricultural University of Athens, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (acad. years 2002-2006).

Publications and Research Output

Refereed articles in journals

Multi-farm economic analysis of perennial energy crops in Central Greece, taking into account the CAP reform (2010). Biomass & Bioenergy 35:700-715. (in cooperation with U. A. Schneider)

Economic viability of energy crops in the EU: the farmer’s point of view (2010). Biofuels, Bioprod. Bioref. 4:637–657. (in cooperation with P. Soldatos, C. Panoutsou και S. L. Cosentino)

Biodiesel Options in Greece (2008). Biomass and Bioenergy, 32:473-481. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou, I. Namatov και A. Nikolaou)

A Full Economic Analysis of Switchgrass under Different Scenarios in Italy Estimated by BEE model (2007). Biomass and Bioenergy, 31:177-185. (in cooperation with A. Monti, S. Fazio, P. Soldatos και G. Venturi)

Economic Analysis of Perennial Energy Crop Production in Greece under the Light of the New CAP (2006). New Medit, V:29-37. (in cooperation with S. Rozakis)

Books / Monographs

Economic Analysis of Perennial Energy Crops Production: Case study at the Region of Kopaida under the Status of CAP-2003 (2008). Ph.D. Thesis, Agricultural University of Athens, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Greece. (in Greek)

Market Conditions and Competition in the Greek Economy (2011). Chapters “Electric power and natural gas” and “Fuels”. Reports Series, No 67, pp 21-88. Athens, KEPE. (in Greek)

Chapters in scientific books

Biofuel options in Greece to meet the 2020 targets: Costs, GHG emission savings, fiscal impact and land use requirements (2010). Essays in Economics, Applied Studies on the Greek Economy, Centre of Planning and Economic Research 50 years anniversary publication. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou)

Contributions in KEPE Collaborations regarding development Plans and related projects

Analysis of the Competition in the Greek Economy (2010). Chapters “Electric power and natural gas” and “Fuels”. KEPE Study coordinated by Dr. K. Kanellopoulos. Athens, Ministry of Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping. (in Greek)

Contribution to Scientific Reports

Study for the Determination of the Technical, Economic and Legal Conditions for the Agricultural Sector, in order to reach the National Biofuels Targets” (2008). CRES Study, coordinated by D. Papavasiliou. Athens, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food. (in Greek)

Solid and Liquid Biofuels Market in Greece - EUBIONET II – Country Report of Greece (2006). CRES Study, coordinated by M. Christou. Athens.

Research in Progress

Resent Developments and Perspectives of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Greece

Participation in Conferences, Professional Meetings and Workshops

Conferences

Opportunities for Usage Agricultural Biomass for Electricity Production in Greece: Cost, Land Use and CO2 Emissions Reduction. 4ο National Conference: The Application Renewable Energy Sources, 10 – 12 May 2010, Athens, Greece. (in cooperation with P. Soldatos, P. Grammelis, and C. Panoutsou) (in Greek)

Economic Opportunities for Non-Food Crops Production in EU27. 17^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. From Research to Industry and Markets. 29 June – 3 July 2009, CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, Germany. (in cooperation with P. Soldatos, C. Panoutsou, και S. L. Cosentino)

The Socio-Economic Impacts of 4F (Food, Feed, Fiber and Fuel) Crops: a Methodological Framework to Assess Their Implications on Land and Water Use, Rural Development & Social Welfare. 17^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. From Research to Industry and Markets. 29 June – 3 July 2009, CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, Germany. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou, E. Alexopoulou και P. Soldatos)

Could Energy Crops be an Economic and Sustainable Option for Heat and Electricity? 17^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. From Research to Industry and Markets. 29 June – 3 July 2009, CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, Germany. (in cooperation with M. Christou, I. Bookis, G. Kontopoulos, E. Alexopoulou και C. Panoutsou)

Biodiesel in Greece. 16^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. 2-6 June 2008, Feria Valencia, Spain. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou, E. Alexopoulou, D. Papavasiliou και M. Christou)

Economic Analysis of Perennial Energy Crops Production in Greece under the Current CAP. 15^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. ICC Berlin, Germany, 7-11 May 2007. (in cooperation with S. Rozakis, P.  Soldatos, K.  Tsiboukas, και C. Panoutsou)

Bioenergy in Greece: Current Situation and Future Trends. World Renewable Energy Congress IX and Exhibition. 19-25 August 2006, Florence, Italy. (in cooperation with M. Christou, C. Panoutsou, I. Papamichael, και E. Alexopoulou)

Biomass Resources for Heat and Electricity in Greece. World Bioenergy 2006: Conference & Exhibition on Biomass for Energy. 30 May – 1 June 2006, Jonkoping, Sweden. (in cooperation with M. Christou και C. Panoutsou)

Energy Crops. 1^st Greek Agricultural Conference. 31 March – 1 April 2006, Marousi, Greece. (in cooperation with M. Christou, C. Panoutsou and E. Alexopoulou) (in Greek)

Biofuels in Greece: Production Possibilities and Environmental Effects.  3^rd National Conference:  Renewable Energy Sources Applications, Perspectives and Priorities for 2010 Targets of 2010. 23-25 February 2005, Athens, Greece. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou, I. Namatov and A. Nikolaou) (in Greek)

Implementation and Evaluation of the First Biodiesel Chain in Greece. 2^nd World Conference and Technology Exhibition on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection. 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy. (in cooperation with S. Kalligeros, N. Liapis, Y. Panoulas, C. Panoutsou, A. Nikolaou S. Stournas, E. Lois και G. Karabalakis)

Bee - Biomass Economic Evaluation: A Model for the Economic Analysis of Biomass Cultivation. 2^nd World Conference and Technology Exhibition on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection. 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy. (in cooperation with P. Soldatos, D, Asimakis και M. Christou)

Vegetable Oil Crops as a Potential Source for Biodiesel Production in Greece. 2^nd World Conference and Technology Exhibition on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection. 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy. (in cooperation with I. Namatov, A. Nikolaou και P. Panoutsou)

Technical-economic Analysis for Renewable Energy Chains: The Case of Bio-energy. 8th Conference on environmental science and technology. 8-10 September 2003, Lemnos island, Greece. (in cooperation with P. Soldato)

Agricultural Residues Potential for Energy Production in Greece. 3^rd Greek Agricultural Engineering Conference. 29-31 May 2003, Thessloniki, Greece. (in cooperation with A. Nikolaou, I. Papamichail and C. Panoutsou) (in Greek)

A Review of Progress Made with Growing Energy Crops in EU. Economic Appraisal of Wheat and Miscanthus in Selected Member States. World Renewable Energy Congress VII. Cologne, Germany, July 2002. (in cooperation with C. Panoutsou και A. Nikolaou)

Characteristics and Geographical Distribution of Agricultural Residues for Energy Production in Greece. 12^th European Conference and Technology Exhibition: Biomass for Energy and Industry. Amsterdam, June 2002. (in cooperation with A. Nikolaou και C. Panoutsou)

Workshops

Economic Viability of Selected Biofuels Crops in the EU. Workshop: Successful scenarios for the establishment of non food crops in the EU, 19 November 2010, Lisbon. (in cooperation with P. Soldatos, L. Cosentino και C. Panoutsou)

Cost of Agricultural Biomass as Raw Material for Pellets Production. Workshop: Pellets – Resources, Technologies & Applications. Agricultural University of Athens, 25 May 2009, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Energy Crops – Review of Research & Development. Workshop: Biofuels: From the Field to the Car. GAIA Centre, Goulandris Natural History Museum, 22 June 2006, Athens, Greece. (in cooperation with M. Christou and C. Panoutsou) (in Greek)

Perspectives of Energy Crops for Aitoloakarnania Region. Workshop: Renewable Energy Sources Park: There is Another Way for Aitoloakarnania. 17 June 2006, Papastratio Megaro, Agrinio, Greece. (in cooperation with M. Christou and C. Panoutsou) (in Greek)

Energy Crops in Europe and Greece. Workshop ΤΕΕ/ΤΚΜ: The Role of Biofuels for the Development of Industry and Agriculture. 3-4 November 2006, Thessaloniki. Greece. (in cooperation with M. Christou, E. Alexopoulou and E. Namatov) (in Greek) 

Other scientific Publications

Recent Developments in National, European and Global Fuel Prices (2011). Greek Economic Outlook, 15:55-57.

The Increase in Liquid Fuels Taxation and the Impact on Fuel Prices and Consumption (2010). Greek Economic Outlook, 13:51-53.

Bioenergy Production: New Conditions and Opportunities (2010). Naftemporiki: Greentank, 02:83-85. (in Greek)

Cost of Biodiesel Production in Greece: Economic Analysis of a Low Capacity Unit (2009). Anemologia, 54:22-24. (in Greek)

Network for the Collection and Treatment of Biomass from Crops Residues. Investment Opportunities in Bioenergy Sector (2009). Energy Point, 24:48-50. (in Greek)

Economic Analysis of Energy Crops Production, the Effect of CAP – Solid Biomass Treatment Networks (2008). Energy Point, 9:46-49. (in Greek)

Cost Analysis of Energy Crops for Liquid Biofuels Production (2007). Ecotec 20:40-42. (in Greek)

Liquid Biofuels in Greece: Targets and Possibilities (2006). Anemologia 40:10-11. (in cooperation with M. Christou) (in Greek)

Seminars

RES Sector in Greece: Progress and perspectives. Centre of Planning and Economic Research. 13 April 2011, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Agricultural Biomass Management. Seminar: Biomass Heating Systems, Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES), 22 April 2010, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Economic Analysis of Energy Crops Production. Seminar: Energy Crops – Biofuels Production, Applications and Trade. Agricultural University of Athens, 9 – 29 January 2008, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Other Professional Activities

Referee for scientific journals

Biomass and Bioenergy (Elsevier)

Participation in research projects

EU projects

2008-2010: “4F CROPS – Future Crops for Food, Feed, Fiber and Fuel”, Project No: KBBE-212811, Coordinator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), Greece.

2005-2008: “ENFA – European Non-Food Agriculture”, Project No: SSPE-CT-2005-006581, Coordinator: Hamburg University, Germany.

2006-2007: “BIODIESEL CHAINS – Promoting Favourable Conditions to Establish Biodiesel Market Actions” Contract No: EIE/05/113/SI2.A20022, Coordinator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), Greece.

2002-2005: “ECHAINE – Energy Wood Production Chains in Europe”, Project No: ENK-CT-2002-00623, Coordinator: Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Uppsala (SLU), Sweden.

2002-2003: “ERA Bioenergy Strategy – Short Term Measures to Develop the European Research Area for Bioenergy RTD”, Project No: ENK5-CT-2001-80526, Coordinator: Joanneum Research Institute - Austria.

2001-2005: “Bio-energy Chains from Perennial Crops in South Europe”, Project No: ENK6-CT-2001-00524, Coordinator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) - Greece.

2001-2004: “Network on Anaerobic Digestion of Wastes from Industries and Agriculture”, Project No: QLK5-CT-2000-00439. Coordinator: Energigruppen Jylland – Denmark.

2001-2003: “BIOCOGEN – Biomass Cogeneration Network”, Project No: ENK5-CT-2001-80525, Coordinator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) - Greece.

2001-2002: “Evaluation Study of the Feasibility for the Development of a Medium Scale Power Plant Fuelled with Biomass in Central Greece”, Project No: AL4.1030/C00-022/173, Biomass in the Mediterranean-ALTENER 2, Coordinator: Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC S.A.) - Greece.

2001-2002: “Options for Achieving the Target of 45 Mtoe from Energy Cropping in the EU in 2010”, Project No: AL4.1030/C00-022/177, Biomass in the Mediterranean-ALTENER 2, Coordinator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) - Greece.

2001-2002: “Biomass Residues Utilisation as Fossil Fuel Substitute for Power Generation and District Heating in the Mediteranean Region”, Project No: AL4.1030/C00-022/ 220, Biomass in the Mediterranean-ALTENER 2, Coordinator: National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) - Greece.

2001-2002: “Implementation of a Biodiesel Production Plant in Northern Greece”, Project No: AL4.1030/C00-022/265, Biomass in the Mediterranean-ALTENER 2, Coordinator: ELINOIL-HELLENIC PETROLEUM COMPANY S.A.  - Greece.

National projects

2006-2007: “Study for the Determination of the Technical, Economic and Legal Conditions for the Agricultural Sector, in order to reach the National Biofuels Targets”, Operational Programme for the Agricultural Development and Reform of the Country Side, Coordinator: Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) – Greece.

2003-2004: “Implementation and Evaluation of the First Biodiesel Chain in Greece”, Community Support Framework Greece 2000-2006: Operational Program Competitiveness, Project No: 4.5.1-ΣΠ-Ε-Ε4, Coordinator: ELINOIL SA – Greece.

2000-2002: “Establishment of Rapeseed Demonstration Fields for Biodiesel Production, in Orestiada Region”, Programme of Technological Demonstration Projects, Project No: EPER 070, Coordinator: Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) – Greece.

Memberchips

Economic Chamber of Greece (since 2002).

HELLABIOM – Greek Biomass Association (since 2004).

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