In order to establish the energetic use of biomass permanently in the existing energy system, the DBFZ develops various concepts for the economically viable, ecologically harmless and socially acceptable energetic use of biomass. The aim is to analyse potential areas of conflict between the various objectives pursued with the expansion of bioenergy at an early stage and to develop forward-looking design approaches. Issues to be addressed in this context include integration into a changing energy system, improving energy efficiency, avoiding competing uses or avoiding emissions to soil, water and, in particular, the air. With the work of the DBFZ, the knowledge about the possibilities and limits of an energetic use of biomass is to be expanded overall and the outstanding position of Germany as an industrial location in this sector is to be secured.