Introduction Biomass energy is an important source of electricity in many countries. In Brazil, it’s used to power more than half of the country’s cars and trucks. In Indonesia, biomass provides more than 25% of the nation’s total energy needs. The United States has seen a huge increase in its use of biomass energy since 2010, when Congress passed a…
Introduction Biomass is a renewable energy source that consists of organic material. Biomass can be used for heat, power generation and transport fuels. Biomass plants are currently producing around 10 billion litres of ethanol and 2 million tonnes of biodiesel per year in Europe. The EU has laws in place to encourage the use of biomass energy under its Renewable…
Introduction The world’s fastest growing source of energy is solar power. Solar power refers to electricity produced by photovoltaics (PVs), which are semiconductor materials that generate electricity when exposed to light. They’re usually composed of silicon or other substances with a high-energy band gap, like gallium arsenide or cadmium telluride. Photovoltaic technology has been around since the 1950s, but it…
Introduction Biomass energy is a renewable source of energy that comes from plant or animal matter. Biomass can be used to generate electricity, heat homes, and power vehicles. There are many benefits to using biomass, but it also has some drawbacks that you should be aware of before you decide whether this is the right option for your home. Biomass…
Introduction Biomass is organic material that has been used as fuel. Biomass can be used to create steam and generate electricity. Biomass may come from crops or trees. The problem with biomass is that it must be grown and harvested, often using pesticides and fertilizers. Carbon-negative energy sources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and tidal energy, but these sources are…
Introduction Biomass is a renewable source of energy that can be used to replace fossil fuels. Biomass is made of organic matter, such as trees and plants. It is typically made into pellets or chips in order to make it easier to transport and use in power plants. Biomass has been used for centuries as a way to produce heat,…
Introduction Biomass is the term used to describe biological material that can be processed into usable energy sources. The generation and use of biomass in the form of biofuels and biopower have increased rapidly over the past decade. The use of biomass as an alternative source of energy has a rich history. As fossil fuels become scarcer, there will be…
Introduction The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a report that concludes that biomass energy production is carbon neutral, i.e., it does not cause net additions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Biomass is organic material — like algae, grass or wood — that can be used as a fuel source to make electricity and other forms of power….
Introduction Biomass is a renewable source of energy that can be used to produce electricity. It’s a sustainable and carbon-neutral fuel source, but some forms of biomass may release more carbon dioxide than others. Biomass is organic material produced by photosynthesis. Biomass is the total organic material produced by plants and algae. Biomass is also referred to as “green biomass,”…
Introduction Biomass is the term used to describe any organic matter, including trees and other plants, as well as garbage and waste. Biomass can be burned to create energy, which is a more sustainable way than burning fossil fuels like coal or natural gas. Biomass has several advantages over fossil fuels: it’s carbon neutral; renewable; and sustainable. Biomass is carbon…