The term "biomass" refers to organic matter
that has stored energy through the process of photosynthesis. The Link below
briefly explains the benefits of using Biomass; also the pictures on the slide
show are very descriptive. http://www.energy.siemens.com/us/en/powergeneration/renewables/biomass-power/
Many of the biomass fuels used today come in the form
of wood products, dried vegetation, crop residues, and aquatic plants. Biomass
is one of the most plentiful and well-utilized sources of renewable energy in
the world.
If the contribution of biomass to the world energy
economy is to grow, technological innovations will be needed, so that biomass
can be converted to usable energy in ways that are more efficient, less
polluting, and at least as economical as today's practices.
When we have enough government support and have and enough
land for the continuous growth of energy crops
for biomass-based energy, we may have a successful form of
alternative energy. But as long as worldwide prices of coal, oil and gas are
relatively low, the establishment of plantations dedicated to supplying
electric power or other higher forms of energy will occur only where financial
subsidies or incentives exist or where other sources of energy are not
available. Although it is currently utilized across the globe, biomass energy
is clearly not capable of sustaining the world's energy needs on its own.
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