| Bioenergy
|
 Bioenergy
is stored energy from the sun contained in materials
such as plant matter and animal waste, known as
biomass. Biomass is considered renewable because
it is replenished more quickly when compared to
the millions of years required to replenish fossil
fuels. The wide variety of biomass fuel sources
includes agricultural residue, pulp/paper mill residue,
urban wood waste, forest residue, energy crops,
landfill methane, and animal waste.
Energy in the form of electricity, heat, steam,
and fuels can be derived from these sources through
conversion methods such as direct combustion
boiler
and steam turbines, anaerobic digestion, co-firing,
gasification, and pyrolysis. The co-firing method
mixes biomass with coal, and may be the best
near-term
economic opportunity for biomass, particularly
in combined heat and power applications, which
make the most efficient
use of biomass.
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Bioenergy
A
REPP Issue
Brief,
July 2005
Section 1: Bioenergy Basics
Section
2: Types of Biomass
Section
3: A Dash of Biomass...
Section
4: Ways to Generate Electricity
Section
5: Costs of Bioenergy
Section 6:
Current Use
Section
7: Barriers To Widespread Use
Section
8: Current Policies
REPP
Activities and Links
Activities
Hosting
Discussion for Scientific Community
REPP
has been hosting discussion lists since 1994.
These lists connect experts and info-seekers from
around the world who wish to talk about renewable
energy and related issues. Discussion list subscribers
automatically receive list correspondence, but
archived messages are available to everyone. A
number of lists pertain specifically to Bioenergy,
including a General Bioenergy list in both English
and Spanish, as well as lists for Bioconversion,
Digestion, Gasification and Stoves.
Powering
the South
In
2002 REPP published a plan aimed at restructuring
energy policies in the southeastern United States
to provide a cleaner, more affordable energy future.
The publication outlines current energy and environment
conditions in the south, the technical potential
for clean energy, recommended policies, and clean
energy options. The technology, environmental
implications, and current market trends associated
with bioenergy were examined as one of many renewable
energy options applicable to the region.
To
view the full Powering the South report, please
click
here.
To
view the Powering the South Biomass Energy Technology
Description, please click
here.
Links
Bioenergy
Reference Sites
Gasification
Reference Sites
Renewable
Carbon Reference Sites
Bioenergy
Association Links
RETScreen
Int'l Biomass Heating Project Model- Calculate
Your System's
Use
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Updated: July 7, 2005 by Julia Farber |
