Biomass Energy

Biomass Energy

1. Generation of electricity

   • Combustion
     • Biomass is burnt to boil water and move steam turbines
   • Gassification
     • Dry biomass is pyrolysed to make synthesis gas to power gas engines and gas turbines.
     • Wet biomass is turned into methane in a digestion tank to power gas engines and gas turbines.

2. Renewable energy source

   • Comes from organic matter

3. Advantages

   • Waste is reduced
   • Growing biomass crops produces oxygen and uses up carbon dioxide
   • Becomes a secondary product of agriculture and therefore adds value to it
   • Reduce landfill disposal

4. Disadvantages

   • Land used for biomass crops are in demand for other purposes
   • Produces carbon dioxide when burnt
   • Requires a lot of money to produce
   • If not handled correctly, may pollute environment