1. DEFINITION: Biomass Energy

Biomass refers to the total mass of living biological material, including plants, animals, forest residues, bacterias, fungi and garbage. Biomass energy uses the biomass as energy source through procedures like:

- Burning biomass (wood, waste) in steam generators.

- Converting biomass into a liquid or gas fuel.

- Production of fiber or chemical using animals and plants.

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Biomass is considered to be a renewable source of energy that does not contribute to greenhouse effect.

Most common biomass sources:

- Industrial residues

- Animal residues

- Municipal waste

- Sewage

- Agricultural residues

- Forestry residues

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