Trends in Cogeneration of Bagasse

See on Scoop.it – Renewables Cogeneration of Bagasse is one of the most attractive and successful energy projects that have … More

Transportation of Biomass

See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog Transporting biomass fuel to a power plant is an important aspect of any biomass … More

Biomass Resources from Palm Industry

See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog The Palm Oil industry generates large quantity of wastes whose disposal is a challenging … More

Cogeneration in Sugar Mills

See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog Cogeneration of bagasse is one of the most attractive and successful energy projects that … More

Energy from Palm Oil Biomass

See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog A palm oil plantation yields huge amount of biomass wastes in the form of … More

Collection Systems for Agricultural Biomass

See on Scoop.it – Renewables Biomass collection involves operations pertaining to gathering, packaging, and transporting biomass to a nearby site … More

Analyzing Logistics of a Biomass Power Plant

See on Scoop.it – Renewables Biomass feedstock logistics encompasses all of the unit operations necessary to move biomass feedstock from … More

Biomass Energy Resources in Philippines

Originally posted on BioEnergy Consult Blog:
Image via Wikipedia Like any developing country, the Philippines is facing a formidable challenge of fostering…

Comparative Economics of Coal versus Biomass

Originally posted on Energy Matters:
In our discussions on Biomass, one very important aspect we need to consider is the economic…

Biomass Densification

In a typical biomass pre-processing facility, feedstock arrives at the plant in chops or bales. The bales are cut into … More

Major Requirements for Biomass Energy Plants

Biomass feedstock cost constitutes about 35-50% of the total production cost of power. The actual percentage depends upon biomass species, … More

What is Vermicomposting?

Vermicomposting is a type of composting in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of organic … More

Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Biomass conversion technologies transform a variety of wastes into heat, electricity and biofuels by employing a host of strategies. Conversion … More

Biochemical Pathway for Ethanol Production

Ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass is produced mainly via biochemical routes. The three major steps involved are pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and … More

Biomass Energy in Indonesia

With Indonesia’s recovery from the Asian financial crisis of 1998, energy consumption has grown rapidly in past decade. The priority … More

Challenges in Production of Cellulosic Ethanol

The production of biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks can be achieved through two very different processing routes. They are: Biochemical – … More

Biomass Energy in the Philippines

Like any developing country, the Philippines is facing a formidable challenge of fostering sustainable energy options to support the energy … More

Biomass Energy in Malaysia

Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy in Malaysia. The National Biofuel Policy, launched in 2006 … More

Farm Waste Management in Developing Countries

Traditional methods of farm waste management are unscientific and have several negative externalities associated with them. Being the emitter of … More

Biomass Wastes – An Overview

Biomass energy projects provide major business opportunities, environmental benefits, and rural development. Feedstocks can be obtained from a wide array … More

Significance of Lignocellulosic Biomass

First-generation biofuels (produced primarily from food crops such as grains, sugar beet and oil seeds) are limited in their ability … More

Biomass Conversion Technologies

Biomass energy technology is inherently flexible. The variety of technological options available means that it can be applied at a … More

An Introduction to Biomass Energy

Biomass is the material derived from plants that use sunlight to grow which include plant and animal material such as … More

Strategic Solutions for Major Problems Associated with Biomass Projects

This article makes an attempt at collating some of the most prominent issues associated with biomass technologies and provides plausible … More

Salman Zafar – Articles in International Sustainable Energy Review

Renewable energy in South Africa Issue 4 2010 / 13 December 2010 / Salman Zafar, Renewable Energy Advisor South Africa, … More

Major Problems Associated with Biomass Energy Projects

The issues enumerated below are not geography-specific and are usually a matter of concern for most of the biomass energy … More

Biomass Combined Heat and Power Systems

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in … More

Importance of Anaerobic Digestion in Rural Areas

Anaerobic digestion proves to be a beneficial technology in various spheres. Biogas produced is a green replacement of unprocessed fuels … More

Carbon Sequestration and Biochar

Biochar sequestration is considered carbon negative as it results in a net decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide over centuries or … More

Cellulosic Ethanol Feedstock in India

In India, the leading biofuel feedstock today is sugarcane molasses, which is processed to yield bioethanol that can be blended … More