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Biomass Energy – Benefits and Challenges
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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
An Introduction to Biorefinery
A biorefinery is a facility that integrates biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and value-added chemicals from … 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
Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
Palm Oil processing gives rise to highly polluting waste-water, known as Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), which is often discarded … 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
Biomass Energy in Jordan
Renewable energy systems have been used in Jordan since early 1970s. Infact, Jordan has been a pioneer in renewable energy … More
Biomass Wastes from the Sugarcane Industry
Sugarcane is one of the most promising agricultural sources of biomass energy in the world. It is the most appropriate … More
Renewable Energy Developments in South Africa
The renewable resource with the greatest potential in South Africa is solar energy. The total area of high radiation in … More
Biomass Resources in the MENA Region
According to a recent study, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region offers almost 45 percent of the world’s … More
Biomass Energy Prospects in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, with its abundant biomass resources, holds a strategic position in the global biomass energy atlas. There is immense … More
Ten Golden Rules in Composting
It seems everyone is concerned about the environment and trying to reduce their “carbon footprint”. I hope this trend will … 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 Scenario in Malaysia
Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy in Malaysia. The National Biofuel Policy, launched in 2006 … 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
Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste
Food waste is one of the single largest constituent of municipal solid waste stream. Diversion of food waste from landfills … More
Renewable Energy in Malaysia
Malaysia, with population of about 28 million, is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia. Although blessed with petroleum resources, … More
Incorporating Energy Recovery in Waste Management System
The increasing clamor for energy and satisfying it with a combination of conventional and renewable resources is a big challenge. … 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
MSW-to-Energy in Middle East
The high rate of population growth, urbanization and economic expansion in Middle Eastern region is not only accelerating consumption rates … 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
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