Biomass Energy and/or Biopower

• Biomass Energy, Biopower - Biomass energy used for electrical generation or biopower is second only to hydropower as a renewable energy source. Most electricity generated using biomass energy today is by direct combustion using conventional boilers. These boilers burn primarily waste wood products generated by the agriculture and wood-processing industries. When burned, the biomass energy created from the wood waste produces steam, which is used to spin a turbine. The spinning turbine activates a generator that produces electricity from biomass energy.
• Wood and Pellet Heating - Today you can choose from a new generation of biomass energy, wood- and pellet-burning appliances that are cleaner burning, more efficient, and powerful enough to heat many average-sized, modern homes. A reputable dealer should talk with you about size requirements, but a good rule-of-thumb is that a stove rated at 60,000 British Thermal Units (Btu) can heat a 2,000 square foot home, while a stove rated at 42,000 Btu can heat a 1,300 square foot space. A great residential example of biomass energy!
• Bioproducts - Whatever products we can make from fossil fuels, we can make using biomass energy. These bioproducts, or biobased products, are not only made from renewable sources like biomass energy, they also often require less energy to produce than petroleum-based products. Researchers have discovered that the process for making biofuels from biomass energy also can be used to make antifreeze, plastics, glues, artificial sweeteners, and gel for toothpaste. Another amazing accomplishment of biomass energy.