Biomass energy

Biomass energy refers to power produced by using the biomass, natural wastes and bio fuels. One of the oldest forms of renewable energy resources, biomass-based power projects can power small villages and communities. There are various forms of biomass based power projects. The most popular among them is the steam run turbines. Biomass such as fuel wood and fire wood are used to heat water, which produces steam. The steam is run at great speeds to run the turbines, which produce electricity. The only main drawback of these power plants is that they cannot be operated round the clock. Also, it has been found that the biomass based power projects result in loss of green cover. However, it has been overcome by dedicating specially designated zones to supply the raw materials. Besides, production of energy using biomass as the base is very cheap. The power plants operate only when there is a need to compensate for the energy loss during peak demand.

Bio fuel is also used to power the generators to generate electricity. Bio fuel is produced from naturally grown trees such as jatropha and other grain and corn plants. The bio fuels are mixed with other fuels at a certain blending, which then us used to run the power generators. The third form of biomass based power projects is the biogas, which is produced using animal waste. Cow dung is dumped in a vacuum enclosure. The closed environment produces methane gas or bio gas, which can be stored. This bio gas can be used as cooking gas as well as energy to produce light.