Full Title: Renewable Energy Technologies: Cost Analysis Series: Biomass for Power Generation
Author(s): International Renewable Energy Agency
Publisher(s): International Renewable Energy Agency
Publication Date: June 1, 2012
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Description (excerpt):
This paper examines biomass power generation technologies but also touches on the technical and economic characterisation of biomass resources, preparation and storage. There can be many advantages to using biomass instead of fossil fuels for power generation, including lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy cost savings, improved security of supply, waste management/reduction opportunities and local economic development opportunities. However, whether these benefits are realised, and to what extent, depends critically on the source and nature of the biomass feedstock.