Biomass energy has countless benefits, promoting less landfill garbage and reducing fossil fuel dependency.

FREMONT, CA: Biomass constitutes organic and renewable energy derived from plants like woodchips, forest debris, crops comprising rice and sugarcane, and domestic organic wastes. Biomass is an essential fuel in various countries, especially for cooking and heating. Biomass fuels are getting popular in many developed countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Biomass energy is considered a cheaper and safer source of energy to be used for various purposes.

The increase in biomass use has increased because of advanced technology. Biomass energy is applied in manufacturing industries, for instance, candles, paper, clothing, and other household items. 

Biomass energy, after processing, is used in various types of conversions, for example, biochemical, electrochemical, and thermal. Biomass is used in generating electricity in various ways. Wastes can be burned directly to produce steam, and using that steam and turbine; electricity is generated.

There are numerous advantages of Biomass energy that are listed below:

Acts as a renewable source: Biomass is a renewable source of energy and can be used for future uses.

Acts as carbon neutral: Biomass is considered carbon neutrals as carbon dioxide released by biomass dioxide is neutralized by autotrophs during photosynthesis.

Alternative to fossil fuels: Biomass promotes minimum dependency on fossil fuels. Biomass can be used as an alternative to nonrenewable sources such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

Versatility: Biomass is a product that can be accessed anywhere. Biomass is cheap and versatile. Biomass does not constitute intricate processes.

Reduction of wastes in landfills: Population increase results in the accumulation of more domestic wastes that get deposited in landfills. Waste accumulated in landfills produces methane gas, which is a primary source of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases constitute global warming and issues of climate change. Biomass use can help minimize the effects of greenhouse gases.

Biomass energy constitutes certain disadvantages, as stated below

Costly: Biomass energy application is more costly than that of hydrocarbon deposit.

There is a possibility of deforestation: Biomass is extracted from plants, and in order to derive it, a large number of trees needs to be cut, constituting deforestation.