BIOMASS ENERGY

HOW IT WORKS

• Biomass is composed of multiple things. These include dead trees, tree branches, yard clippings, leftover crops, and wood chips.
• All of these and more are brought to a processing plant where they are burned. The heat then cause water to boil then causing steam to turn gears to make electricity.
• Biomass can also be mixed with other things to make biofuel which is able to power cars and more.

USES

• The energy itself can be used to power things like any other electricity. It can be used to power homes and more.
• Biofuel however can be used for heating and to power cars. It acts as oil but it doesn't deplete the natural source of it.
• Currently Biomass and Biofuel are being used to produce electricity and act as oil for cars.

ENVIROMENT

• When burning biomass it can release methane gasses which contribute to global warming.
• Using biomass helps reducing landfills and more.
• Biomass is becoming more widely accepted. This is do to the fact that we are growing a need for alternative energy sources.

POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES

• A positive is that it's a source of energy.
• A positive is that it's an abundant and renewable resource.
• A positive is that it reduce landfills and waste.
• A negative is that it's inefficient compared to fossil fuels.
• A negative is that it release methane which is harmful to the ozone.
• A negative is that it's a very expensive process.