Biomass
Definition: Organic matter used as a fuel.
Biomass is among the most precious and versatile resources on earth. It provides not only food but also energy, building materials, paper, fabrics, medicines and chemicals. Biomass has been used for energy purposes ever since man discovered fire. Today, biomass fuels can be utilised for tasks ranging from heating the house to fuelling a car and running a computer. Worldwide, biomass is the fourth largest energy resource after coal, oil, and natural gas. Estimated at about 14% of global primary energy.
India uses biomass as an alternative energy resource. The current availability of biomass in India is estimated at about 120-150 million MT per year covering agricultural and forestry residues corresponding to a potential of 16,000 MW.
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