Biomass
Tags: BIOMASS energy; RENEWABLE energy sources
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- Bioenergy beckons. Bennett, Bryony // Ecos;Jan-Mar99, Issue 98, p25
Examines the potential of biomass as a source of renewable energy in Australia. Cost of producing biomass energy compared to other sources; Interest of electric utilities in expanding their `green power' portfolio; Assessment of sugar processors of the potential for electricity production. ...
- Plentiful, 'Green' Resources Seen As Dream Energies of the Future. Swanekamp, Robert // Power;Jan/Feb2002, Vol. 146 Issue 1, Special Section p53
Discusses several forms of renewable-energy technologies. Reason for the efforts in developing renewable-energy technologies despite challenges and high cost; Summary of fuel-cell research; Information on wind power and biomass-fueled technology; Other technologies being developed.
- Biomass by any other name would not smell as sweet. // European Power News;Apr99, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p3
Reports on the classification of European Union permits for biomass fuels. Confusion arising from the definition of waste; Growth of renewable schemes in the region; Sources of renewable energy.
- EVALUATING BIOMASS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION. Haq, Zia // BioCycle;Nov2002, Vol. 43 Issue 11, p33
Presents an analysis of what fraction of agricultural, forestry and urban residues generated annually in the U.S. can be used to generate biomass power, based on figures compiled in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. Factors that are expected to drive...
- Capturing Value for Rural America: Strategic Choices for Renewable Energy Investment. // Rural Cooperatives;Jan/Feb2008, Vol. 75 Issue 1, p2
The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one about the renewable energy, another one about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, and various conventions that explore the potential of renewable energy.
- Adding biofuel to the fire. Bunn, Roderic // Building Design;8/10/2007, Issue 1783, p16
The article discusses key issues concerning biomass and biofuels, which are promoted by the government as a sustainable way to heat houses in Great Britain. It includes an explanation on the difference between biofuels and biomass, as well as their advantages and disadvantages compared to other...
- Public Support for Renewables R&D: Some Questions. // Brookings Review;Spring2002, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p38
Discusses the government's role in supporting renewables research and development. Amount of renewables research and development spendings during 1978 to 1998; Questions regarding the economics of renewables; Discussion of the biomass program.
- Bioeconomy growing in West Michigan. Daly, Pete // Grand Rapids Business Journal;2009/2010 Special Report, Vol. 27 Issue 31, p14
The article focuses on the growth of agricultural diversity in Michigan. The Michigan Senate's Agriculture Committee has become the Senate Agriculture and Bioeconomy Committee to reflect the growth in agricultural diversity. West Michigan agriculture is now involved in the production of...
- Developing green power and renewable power projects. // European Power News;Feb2001, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p4
Describes a novel technology to produce electricity from non-food crops and agricultural wastes developed by United States-based Bioten LLC. Introduction of the technology in Europe; Biomass conversion procedure; Materials and equipment needed.
