Question

Discuss the advantages and limitations of biomass energy in the indian context.

Answer 1

Answer:

What is Biomass Energy?

Biomass energy is a relatively clean, renewable energy source involving the use of organic matter which collected energy from the Sun and converted it into chemical energy when it was alive. It is a renewable source as this matter is continually growing and absorbing the Sun’s energy, particularly where biomass crops are farmed. Most biomass energy is sourced from plants which have gathered energy from the Sun through the process of photosynthesis. This form of energy has been used by humans for thousands of years, since humans began to burn wood for heat. Advancements in technology have allowed biomass energy to be used in a wide variety of applications, including liquids and gases used for biofuels to power transport.

Explanation:

Advantages

1) Biomass used as a fuel reduces need for fossil fuels for the production of heat, steam, and electricity for residential, industrial and agricultural use.

2)Biomass is always available and can be produced as a renewable resource.

3)Biomass fuel from agriculture wastes maybe a secondary product that adds value to agricultural crop.

4)Growing Biomass crops produce oxygen and use up carbon dioxide.

5)The use of waste materials reduce landfill disposal and makes more space for everything else.

6)Carbon Dioxide which is released when Biomass fuel is burned, is taken in by plants.

7)Less money spent on foreign oil.

DISADVANTAGES

1)Agricultural wastes will not be available if the basic crop is no longer grown.

2)Additional work is needed in areas such as harvesting methods.

3)Land used for energy crops maybe in demand for other purposes, such as faming, conservation, housing, resort or agricultural use.

4)Some Biomass conversion projects are from animal wastes and are relatively small and therefore are limited.

5)Research is needed to reduce the costs of production of Biomass based fuels.

6)Is in some cases is a major cause of pollution.

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