1. What is biomass? Biomass means organic material produced from plants, crops, trees, agro-waste, and other natural sources. In India, a large quantity of biomass is available every year from farmers, sawmills, food processing units, and agro-industries. Government/industry sources list common biomass materials such as paddy straw, sugarcane bagasse, press mud, rice husk, mustard husk, […]
Biomass and fossil fuels are both widely used for heating, but their efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainability differ significantly. Let’s break down the key comparison: 🔹 1. Heating Efficiency Comparison Fuel Type Heating Efficiency (%) Typical Application Biomass Pellets 70–90% (modern systems) Boilers, stoves, power plants Coal 60–75% Power generation, industrial Natural Gas 85–95% Domestic […]