Bioenergy

Bioenergy

Energy produced from biomass or organic matter. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.

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hydrocarbon

Energy; Bioenergy

A compound containing atoms of only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbon energy is energy produced from hydrocarbons.

ethanol plant

Energy; Bioenergy

A factory or facility for the mass production of ethanol from biomass or other sources.

biodiesel plant

Energy; Bioenergy

A factory or facility that converts biomass into biodiesel.

fatty acid

Energy; Bioenergy

A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid often with a long unbranched aliphatic tail (chain), which is either saturated or unsaturated. A low level of fatty acids is necessary for the production of ...

blender pump

Energy; Bioenergy

A filling station pump that allows consumers to select the desired blend of gasoline and ethanol.

Internal rate of return (IRR)

Energy; Bioenergy

A financial measure used to evaluate the return on capital investments.

A flowering member of the Brassicacae family and a major global source of vegetable oil. Rapeseed oil is the most common feedstock for biodiesel in Europe, especially in Germany. Canola is a common ...