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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agricultural extension

Energy; Bioenergy

The provision of technical assistance and information to farmers and others.

vinasse

Energy; Bioenergy

The residue liquid from the distillation of ethanol, rich in potassium and organic matter. Used as a fertilizer and irrigation liquid to increase sugar cane crop yields.

methane

Energy; Bioenergy

The simplest hydrocarbon, methane, is a gas (at standard temperature and pressure, STP) with a chemical formula of CH4. Methane is the principal component of natural gas and biogas.

digestate

Energy; Bioenergy

The solid product of anaerobic digestion, which also produces biogas.

gray energy

Energy; Bioenergy

The sum of energy from all inputs required for the production of an item; e.g., the production of biofuels such as corn ethanol requires the gray energy associated with the application of ...

grey energy

Energy; Bioenergy

The sum of energy from all inputs required for the production of an item; e.g., the production of biofuels such as corn ethanol requires the gray energy associated with the application of ...

sulfur oxide (SOx)

Energy; Bioenergy

The term for a group of compounds composed of sulfur and oxygen. SO x, released in the burning of fuels, is a leading contributor to acid rain and can cause severe human health issues in high ...