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Bioenergy

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

Contributors in Bioenergy

Bioenergy

traditional biofuels

Energy; Bioenergy

Firewood, agrowaste, dungcakes, etc. used traditionally for heating or cooking.

agrifuel

Energy; Bioenergy

Fuel derived from agricultural products

agrofuel

Energy; Bioenergy

Fuel derived from agricultural products

neat fuel

Energy; Bioenergy

Fuel in its pure, unblended form.

treated biogas (TB)

Energy; Bioenergy

Gas that has been treated to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and water (which can corrode fuel systems, engines, and burners).

greenhouse gas (GHG)

Energy; Bioenergy

Gaseous components of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect of gases in the Earth's atmosphere (where increased amounts of solar heat are trapped in the air). Human activity ...

short rotation woody crops (SRWC)

Energy; Bioenergy

Generally used to refer to tree crops grown with a short-rotation coppice approach.

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