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BIOMASS ENERGY [2 records]

Record 1 2014-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biomass Energy
CONT

We have used biomass energy or "bioenergy" - the energy from plants and plant-derived materials - since people began burning wood to cook food and keep warm. Wood is still the largest biomass energy resource today, but other sources of biomass can also be used. These include food crops, grassy and woody plants, residues from agriculture or forestry, and the organic component of municipal and industrial wastes. Even the fumes from landfills (which are methane, a natural gas) can be used as a biomass energy source.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie de la biomasse
CONT

L'énergie de la biomasse est tirée essentiellement de déchets forestiers, urbains et agricoles. La biomasse se subdivise donc en trois catégories : biomasse forestière qui provient de branches et résidus de coupe, d'écorces, de sciures, de houppiers, d'aiguilles de conifères et d'autres déchets forestiers; biomasse agroalimentaire qui découle en majeure partie de production végétale et animale de même que de résidus des champs; biomasse urbaine qui se compose de déchets municipaux, commerciaux et industriels.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Energía de la biomasa
DEF

Energía renovable originada, gracias a la luz del Sol y mediante la fotosíntesis por la materia vegetal y los hidratos de carbono sintetizados por las plantas.

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Record 2 2008-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biomass Energy
CONT

According to the latest available data ..., the main sources of biomass for energy is organic waste material, especially household wastes. Only 10-15% of the energy potential of agricultural and agro-industrial residues is actually used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie de la biomasse
CONT

À l'heure actuelle [...], la principale source de biomasse énergétique est constituée par les déchets organiques et, en particulier, par les déchets ménagers. Seuls 10 à 15 % du potentiel énergétique des résidus agricoles et agro-industriels sont exploités aujourd'hui.

Spanish

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