Historically, biomass fuel was used
in a bonfire in the early days, unlike in today's time when coal, oil, and
other petroleum products are utilized.
Biomass is nothing but an organic
material that stores plant wastes, agriculture crops, residues, etc. Let us
take a look at some important advantages of biofuel or biomass.
1. Biomass
Is A Form Of Sustainable Fuel
Trees, grass, and other
micro-organic materials have a renewable characteristic. They breathe carbon
dioxide, thereby eliminating the gas from the atmosphere that helps in reducing
the effects of climatic changes.
Although it took ages to convert
this waste material into fuel, this biofuel is renewable thus can be a great
alternative source of energy in the future, when other forms of fossil fuels
become extinct.
2.
Bio-Fuel Is Almost Neutral To Carbon
We know trees and plants breathe in carbon dioxide to live
through photosynthesis, where this carbon dioxide combines with the sun to form
glucose essential for their growth. When these decayed and dead plants are
burnt in the biomass
boilers, it emits carbon that is again utilized
by the new plants and trees, and the process repeats.
This fuel is almost carbon neutral
due to fossil fuels as a part of the refining process and transport of wood
pellets and chips.
3. Biogas
fuel is cost-effective
According to a study, using biomass
fuel for heating is a cost-effective way as it saves on a lot of money than
normal oil. It was reported that it saved more than 3 billion dollars annually
in the north-eastern parts of America, where people started using this
alternative. Because fossil fuel is not used, it reduces carbon emission, in
turn lessening the effects of climatic change.
4. Bio-Fuel Is Readily Available
It is readily available as any
natural elements like sun, wind, etc. You don’t need to explore biomass fuel,
especially by undertaking any drilling, refining processes. Moreover, using
biofuel is hugely cost-efficient and easy to use.
5. Biogas
Fuel Is Less Costly
As discussed in the above point,
biogas fuel doesn't need any unusual activity or process to explore or produce
it, unlike other fossil fuels. Therefore, there is no cost involved in heavy
machinery, storage, supply, etc. Using biogas can reduce energy consumption
and, therefore, your bills.
These are the main reasons for the
rising popularity of biomass fuel. Like Northern Europe, they have even
developed a higher version of biomass
boilers for producing biofuel in some countries.
