Biomass/Biofuels

• Biomass, is a renewable energy source made of biological material from living, or recently living organisms.
• In Biomass, energy is released by combustion (burning).
• Biomass - Inefficient (only 30% efficiency).
• Biomass - Releases harmful solid carbon particles into the atmosphere.
• Biomass - Produces less pollution than fossil fuels.
• Biomass - Does not cause acid rain, can be found locally. It is renewable.
• Samal Biomass Power Plant and San Jose Biomass Power Plant - Both of these biomass power plants primarily utilise agricultural waste from local farmers.
• The Samal Biomass Power Plant in Bataan has a capacity of 12.5 MW and uses rice husks to offset 38,652 tonnes of CO2 that would otherwise result from fossil fuel energy production.
• The Samal Biomass Power Plant in Bataan has a capacity of 12.5 MW and uses rice husks to offset 38,652 tonnes of CO2 that would otherwise result from fossil fuel energy production.
• The Samal Biomass Power Plant in Bataan has a capacity of 12.5 MW and uses rice husks to offset 38,652 tonnes of CO2 that would otherwise result from fossil fuel energy production.
• The San Jose Biomass Power Plant has a 24 MW capacity.
• San Carlos BioPower, located in Negros Occidental, is a 20 MW facility that uses sugarcane residues. It produces power for 212,000 local residents.
• San Carlos BioPower, located in Negros Occidental, is a 20 MW facility that uses sugarcane residues. It produces power for 212,000 local residents.
• The Kabankalan Biomass Power Plant, also in Negros Occidental, adds another 46 MW with byproducts from a local sugar mill.
• The Kabankalan Biomass Power Plant, also in Negros Occidental, adds another 46 MW with byproducts from a local sugar mill.
• Notable Biomass Power Plants in the Philippines:

  • Samal Biomass Power Plant and San Jose Biomass Power Plant
  • San Carlos BioPower and Kabankalan Biomass Power Plant
• Disadvantages of Biomass

  • Inefficient (only 30% efficiency).
  • Releases harmful solid carbon particles into the atmosphere.
• Advantages of Biomass

  • Produces less pollution than fossil fuels.
  • Does not cause acid rain.
  • Can be found locally.
  • It is renewable.