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  1. Biomass (energy) - Wikipedia

    In the context of energy production, biomass is matter from recently living (but now dead) organisms which is used for bioenergy production. Examples include wood, wood residues, …

  2. Biomass explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration

    Jul 30, 2024 · Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through …

  3. Biomass | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Biomass, the weight or total quantity of living organisms of a species (species biomass) or of all the species in a community (community biomass), commonly referred to a unit area or volume …

  4. Biomass - Understand Energy Learning Hub

    Feb 1, 2023 · Biomass is a semi-renewable energy resource that comes from plants and animals. We categorize this resource as semi-renewable because it must be carefully managed to …

  5. What is Biomass? - Energy Theory

    Nov 17, 2023 · Biomass refers to renewable organic matter derived from plants and animals, containing stored chemical energy from the sun, generated through photosynthesis. It can be …

  6. Biomass Energy Basics | NREL

    Aug 27, 2025 · Biomass is an abundant, domestic resource that includes agricultural residues, forestry byproducts, municipal waste, and more. Biomass has been in use since people first …

  7. What is Biomass: Types, Pros, Cons & Trends - Shapiro

    Sep 16, 2025 · Explore what biomass is, its types, and its role in renewable energy, plus the environmental and economic pros and cons for a sustainable future.

  8. What is Biomass Energy - American Biomass Energy Association

    Biomass offers significant environmental and consumer benefits, including improving forest health, protecting air quality, and providing a reliable and responsible energy source.

  9. 7.7: Biofuels (Biomass Energy) - Biology LibreTexts

    Biofuels (biomass energy) contain energy produced from organisms, such as animal waste, plants, or algae. It is another indirect form of solar energy. Biofuels have many uses. They be …

  10. Bioenergy Basics | Department of Energy

    It is a form of renewable energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, electricity, and products.