HOW BIOMASS ENERGY WORKSBiomass is any organic matter like trees, plants, or animal waste that can be used as an energy source. Energy comes from the sun through a process called photosynthesis, and is released when biomass is burned or decomposes.PLANT WASTE Leftover wood and crop waste from factories and farms can be burned to produce electricity.  Wood scraps, sawdust and crop waste are collected from farms or manufacturing plants The waste is burned to heat water and create steam Steam is sent to a turbine, which spins to power a generator Generator creates electricity and sends to transmission lines BIOGAS Waste produced by cows or other farm animals creates a gas called methane, which can be captured to produce electricity. Animal waste is collected in a large tank or pond with bacteria As bacteria decomposes the waste, methane is released Methane is then burned to heat water and generate steam Steam turns a generator turbine to create electricity, which is sent to transmission linesFUN BIOMASS FACTS
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