Biomass, bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals. All these terms are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably. Although they can be very similar in their uses, their difference can be found at its very core. Here are our top five video recommendations that explain several terms and processes which we often get confused with.
Bioenergy Explained. European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) published this amazing two-minute video that explains the importance of energy and electricity in our daily lives, as well as the decline in fossil fuel supplies and how agriculture, food and manufacturing residues can be our substitute.
What is carbon trading? A market-based approach to incentivize businesses and governments to lower their carbon emissions and steer away from using toxic fossil fuels in our daily life? It seems like a mouthful because it is. However, this 8 minute explainer by CNBC is here to answer all our major doubts on cap and trade.
Renewable Energy 101: How Does Biomass Energy Work? Plant and animal waste can be all we need to power our needs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, by 2030, the U.S. has the potential to sustainably produce 1 billion tons of bioenergy each year. It may not be the most glamorous solution, but with our current climate crisis, it sure is something to look into.
How Is Renewable Energy Produced From Biomass? Once the concept of biomass-created-energy is completely understood, it’s a great choice to look into this real-world example. Wood chips are CO2 neutral renewable fuel capable of providing energy. But how, exactly, is energy produced from wood chips and other types of biomass? This video gives a detailed step-by-step into the process that HoST Bioenergy Systems uses to create green energy.
How Gasification Turns Waste Into Energy For years, we have been incinerating our waste to reduce the space it takes up and try to recover some energy. However, incineration has many drawbacks, like the amount of toxic chemicals released. To find a better alternative to using our waste, gasification comes into place. In a fifteen-minute explainer, CNBC speaks with leaders on the topic to explain how this process is more economical and eco friendly.
