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Biomass is a feedstock for energy from waste processes. It is used in several different forms to produce energy and this effects the amount of power generated due to differences in variables like [[Moisture Content]] and [[Calorific Value]]. The different forms of biomass used in [[EfW]] processes are outlined below in the table. | Biomass is a feedstock for energy from waste processes. It is used in several different forms to produce energy and this effects the amount of power generated due to differences in variables like [[Moisture Content]] and [[Calorific Value]]. The different forms of biomass used in [[EfW]] processes are outlined below in the table.<ref name='bio1'>Tolvik Consulting Ltd, 2017. [https://www.tolvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tolvik-UK-Biomass-Statistics-2017-2.pdf UK Dedicated Biomass Statistics - 2017.] [online] [Accessed 13 Nov. 2019].</ref> | ||
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Additionally, the details of the generating facility can affect the power output, for example the scale, technology used, or its ability to cogenerate heat and power.<ref name='bio1' | Additionally, the details of the generating facility can affect the power output, for example the scale, technology used, or its ability to cogenerate heat and power.<ref name='bio1'/> | ||
EfW plants that operate using only biomass as a feedstock can be considered as producing renewable energy. <ref>Defra, 2014. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/284612/pb14130-energy-waste-201402.pdf Energy from waste A guide to the debate February 2014 (revised edition).] London.</ref> Biomass can be considered a renewable fuel because the growth of biomass removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in components of biomass such as soil, plants and trees, acting as temporary carbon storage.<ref name='bio5'>Office for National Statistics, 2019. [https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/aburningissuebiomassisthebiggestsourceofrenewableenergyconsumedintheuk/2019-08-30 A burning issue: biomass is the biggest source of renewable energy consumed in the UK - Office for National Statistics.] [online] Office for National Statistics. [Accessed 14 Nov. 2019].</ref> Biomass is the largest source of renewable energy in the UK.<ref name='bio5' /> | EfW plants that operate using only biomass as a feedstock can be considered as producing renewable energy. <ref>Defra, 2014. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/284612/pb14130-energy-waste-201402.pdf Energy from waste A guide to the debate February 2014 (revised edition).] London.</ref> Biomass can be considered a renewable fuel because the growth of biomass removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in components of biomass such as soil, plants and trees, acting as temporary carbon storage.<ref name='bio5'>Office for National Statistics, 2019. [https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/aburningissuebiomassisthebiggestsourceofrenewableenergyconsumedintheuk/2019-08-30 A burning issue: biomass is the biggest source of renewable energy consumed in the UK - Office for National Statistics.] [online] Office for National Statistics. [Accessed 14 Nov. 2019].</ref> Biomass is the largest source of renewable energy in the UK.<ref name='bio5' /> | ||