Biomass
Biomass is a material, other than fossil fuel or peat, which is derived directly or indirectly from plant matter, animal matter, fungi, algae or bacteria (and includes any such material contained in Waste which is termed biogenic material). The proportion of Biomass in Waste Derived Fuel is the basis for the Renewable Qualifying Multiplier [1].
The proportion of a waste feedstock that originates from biogenic material can be used to classify waste into difference classes as shown in the table below[2].
| Classification Property | Unit | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | Class 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Content (as received) | wt/wt% (mean) | >=90 | >=80 | >=60 | >=50 | <50 |
Further details on the numbers and types of biomass plants operating throughout the UK are given on the Biomass Waste EFW page.
References
- ↑ DEFRA 2018. Guidance Note for Advanced Conversion Technologies Compliance with the ACT Efficiency Standard criterion in the Contract for Difference scheme. London.
- ↑ WRAP, 2019. A Classification Scheme to Define the Quantity of Waste Derived Fuels. [online] Wrap.org.uk. [Accessed 1 Nov. 2019]