Review of the energy potential of the residual biomass for the distributed generation in Brazil

L.R.A. Ferreira, R.B. Otto, F.P. Silva, S.N.M. De Souza, S.S. De Souza and O.H. Ando Junior

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018, vol. 94, issue C, 440-455

Abstract: This paper presents a detailed review of the energy potential from residual biomass for distributed generation in Brazil, presenting the potential by macro-region of the different types of residues generated in the agricultural, forestry, livestock, industrial and urban sectors. The focus of this research is to map and point out, through bibliographic research, the great potential of biomass in the Brazilian market for the production of biogas and consequently the use for electric power generation in the country and especially in the state of Paraná. Therefore, it should be emphasized that the methodology used is based on a bibliographic research from databases and recent research using a survey carried out by the ITAIPU Technological Park (PTI) in partnership with SENAI/PR, using the FIEP Observatories. As result, this research describes through data collection a favorable scenario for the technical feasibility of the use of biomass for the energetic use of biogas for power generation. The distributed generation of electricity from the use of biomass could help Brazil in the preservation of the environment as well as contribute to the diversification of the energy matrix, economic development and broadening access to energy in isolated communities.

Keywords: Biogas; Biodigester; Mitigation; Green energy and Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.06.034

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