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  1. Biomass (energy) - Wikipedia

    In the context of energy production, biomass is matter from recently living (but now dead) organisms which is used for bioenergy production. Examples include wood, wood residues, energy crops, …

  2. Biomass | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · Biomass, the weight or total quantity of living organisms of a species (species biomass) or of all the species in a community (community biomass), commonly referred to a unit area or …

  3. Biomass explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Jul 30, 2024 · Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through various processes.

  4. Biomass - Understand Energy Learning Hub

    Feb 1, 2023 · Biomass is a semi-renewable energy resource that comes from plants and animals. We categorize this resource as semi-renewable because it must be carefully managed to ensure we are …

  5. What is Biomass? - Energy Theory

    Nov 17, 2023 · Biomass refers to renewable organic matter derived from plants and animals, containing stored chemical energy from the sun, generated through photosynthesis. It can be directly …

  6. Biomass energy: what it is and how it works | Enel Group

    Discover everything about biomass energy: meaning, how it is produced, power plants, environmental benefits, use in Italy and around the world.

  7. Biomass Energy - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Biomass is organic, meaning it is made of material that comes from living organisms, such as plants and animals. The most common biomass materials used for energy are plants, wood, …

  8. Bioenergy Basics | Department of Energy

    It is a form of renewable energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, electricity, and products.

  9. What is Biomass Energy - American Biomass Energy Association

    Biomass offers significant environmental and consumer benefits, including improving forest health, protecting air quality, and providing a reliable and responsible energy source.

  10. Biomass - Energy4me

    Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, and it is a renewable source of energy. It contains stored energy from the sun. Plants absorb the sun's energy in a process called …