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Biomass produces energy from organic materials, including woody plant matter, agricultural residues, urban and industrial organic wastes, and energy crops (i.e. agricultural crops specifically grown for energy purposes). Biomass is of particular interest because it is a renewable, sustainable fuel source.
Direct combustion of biomass is the primary technology used today for electricity generation. Biomass is burned in a boiler to produce steam from water. The steam is then fed through a turbine generator set, which results in the production of electricity.
