RENEWABLE ENERGY
Biomass is a form of renewable energy , which is gaining the attention of energy providers as a low-maintenance and economically efficient alternative to fossil fuels . It works in a similar way to nuclear energy by creating a force strong enough to spin a turbine to produce electricity .
Take these two examples : 1 . Vegetation , such as trees , are gathered and burned in a factory to heat water . 2 . Animal droppings are collected and disposed of in a digester tank . Bacteria eat manure , and methane gas is created . This gas is used to heat water .
The temperature intensity of the water from both of these processes creates steam to spin a turbine that powers a generator , and this creates electricity .
As supplies of oil , gas and coal are expected to run out by the middle of the 21st century , innovative scientists have supported the idea of biomass − as it is unlikely the planet will run out of trees or animal droppings . Although such energy has been used since humans first learned how to control fire , it has not been used on a large scale , unlike its renewable energy peers . Yet , according to research by Market Research Future , by 2027 , the biomass market is expected to be worth up to $ 108b , as more homes and businesses move towards renewable energy .
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