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Biomass power: An old resource for a new technology

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/72902· OSTI ID:72902
As many as 50,000 MW of electricity could be generated by biomass power plants in the year 2010 with advanced technologies and improved feedstock supplies. This pamphlet describes the current status and capacity of biomass power plants in the US, advanced technologies under development, a way to guarantee a dedicated fuel supply, and sources for further information.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
72902
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO--10095-166; ON: DE95004081
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English