Assessment of Biomass Resources in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is facing many challenges on its path of reconstruction and development. Among all its pressing needs, the country would benefit from the development and implementation of an energy strategy. In addition to conventional energy sources, the Afghan government is considering alternative options such as energy derived from renewable resources (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal). Biomassenergy is derived from a variety of sources -- plant-based material and residues -- and can be used in various conversion processes to yield power, heat, steam, and fuel. This study provides policymakers and industry developers with information on the biomass resource potential in Afghanistan for power/heat generation and transportation fuels production. To achieve this goal, the study estimatesthe current biomass resources and evaluates the potential resources that could be used for energy purposes.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1004791
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/TP-6A20-49358; TRN: US201105%%106
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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RESOURCE POTENTIAL
STEAM
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biomass
biomass resources
biogas
climate
geography
Afghan energy
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animal waste
domestic biogas
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woodland
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