Biomass Power Plants in Canada

Canada generates biomass-powered energy from 111 biomass power plants across the country. In total, these biomass power plants has a capacity of 2741.9 MW.

What is biomass?

Biomass refers to organic matter, such as plants, wood, agricultural waste, and other organic materials, that can be used to produce energy. Biomass is considered a renewable energy source because it comes from living or recently living organisms that can be replenished over time, and it can be used to generate electricity or produce heat and fuel.

What is biomass used for?

Biomass can be burned directly to produce heat or steam, which can then be used to generate electricity, or it can be converted into biogas or liquid biofuels through processes such as fermentation or gasification. Biogas is a mixture of methane and other gases that can be used to produce heat or electricity, while liquid biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel can be used as transportation fuels or blended with conventional fuels to reduce emissions.

How much electricity is generated from biomass each year?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2020, the world generated approximately 592 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from biomass, which accounted for approximately 2% of global electricity generation.

Which country produce most elecricity from biomass?

As of 2021, the United States is the largest producer of biomass power in the world, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The U.S. generates a significant amount of electricity from biomass, including wood and wood waste, agricultural residues, and municipal solid waste. In 2020, the U.S. generated approximately 64.8 TWh of electricity from biomass, accounting for approximately 2% of the country's total electricity generation.

Is biomass power environmentally friendly?

One advantage of biomass energy is that it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuels, and it can also help reduce waste by using organic materials that might otherwise be discarded. However, like all energy sources, biomass has its own set of environmental and social impacts, and the sustainability of biomass production and use depends on factors such as the source of the biomass, the production methods used, and the overall energy system in which it is used.

Data Information

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Data Sources

Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth