Sponsor Area

Mineral And Energy Resources

Question
CBSEENGE12024126

Define ‘Bio-energy’. State the of significance of Bio-energy.

 

Solution

Bio-energy refers to energy derived from biological products which includes agricultural residues, municipal, industrial and other wastes.


The significance:
(i) Bioenergy is a potential source of energy conversion.
(ii) It can be converted into electrical energy, heat energy or gas for cooking.

(iii) It will also process the waste and garbage and produce energy.

(iv) This will improve economic life of rural areas in developing countries, reduce environmental pollution, enhance self-reliance and reduce pressure on fuel wood.