The Beatable Disadvantages
1. We're Using Up Trees
The problem is that we are using up trees as our biomass source. And, as many know, the fewer trees, the less cleaner the environment. However, the trees can always be replanted. They are burned carefully so that the renewability is sustained.
2. The Cost
It is admitted that biomass has quite a colossal charge. It costs $3000 to $4000 per kW. Even a cheap amount would be only around $800. However, it still costs less than coal. As for the moment, the price of coal and the price of biomass shows to be similar, but the coal will most likely double in price. Biomass, although costing quite a lot currently, will soon become one of the most cheap sources. How cool is that?
3. Emissions
One tiny problem is that since they are burning the organic matter, the smoke can drift off and produce green gas emissions into the atmosphere. Really, this is the biggest problem, but already, solutions have been popping up. Still many people are worried that new carbons are being released into our air. The truth is, the burning of biomass releases no more carbon dioxide into the air than any natural processes such as plant decaying. This proves that even the biggest problems are beatable.
The problem is that we are using up trees as our biomass source. And, as many know, the fewer trees, the less cleaner the environment. However, the trees can always be replanted. They are burned carefully so that the renewability is sustained.
2. The Cost
It is admitted that biomass has quite a colossal charge. It costs $3000 to $4000 per kW. Even a cheap amount would be only around $800. However, it still costs less than coal. As for the moment, the price of coal and the price of biomass shows to be similar, but the coal will most likely double in price. Biomass, although costing quite a lot currently, will soon become one of the most cheap sources. How cool is that?
3. Emissions
One tiny problem is that since they are burning the organic matter, the smoke can drift off and produce green gas emissions into the atmosphere. Really, this is the biggest problem, but already, solutions have been popping up. Still many people are worried that new carbons are being released into our air. The truth is, the burning of biomass releases no more carbon dioxide into the air than any natural processes such as plant decaying. This proves that even the biggest problems are beatable.