Question

What are the advantages of Biomass as a source of energy?

1. Its storage and transportation is possible

2. It is ecologically safe and is inoffensive

3. Can be developed with present man and material abilities

4. Low capital input required

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1, 2, 3 and 4

Advantages of Biomass as a source of energy:

• Storage and transportation are possible
• It is renewable source of energy
• High energy fuels can be obtained
• Low capital input required
• Can be developed with present man and material abilities
• It is ecologically safe and is inoffensive
• It does not increase CO₂ content of the atmosphere

 

Disadvantages of Biomass as a source of energy:

• Land and water use competition
• Solar energy a source of biomass is diffuse and intermittent
• Collecting and storing it is bulky and costly
• Supply uncertainty initially
• Fertilizer, soil, water required.
• Low conversion efficiency (per cent solar energy tapped)