Cofiring biomass with coal: Opportunities for Malaysia

Rahman, Adlansyah Abd; Shamsuddin, Abd Halim

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/16/1/012144

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“…With moderate additional investment, lignocellulosic biomass co-firing in modern, large-scale coal-based power plants can be more efficient and cost-effective. The co-firing technology has been applied in North Europe, the United States, Australia, and some Asian countries, using different feedstocks, such as forestry wood or residues, agricultural residues, and fast-growing crops [32,[35][36][37]. The combustion efficiency of 35%-45% in large-scale plants is higher than that of biomass direct combustion plants, although it is lower than that in pure coal-based plants [38].…”

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The Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Lignocellulosic Biomass

2015

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Abstract:In order to solve the energy crisis and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), renewable energy resources are exploited for power generation. Because lignocellulosic biomass resources are abundant and renewable, various technologies are applied to using lignocellulosic biomass to derive biofuel and electricity. This paper focuses on power generation from lignocellulosic biomass and comparison of the effects of different feedstocks, transportation, and power generation technologies evaluated through life cycle assessment (LCA). The inputs and boundaries of LCA vary with different feedstocks, such as forestry wood, agricultural residues, and fast-growing grass. For agricultural residues and fast-growing grass, the transportation cost from field to power plant is more critical. Three technologies for power generation are analyzed both with and without pelletization of lignocellulosic biomass. The GHG emissions also vary with different feedstocks and depend on burning technologies at different plant scales. The daily criteria pollutant emissions of power generation from different lignocellulosic biomass were evaluated with a life cycle assessment model of GREET.net 2014. It is concluded that bio-power generation is critical with the urgency of greenhouse effects. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 12975

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The Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Lignocellulosic Biomass

2015

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“…Private farms and independent smallholders control more than 77% of the palm oil, while governmental agencies possess just 6% (Nambiappan, 2018). Most of them are not interested in converting the waste to energy or other green products since it will not benefit their core businesses (Rahman & Shamsuddin, 2013). At least 30% of the millers have biomass processing facilities to convert their biomass into empty fruit bunch fibers, biofertilizers, and biogas (De Meyer et al, 2014).…”

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An overview of palm oil biomass for power generation sector decarbonization in Malaysia: Progress, challenges, and prospects

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Shamsuddin

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With the ever‐increasing danger of climate change, power plants are shifting from polluting fossil fuels to sustainable bioenergy fuels. As Malaysia continues to pledge to decrease glasshouse gas (GHG) emissions, quick and dramatic action should resolve the reliance on fossil fuel power plants. Furthermore, the coal‐fired power station is Malaysia's biggest supplier of energy and the final power plant to be decommissioned. In Malaysia, a significant portion of palm oil biomass has the potential to replace coal in the generation of renewable energy power. However, the deployment of palm oil biomass as a renewable energy source has not been fully achieved. Furthermore, the surplus of unutilized biomass from the palm oil milling process has emerged as the key talking point leading to environmental concerns. As estimated, this palm oil biomass can generate approximately 5000 MW of electricity under 40% of operation efficiency. This significant power potential has the ability to replace Malaysia's yearly reliance on coal. Nonetheless, the limitations of technological stability, budgetary constraints, and other government policy concerns have prevented the potentials from being fulfilled. This necessitates an integrated framework that synergizes the decarbonization drive in order to realize the primary advantages of energy renewability and carbon neutrality. Among the suggested actions to decarbonize the power generating sector is an integrated scheme of palm oil production, biogas plant for electricity and steam generation, and biofuel pellet manufacture. This review provides an in‐depth overview of palm oil biomass for Malaysian power production decarbonization. This article is categorized under: Sustainable Energy > Bioenergy Climate and Environment > Net Zero Planning and Decarbonization Sustainable Development > Emerging Economies

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“…Financiers will be more convinced to invest in co-firing as it offers low cost and risk with a shorter payback period. Furthermore, there are no requirements to build a new power plant and no additional downstream costs for grid connection and grid reinforcement since these facilities are already in place at the existing coal power stations [81]. The Biomass Energy Plant in Lumut was reported as the first Malaysian biomass-coal co-firing power plant to be registered as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project [18].…”

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Transitioning to a sustainable development framework for bioenergy in Malaysia: policy suggestions to catalyse the utilisation of palm oil mill residues

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Background The global commitment to climate change mitigation enforces the worldwide development of renewable energy sources. Therefore, various studies have investigated the growth of renewable energy in Malaysia, most commonly based on biogas and hydropower. In this article, the dynamics of Malaysia’s renewable energy development is critically examined by using the latest official national reports and other reliable resources. Results The study reveals the influencing factors that shape renewable energy growth in a developing country endowed with substantial biomass resources, such as Malaysia. Likewise, it evaluates the evolution of renewable energy in the electricity sector. In 2017, renewable energy represented about 3.5% of the Malaysian electricity generation mix with 1122 MW of installed capacity. A closer look into the renewable energy resources, i.e. biomass, biogas, solar and small hydro power, revealed that over 47% of the grid-connected power generation came from solar photovoltaic (PV) energy. While solar PV capacity continues to accelerate, the development of other renewable resources, especially biomass, is seeing growth at a significantly slower pace. This article investigates the underlying causes of the skewed development rate as well as the potential strategies that may be adopted to promote a diversification of renewable energy resources. In light of this, introduction of a new national bioenergy policy is proposed, through which four essential programmes could be implemented: (i) enhanced bioenergy conversion efficiency and waste management, (ii) biomass co-firing in coal power plants, (iii) conversion of biogas to biomethane and bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG), (iv) large-scale biomass power plants. A total of 4487 MW of additional power could be connected to the grid upon successful implementation of a large-scale biomass power plant programme. Conclusions The establishment of a comprehensive and inclusive national bioenergy policy will lead towards a sustainable future of renewable energy development in Malaysia.

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Cofiring biomass with coal: Opportunities for Malaysia

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

The Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Lignocellulosic Biomass

The Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Power Generation from Lignocellulosic Biomass

An overview of palm oil biomass for power generation sector decarbonization in Malaysia: Progress, challenges, and prospects

Transitioning to a sustainable development framework for bioenergy in Malaysia: policy suggestions to catalyse the utilisation of palm oil mill residues

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