Technical analysis of crop residue biomass energy in an agricultural region of Ghana

Spatial decision support system to evaluate crop residue energy potential by anaerobic digestion

“…The residue availability factor was determined by identifying the current use. In general terms, it was accepted that not all residues will be available for bioenergy production due to their scattered nature, technical constraints, ecosystem functions, and other uses (Ayamga et al, 2015). The amount of crop residues available was calculated according the following model:…”

Experimental Characterization of Maize Cob and Stalk Based Pellets for Energy Use

“…Energy use is an important and pivotal factor needed in evaluating the status of an economy and in assessing whether the projected progression and transformation of a country is in line with its available resources. It is the bedrock of industrial revolution, propelling virtually all sectors of a country [6]. It reflects the level of industrial, agricultural, and transport activity, and, in fact, it is an indicator of gross domestic product (GDP).…”

“…This form of biomass is, therefore, not sustainable; hence there is an urgent need for new, improved, safe and yet cheap biomass capable of balancing the need for energy and environmental sustainability. The adoption of this sustainable biomass will dampen the effect of rising fossil fuel prices and other issues of environmental degradation connected to the use of fossil fuel products [6].…”

Analysis of Residues-to- Product-Ratios for Energy assessment: Coconut Biomass in Western Region of Thailand

“…The aforementioned coefficients differ based on the area-specific characteristics such as ecosystem conditions, (soil, water and geographical conditions), all of which affect plant and tree growth, harvesting types and utilization characteristics, etc. [4].…”