A new method for assessing the CO2 emissions associated with biomass combustion needs to be established, according to scientists.
Concerns over inaccuracies in the current processes applied to environmental impact studies for the sector have prompted the article on the subject, which has been published in the journal Global Change Biology Energy.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology postdoctural fellow Dr Francesco Cherubini and colleagues believe that the emissions from biomass combustion should no longer be excluded from Life Cycle Assessment studies.
Dr Cherubini noted: "This work reduces the inaccuracy of CO2 accounting in environmental impact studies, and is a first step towards the development of an accurate and standardised procedure for quantifying the effective climate impact of CO2 emissions from biomass combustion."
Interest in the biomass technology in the UK has grown over the last few years, but could become more popular among farmers under the recently unveiled Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.
Some experts expect farmers to show an interest in RHI, which could result in a boost in biomass technology investment.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the biomass industry includes; Conveyors – screw conveyors – chain conveyors – belt conveyors
