BIOMASS… What the heck is it?!

Did you know that there are alternative ways of getting the energy and fuel we need to power our cars, homes, and other fuel/energy-dependent things? 
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Sure, you’ve heard about electric cars before, but have you taken the time to delve deeper into the many, many different forms of alternative energy? Because a lot of it comes down to a thing called Biomass, and it may be the proverbial alternative to our energy problems!

Essentially, Biomass is renewable and sustainable energy source that is derived from organic materials, plants, and other living things to create electricity and other forms of power that is cleaner and safer than the viscous chemicals and other harmful energy/fuel/power supplements that we use on a regular basis.

How does it work?

Well, a Biomass plant produces electricity and heat through the burning of Biomass (wood, plants, other organic materials) in a boiler, using the same methods that you would see with coal and other natural gases and oils to produce the same product. The difference is we are using a cleaner, more direct from the earth source for our fuels, essentially embracing the natural cycle of how we should be conducting and consuming our fuels and other energy sources.

Aaaaand, what if I told you that you could make your very own Biomass Digester at home?! It’s the real thing and it’s a lot simpler to put together than you may think!

For all this information and for a more in-depth look into the process and benefits of using/producing Biomass energy, please visit the Biomass/Network section on the PV website for more info.