Biomass

Biomass is the organic matter of plant or animal origin that can be used as an energy source, either as fuel or for other processes. Biomass used as an energy source may include plant material of agricultural origin, from crops intended specifically for this purpose or from by-products or remains of other crops, biomass of forest origin (especially firewood), and products or by-products. of animal origin, such as manure. Biomass energy is usually used for its use as thermal energy or, indirectly, for the generation of electrical energy.