Utilising local surplus biomass residues for heat and electricity generation
China remains one of the leading countries still heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy. In the southern region of the country, coal-fired power plants supply the national grid, often struggling to meet local demand. Meanwhile, tonness of agricultural waste, such as bark, wood scraps, and rice straw, are either dumped, left to decay in the fields, or burned uncontrollably, causing significant environmental harm.
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The Guangxi Longan Biomass Power Project establishes biomass waste collection stations, allowing the local community to safely dispose of organic waste. The collected waste is then converted into renewable energy through a biomass plant, which is connected to the national power grid.
This project endeavours to provide a win-win solution. Not only does it generate renewable energy, mitigating harmful greenhouse gas emissions, but it also aims to prevent other pollutants from being released through the uncontrolled decay or burning of organic matter. Furthermore, the project can contribute to economic activity in the region through the purchase of biomass, potentially benefiting local businesses.
