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  1. Biomass explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Jul 30, 2024 · Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through various processes.

  2. Biomass - Wikipedia

    Biomass (ecology), the mass of living biological organisms in a given area or ecosystem at a given time. This can be the biomass of particular species or the biomass of a particular community or habitat.

  3. Biomass | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Biomass, the weight or total quantity of living organisms of a species (species biomass) or of all the species in a community (community biomass), commonly referred to a unit area or volume of habitat.

  4. Biomass - Understand Energy Learning Hub

    Feb 1, 2023 · Biomass is a semi-renewable energy resource that comes from plants and animals. We categorize this resource as semi-renewable because it must be carefully managed to ensure we are …

  5. Bioenergy Basics | Department of Energy

    It is a form of renewable energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, electricity, and products.

  6. What is Biomass: Types, Pros, Cons & Trends - Shapiro

    Sep 16, 2025 · Explore what biomass is, its types, and its role in renewable energy, plus the environmental and economic pros and cons for a sustainable future.

  7. Biomass Energy - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Biomass is organic, meaning it is made of material that comes from living organisms, such as plants and animals. The most common biomass materials used for energy are plants, wood, …