Biomass as the Renewable Energy Sources in Malaysia: An Overview

Past and current economic growths of Malaysia have been primarily energized by fossil fuels. Malaysia has very substantial potential for biomass energy utilization given its equatorial climate that is ideal for dense tropical forest growth and agricultural vegetation. There are five major sectors co...

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Published in:International journal of green energy 2006-09, Vol.3 (3), p.323-346
Main Authors: Chuah, T.G., Wan Azlina, A.G. K., Robiah, Y., Omar, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activation
Applied sciences
Biodiesel
Biogas
Biomass
Cultivation
Direct power generation
Economic data
Economics
Electric energy
Energy
Energy economics
Energy use
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
Natural energy
Palm
Palm oil biomass
POME
Renewable energy
Vegetation
Wood fuel
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Summary:Past and current economic growths of Malaysia have been primarily energized by fossil fuels. Malaysia has very substantial potential for biomass energy utilization given its equatorial climate that is ideal for dense tropical forest growth and agricultural vegetation. There are five major sectors contributing wastes to biomass energy in Malaysia: forestry (wood products), rubber cultivation, cocoa cultivation, sugar cane cultivation and oil palm cultivation. Biomass in Malaysia contributes about 14% of the approximately 340 million barrel of oil equivalent (boe) of energy used every year. This paper provides an overview on the types of biomass being used, the research works on biomass conversion into energy and the present biomass energy projects in Malaysia.
ISSN:1543-5075
1543-5083
DOI:10.1080/01971520600704779