Future Prospects :
The World Biomass Report provides an overview of the historical development of biomass as a fuel source, explaining the market drivers behind the growing industry. The economic rationale for use of biomass and its evolution from conception to the present day is explained. The World Biomass Report covers commercial scale biomass for the 2004-2013 period; providing an essential overview of the biomass business, the technology and a forecast of future global markets – together giving an in-depth insight into the industry.The report analyses historic and future biomass installations over the period 2000-2013 by region, and plant type. Focusing on biomass at a commercial level, the report is unique in offering a detailed and accurate view of the real prospects
A Global View :
Each world region is examined in detail, charting the development of biomass and the local issues affecting future take-up. Case studies of important biomass plants are given, and company profiles for the key players are included with the report.
Technology Overview :
The report examines the technologies involved in each sector of the biomass industry, giving a thorough description of the conversion processes involved in extracting energy from crops and waste. Energy yields are analysed for all energy crops. Existing designs of conversion technologies and new innovative concepts are described, together with the factors driving innovation in this dynamic market.
Market Forecasts :
The World Biomass Report uses a specially developed market model to generate forecasts of future installed capacity and expenditure over the future 10 year period in each region of the world. Detailed analysis of the prospects shows future installed capacity and expenditure in each of the three main sectors: large-scale thermal, anaerobic digestion, and landfill gas. Data is shown by region and covers the period to 2013. Five years of historic data is also included to give a greater field of view. The report forecasts an $18 billion, 12 GW market over the next ten years
Document contents :
Summary & Conclusions
Biomass for Energy Defined
Environmental, Commercial and Agricultural Drivers
Feedstock Categories
Supply Routes
Conversion Technologies
Biomass Regions
Market Analysis and Forecasts
Appendices
