An overview on the brazilian electricity production based on biomass / Uma visão geral sobre a produção brasileira de eletricidade com base na biomassa

Abstract

In Brazil, renewable sources have gradually assumed an important role in the generation of electricity. This work aims to present the main sources of biomass used for electricity production in the country such as sugarcane, black liquor, forest residue, charcoal, rice hulls, elephant grass, biogas (animal and agriculture waste) and biomass for blast furnace gas generation. Based on official data, the article presents the main biomass sources for electricity production, their power generation capability and respective geographical location along the country. Additionally, the names of main power generation plants based on biomass are listed, and their characteristics are discussed.