Biofuel and Biomass
Biofuels and biomass cover a whole range of energy options derived from organic sources such as wood, crops, and crop residues. These can be made into solid, liquid or gas fuels.
General Resources
Biodiesel - Biodiésel
Este informe explica lo que es biodiésel, sus ventajas y desventajas.
Biomass as a Solid Fuel
Solid biomass includes wood, sawdust, and crop waste which can be used directly or processed into briquettes and...
Biomass as a Solid Fuel - La biomasse Comme Combustible Solide
Charbon de bois est largement utilisé comme combustible domestique pour la cuisson dans de nombreuses villes dans...
Charcoal Production
Charcoal is widely used as a domestic fuel for cooking in many towns and cities in developing countries as it is...
Charcoal Production - Production du Charbon de Bois
Charcoal is widely used as a domestic fuel for cooking in many towns and cities in developing countries as it is...
Fuel from the Fields: Charcoal from Agricultural Waste
This brief describes a way for rural farmers to make charcoal from agricultural waste on a small scale.
Fuel from the Fields: Charcoal from Agricultural Waste - Les Champs Produisent de Combustible
This brief describes a way for rural farmers to make charcoal from agricultural waste on a small scale.
Liquid Biofuels and Sustainable Development
Looking at the three main types of biofuel; ethanol, biodiesel and oils from pressed seeds and nuts.
Production and Use of Jatropha
This example is based on small-scale cultivation and processing in Zimbabwe.
