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Globally, many different biomass technologies for energy production are available. They all have the same general common feedstock, namely biomass which is the organic matter derived from plants and animals, such as agricultural crops, forests, organic wastes, and animal waste. Biomass can be used for different purposes (feed, fibre, food, fuel) including energy production. Bioenergy is the final energy output derived from biomass/feedstock. This includes liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels which are converted into heat, electricity, light, transportation energy (kinetic energy) and other energy types. In Africa, currently mainly traditional technologies for biomass conversion are used. This includes the use of wood-fuels for cooking. However, also modern technologies are increasingly important in Africa. The present chapter describes different technologies applied or suitable for African framework conditions. It furthermore provides an overview on the existing bioenergy markets in Africa.
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Rutz, D., Janssen, R. (2012). Keynote Introduction: Biomass Technologies and Markets in Africa. In: Janssen, R., Rutz, D. (eds) Bioenergy for Sustainable Development in Africa. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2181-4_6
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