Factsheet: What is bioenergy?

Bioenergy is renewable energy derived from biomass. Biomass is defined as organic material derived from plants and animals. Examples of biomass used for bioenergy are woody biomass, multipurpose crops and dedicated biomass crops, and organic waste/ residues from industry, agriculture, forest and landscape management, and households.
The biomass is converted to solid, liquid or gaseous fuel which can be used to produce heat and/ or electricity, or can be used as transport fuel.

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  Solid biofuels

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  Liquid biofuels

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  Gaseous biofuels

What is bioenergy? is the first in a series of factsheets prepared by IEA Bioenergy. These factsheets aim to inform and engage readers by addressing the key issues related to bioenergy, fostering greater awareness of its potential and challenges. Through these resources, IEA Bioenergy seeks to bridge the knowledge gap and promote the adoption of bioenergy solutions in the context of a global shift towards renewable energy.

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