© Oxford University Press 2011 IP Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity

© Oxford University Press 2011 IP Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity Here are some advantages of biomass:  Uses products which might otherwise be wasted, so the fuel costs are very low  Power stations can also supply hot water to local industry/houses  Carbon-neutral

© Oxford University Press 2011 IP Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity Using biomass is carbon-neutral because there is no overall increase in carbon dioxide.

© Oxford University Press 2011 IP Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity Here are some disadvantages of biomass:  Releases atmospheric pollutants  In developing countries, land which could be used for food is now used to grow crops for biofuels, leading to food shortages  Power plants can be ugly to look at

© Oxford University Press 2011 IP Advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to generate electricity Large areas of forest are being cut down to provide land to grow biofuels. This is an environmental impact.