Biomass, Hydrogen and Solar

Biomass

Biomass is defined as all materials derived from the decomposition of living cells – excluding fossil fuels – that can produce energy. These substances can produce gas, such as methane, or can be burned to generate heat.

Québec has vast quantities of peat that could be mined cost-effectively to generate energy.

Types of biomass energy facilities
Biomass-fired thermal generating station Plant material Farm-based organic waste Forestry residues Organic residues from water treatment plants Peat	Biogas plants – Methanization Gas produced naturally; for example, in landfill sites

Solar and hydrogen

Solar and hydrogen are other forms of energy that are drawing a lot of interest. Although their use is limited to experimental projects for the time being, they could one day occupy an important place on the Québec energy scene.