Title:
Energy Utilization of Biomass Residues in Underdeveloped Communities: Study Brazil and Mexico
Author(s):
Rocha, C.M.T., Fuentes, T.A.G., Ghilardi, A., Coelho, S.T.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The appropriation and use of energy allowed society to prosper and at the same time generate certain economic, social and environmental impacts, as well as inequalities. Different solutions and tools have been gestated to guarantee access to energy for the population that lacks it and is generally located in underdeveloped communities. However, simply accessing energy to satisfy basic needs is not enough to foster economic development and alleviate poverty. Energy for productive uses is the key. One possible solution is to produce energy through generation systems that use renewable energy sources, such as biomass, which, presents environmental benefits and generates energy levels with which it is possible to carry out productive activities. Brazil and Mexico, the largest economies in the Latin American region, with high Human Development Index, present a significant lack of access to energy and basic sanitation in their less developed regions. Using their great potential of existing residual biomass, they could generate the necessary energy that improves the quality of life of the mentioned regions. This study will discuss biomass residues potential utilization in underdeveloped communities in Brazil and Mexico, with the most adequate technologies, as well as the current situation of energy access in the municipalities.
Keywords:
biomass residues, energy access, small-scale waste-to-energy technologies
Topic:
Bioeconomy Sustainability, Impacts and Policies
Subtopic:
Sustainability and socio-economic impacts
Event:
28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AV.1.2
Pages:
732 - 738
ISBN:
978-88-89407-20-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/28thEUBCE2020-4AV.1.2
Price:
FREE
