The Role of Biomass in the Energy Transition: The Global Perspective

The role of biomass in the energy transition and its global use prospects are considered. The authors analyzed the definitions of biomass in the energy sector and proposed its most general definition. The main types of biomasses that are used to develop new energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels are studied, and their most accurate classification is highlighted. An assessment of the benefits and disadvantages of using energy from biomass and an analysis of the current state of the use of biomass in the fuel and energy complexes of various countries of the world was carried out. Offers of various types of biofuel application and its inputs to the countries included in the top countries using biomass for technological purposes. A classification of biofuels from biomass, consideration of technologies for obtaining energy from biomass, and an assessment of the prospects for their use are proposed. A general conclusion is made that the global prospects for the transition to green energy using biomass for each country.