Biofuels Flashcards
1
Q
What % of global energy is derived from biomass?
A
10%
2
Q
What is the physical potential of biofuels compared to current global consumption?
A
potential to provide 20 times current consumption
3
Q
What are the two broad categories of biofuel?
A
- 1st generation biofuels
- 2nd generation biofuels
4
Q
What are 1st generation biofuels?
A
Growing biofuel crops to generate energy from.
5
Q
What are 2nd generation biofuels?
A
Generating energy from waste organic matter.
