Definition: Biomass/wastes

Category: Energy

Municipal solid waste (MSW) and solid biofuels (wood/wood waste/other solid waste), primary energy production represents the heat produced after combustion (corresponding to the net calorific value of the fuel). In the case of anaerobic digestion of wet biomass/wastes, primary energy production corresponds to the heat content (net calorific value) of the biogases produced, including the gases consumed in the installation for the fermentation processes but net of flare. Primary production in the case of liquid biofuels corresponds to the heat content (net calorific value) of the fuel.