Biocoal/Biochar introduces a new class of solid biomass-based fuel for global power and heat generation as power generation companies aim to increase the amount of power and heat from renewable energy sources.
Combustion of biomass, either in dedicated boilers or co-firing with coal, has been identified as a potential way forward, however, it has been proven challenging. High procurement costs, low energy density, high water content as well as challenging logistics, storage and handling hurdles are the major drawbacks in terms of efficiency and combustion optimization.