Malaysian biomass resources - Green renewable contribution in the national energy mix

• Main Author: Shamsuddin A.H.
• Other Authors: 35779071900
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Agriculture; Alternative fuels; Biomass; Electric power generation; Energy management; Energy policy; Fruits; Milling (machining); Technology; Vegetable oils; Agricultural commodities; Biomass residue; Biomass resources; Efficient technology; Electricity demands; Empty fruit bunches; Energy mix; Energy sector; Energy supply mix; Environmental objectives; Fuel diversification; Generating capacity; Green energy technologies; Green technology; Grid-based; Malaysia; Malaysians; National energy policy; Oil palm; Palm kernel shells; Palm oil; Policy instruments; Power purchase agreement; Renewable energies; Renewable energy policy; Renewable energy source; Research and development; Solid residues; Timber industry; Renewable energy resources

Being a major agricultural commodity producer in the region Malaysia is well positioned amongst the ASEAN countries to promote the use of biomass as a renewable energy source in the national energy mix. The palm oil industry, the second largest in the world, has over 4 million hectares of plantation...