Small Scale Biomass Gasification Challenges for Power Generation in Rural Area:A Review

Nowadays, the world highly depends on the fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas for its energy source. Yet within the next decades, fossil fuels will be depleted. Furthermore, environmental issues such as greenhouse emission enforced the government to switch to renewable energy. Biomass is one of the promising renewable energy due to its unique characteristics and availability. The fact, however, utilization of biomass as a source of energy, particularly in small scale for a rural area, is very limited. Some challenges in converting biomass for power generation will be stressed in this review. As one of the most challenging steps, gasification of biomass will be highlighted for investigation. In accordance with the latest reports, an excellent gasification method could produce a specific gas composition suitable for power generation in the rural area.