Figures are in primary energy terms. To estimate raw biomass required for the production of liquid biofuels, a conversion efficiency of 50% is assumed to convert the final energy content of liquid biofuels to primary energy. Raw biomass refers to net input, thereby excluding biomass that goes back to the food chain, such as protein meal, dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), etc. and subtracting fossil energy required to produce, transfer and convert to final energy.
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Outlook on biomass demand worldwide by application 2010-2030
This statistic displays a projection of the global biomass demand by application in 2010 and 2030. In 2030, the biomass demand is expected to reach ** exajoules for power and district heat generation. Developing countries use biomass primarily for cooking, industrial applications, and electricity generation. Developed countries use biomass most for heating and electricity generation.
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IRENA. (September 15, 2014). Projection of global biomass demand in 2010 and 2030, by application (in exajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 09, 2026, from https://www-statista-com.libproxy.pcc.edu/statistics/478562/global-biomass-demand-outlook-by-application/
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