King of the grass world

摘要

When one thinks of biomass energy, grass doesn't automatically spring to mind. Images of burning wood or sugarcane bagasse normally permeate the brain. In fact, in most of the world, biomass energy means burning the latter. Wood and wood waste have many competing uses such as pulp and paper and construction materials. After Fukushima, Japan is also seeking wood pellets from around the world to meet its environmental goals.