Assessment of biomass resources in Afghanistan
By: Anelia Milbrandt and Ralph Overend
Contributors: Overend, R. P.; National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
Series: NREL/TP -- 6A20-49358; NREL/TP -- 6 A 20-49358.
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Golden, Colo
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Biomass energy; Agricultural wastes as fuel; Energy crops; Renewable energy sources
Description: Afghanistan is facing many challenges on its path of reconstruction and development. Among all its pressing needs, the country would benefit from the development and implementation of an energy strategy. In addition to conventional energy sources, the Afghan government is considering alternative options such as energy derived from renewable resources (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal). Biomass energy is derived from a variety of sources -- plant-based material and residues -- and can be used in various conversion processes to yield power, heat, steam, and fuel. This study provides policymakers and industry developers with information on the biomass resource potential in Afghanistan for power/heat generation and transportation fuels production. To achieve this goal, the study estimates the current biomass resources and evaluates the potential resources that could be used for energy purposes.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed February 14, 2011).

"January 2011."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-38).

Technical report.

DE-AC36-08GO28308 WF3N.7001

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