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Biomass briquettes are a biofuel substitute to coal and charcoal. They are used to heat industrial boilers in order to produce electricity from steam. The briquettes are cofired with coal in order to create the heat supplied to the boiler.
Biomass briquettes, mostly made of green waste and other organic materials, are commonly used for electricity generation, heat, and cooking fuel. These compressed compounds contain various organic materials, including rice husk, bagasse, ground nut shells, municipal solid waste, and agricultural waste.
The composition of the briquettes is subject to the availability of raw materials. The raw materials are gathered and compressed into briquettes for longer combustion and easier transportation. These briquettes are very different from charcoal because they do not have large concentrations of carbonaceous substances and added materials. Compared to fossil fuels, the briquettes produce low net total greenhouse gas emissions because the materials used are already a part of the carbon cycle and nothing new is introduced in the cycle.
The global biomass briquette market was valued at USD 320 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 612.6 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 7.3% during this period.