Solid biofuels from forest – fuel specification and quality assurance - Inherent properties of Norway spruce biomass in some geographical locations in South Norway

Abstract

Biomass from forestry sector is able to provide an important contribution to meet the government’s targets for increasing bioenergy use. Traditionally it has been stem wood which is used as raw material for energy. For a deeper understanding of trees, knowledge is required not only of the stem wood, but also of the branches and tree tops. The most important fuel qualitative properties of stem wood, bark, branch wood and tree tops were investigated in order to know the potential of Norway spruce biomass available for bioenergy use in Norway.