Generation Technology from Various Types of Biomass, Case Study of Forestry Waste Technology: Sawdust, Wood Chips

Amany Zhafira Akbar; Nugroho Adi Sasongko; Donny Yoesgiantoro

doi:10.63922/ijeter.v4i01.2790

Amany Zhafira Akbar Energy Resilience Program, Indonesia Defense University, Sentul Bogor, Indonesia
Nugroho Adi Sasongko Energy Resilience Program, Indonesia Defense University, Sentul Bogor, Indonesia
Donny Yoesgiantoro Energy Resilience Program, Indonesia Defense University, Sentul Bogor, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijeter.v4i01.2790

Keywords: Biomass, Forestry Waste, Renewable Energy, Energy Economics, Energy Transition

Abstract

The global energy crisis and increasing demand for low-carbon energy sources have positioned biomass as a strategic alternative in the transition to renewable energy. Forestry waste such as sawdust and wood chips have great potential to be converted into energy, but their utilization in Indonesia is still not optimal despite their abundant availability. Indonesia produces approximately 146.7 million tons of biomass per year with an estimated energy potential of 470 GJ/year, indicating significant opportunities for energy diversification. This article examines the potential of forestry waste biomass as an energy source, developments in conversion technology, and economic and sustainability challenges. A comparative analysis of the Fujino & Hashimoto (2023) study shows that biomass can provide local economic benefits, but its effectiveness in reducing emissions still depends on supporting technology and policies. The results of the study emphasize the need to develop high-efficiency biomass generation technology and a regulatory framework that encourages the sustainable use of waste so that biomass can play a role as a pillar of national renewable energy.

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