Biomass has emerged as a popular renewable energy source in Ireland, owing to its potential to reduce carbon emissions, generate electricity, and create employment opportunities. With multiple biomass plants operational throughout the country, it has become a crucial component of the Irish energy mix. The plants use various feedstocks, including wood from the timber industry, to generate electricity in power stations or through combined heat and power stations.
For instance, the West Offaly Power Station is a biomass plant…