Biomass Energy for National Energy Security, Sustainability and Rural Revitalization

Abstract

Biomass energy refers to various forms of energy derived from plants and microorganisms, including agricultural residues, forestry wastes, energy crops, and organic components of municipal and industrial wastes. It is a promising renewable energy source and an important part of the global sustainable energy system. As a renewable, carbon-neutral energy resource, it plays a critical role in replacing fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building a sustainable low-carbon energy system. It also plays an important role in ensuring national energy security, social sustainable development, and rural revitalization. It is an effective way of biomass valorization and an important component of the low-carbon economy. Great progress in biomass energy development has been made in recent years. However, large-scale biomass energy development is still facing great challenges. This editorial will give a brief discussion on biomass energy in relation to national energy security, sustainability, and rural revitalization. In addition, the challenges of large-scale biomass energy development will also be addressed.