1. By :Jonathan Superczynski

2. Biomass Description The energy from plants and plant decay materials

3. History  1812A gas company in London, England, demonstrates the first commercial use of pyrolysis, heating biomass in an oxygen-free environment to produce a liquid oil  1930sKerosene and fuel oil begin to replace wood as primary energy source.  2000A survey of 133 countries by the International Energy Agency shows that the biomass share of total energy consumption is 10.5 per cent. 

4. Where and how is it found  It is found all over the world  How is it found in plant matter

5. How is it stored and released  Is solar energy stored in organic matter  Released by breaking it

6. Advantages and disadvantages  Advantages