Abstract
This paper assesses the potential of biomass energy resources in Timor-Leste (TL). Although other renewable energy sources are mentioned in this article, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, bioenergy, including bioethanol and biogas, the main goal is to gather the data on biomass in TL and provide such data as useful information for a wide range of end-users. The current evaluation is based on various sources which include previous assessments on biomass and other renewable sources. The energy potential of biomass in TL apart that resulting from vegetation or flora and animals is also derived from agricultural waste, such as waste from rice, corn, and coffee. The analyses also include the contribution of agricultural waste, animal waste, and that from urban waste. The results from this article show that the potential of usable biomass energy in TL from forestry and agriculture is 1.68 × 106 toe/year, animal waste is 4.81 × 103 toe/year, and urban solid waste amounts to 9.55 × 103 toe/year. In addition, it is concluded that biomass alone can fully replace fossil fuels for electricity generation.
Highlights
Renewable energy is an important resource, which is widely available in nature
As fossil fuels are becoming scarce and are associated with climate change [1], a great opportunity is presented for the development and utilization of renewable energy [2]
A brief overview of the renewable energy is presented here, the main objective of this paper is to collect the data and information regarding the potential of biomass resource in TL
Summary
As fossil fuels are becoming scarce and are associated with climate change [1], a great opportunity is presented for the development and utilization of renewable energy [2]. In the overall framework for the sustainable development goals, reported by the International Council for Science and International Social Science Council, amongst the 16 are included: end poverty, ensure healthy lives, ensure equitable quality education, ensure modern energy for all, reduce inequality, etc. These goals are targeted to be achieved in the year of 2030, named as 2030
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