Experimental Biomass Burning to Begin at the "Maritsa East 2" Thermal Power Plant
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By the end of February, experimental burning of waste wood will begin at the state-owned "Maritsa East 2" thermal power plant. This was announced by the minister responsible for energy.
Waste wood is a type of biomass, that is, organic material of plant origin. Biomass is used in some countries as an alternative to coal because it can be renewed. The experiment will show how this material behaves when burned in a large power plant.
"Maritsa East 2" thermal power plant is located in the Galabovo area, in Stara Zagora, and is one of the largest power plants in Bulgaria. The plant operates mainly on coal and is state-owned. Therefore, testing a new type of fuel is significant for the country's energy sector.
The announcement did not provide details about the amount of wood that will be burned or the duration of the experiment. Information about the results and the next steps is expected to be published later.
Sources: Dnevnik.bg
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