POSSIBILITIES OF USING HERBACEOUS BIOMASS FOR ENERGY PURPOSES IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

Taking into account issues related to the ecological and economic conditions for the production of energy from biomass, research was undertaken to assess the possibility of using herbaceous biomass for energy purposes in the concept of sustainable development. During the study, pellets made of wheat straw and hay were analysed as representative raw materials for herbaceous biomass. Analysing the results, attention was drawn to increase NO emissions, which may be associated with relatively higher nitrogen content in herbaceous biomass. Therefore, the use of this biomass in power boilers brings the possibility of exceeding applicable emission standards. However, this is not a significant emission. At the same time, it was stated that it would be advisable to carry out research on the possibility of reducing NO emissions when burning herbaceous biomass in low-power heating devices. The use of this fuel should not be associated with "the consolidation of significant health threats or social injustice", which is consistent with the principles of sustainable development.