%0 Journal Article %T VARIOUS METHODS OF PRODUCING ELECTRICITY FROM BIOMASS %A KRZYSZTOF PIECH %J Ad Alta : Journal of Interdisciplinary Research %D 2012 %I Magnanimitas %X The purpose of this paper is to present modern technologies used to produceelectricity using biomass. Description of important technologies which allows theoptimal use of biomass resources is given. Article shows many ways to maximize theenergy potential which is hidden in the biomass. In the following sections examples ofpower plants are given, and particular analysis of the main technologies used togenerate energy from biomass. %K renewable energy %K biomass energy %K biomass gasification %K combustion of biomass %U http://www.magnanimitas.cz/ADALTA/0202/papers/J_piech.pdf