Importance of using biomass in sustainable rural development

Growth and rural development in recent decades has increasingly vital need for energy for the Settlements on the other hand in many rural areas of the world there is a serious shortage of fuel and the energy crisis is a daily reality for most farm families. For these families, cooking is one of the most energy-consuming activities, yet it is often inefficient and the open fire is still very common in many parts of rural areas. Today, availability and best use of energy resources is one of important laws of development in countries. But due to the limitations nonrenewable energy resources, renewable energy will be posed. In the meantime, Biomass is one of renewable energy resources. Among small-scale rural technology, The biogas obtained from biomass present a suitable alternative option Is appropriate in order to achieve sustainable rural development also for preserving environmental resources from deforestation, land degradation, and desertification. Generally Development of new energy sources in rural areas has advantages including the creation of new sources of income for farmers, more jobs, and eco- nomic development—all achieved while preserving the high quality of life, local control, and clean environment that help make rural a good place to live.

کلیدواژه ها:

biomass ، sustainable rural development ، renewable energy