An example of the risk/ opportunities seasonal examination in
biomass energy case-study
Winter Spring
SummerAutumn
Humidity, mild winter, freezing
rain, strong wind, ground frost
•Lack of ground frost or wet soil will
hamper wood/reed/canary grass
harvesting
•Increased snow-induced forest
damage
•Changes in transportation and
storage circumstances (humidity,
microbes, biomass heat value, etc
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