Italy has long been involved in the energy exploitation of residual biomass and waste. Among the various processes adopted, the way based on the thermochemical process of gasification has certainly attracted considerable interest.
     Most of the plants and installed power are located in the area of northern Italy, in accordance with the fact Most of the plants and installed power are located in the area of northern Italy, in accordance with the fact that in this area of the country the presence of forested areas and companies that work wood is significant.