The second Pacific basin biofuels workshop: Volume 1, Report

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5203791

Biomass is the most flexible renewable energy resource in Hawaii. Today it provides the state with cost-effective fuel for electrical generation and for thermal energy used in sugarcane processing; tomorrow it will provide feedstock to produce liquid and gaseous fuels, which will help meet Hawaii's transportation energy needs. With optimal growing conditions year round and a strong economy based in part on sugarcane and pineapple cultivation, Hawaii is an ideal place to develop fuels from biomass. In November 1984, the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) held the First Pacific Basin BioFuels Workshop. The Plan for Action resulting from this workshop led to significant new program efforts that addressed the advancement of biomass research, development, and use. The Second Pacific Basin BioFuels Workshop was held at the Kauai Resort Hotel in Kapaa, Kauai, April 22-24, 1987. Before and after the workshop, HNEI conducted field visits to biomass energy facilities and test sites on Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai. The workshop consisted of presentations, discussion groups, and plenary sessions on growth and yield, conversion, end use, institutional issues, and other topics. The final session focused on recommendations for a Plan for Action update.

• Research Organization: Hawaii Univ. at Manoa, Honolulu (USA). Hawaii Natural Energy Inst.
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 5203791
• Report Number(s): CONF-8704179-Vol.1; ON: DE88009310
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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