Potential production of energy cane for fuel in the Caribbean

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Energy Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5793302

Samuels, G

Sugarcane presents a tremendous potential as a renewable energy source for the non-oil producing countries of the Caribbean. The energy cane concept is sugarcane managed for maximum dry matter (total fermentable solids for alcohol fuel and combustible solids for electricity) rather than sucrose. The use of sugarcane as a renewable energy source can provide a solution, either partial or total, to the Caribbean energy problem. Sugar cane production and the use of this crop as a renewable energy source are described.

• Research Organization: Agricultural Research Associates, Winter Park, FL
• OSTI ID: 5793302
• Journal Information: Energy Prog.; (United States), Vol. 4:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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