In times of drought, sugarcane bagasse can guarantee electric energy

One of the main alternatives that is consolidating itself as a way to diversify the Brazilian electricity matrix is bioelectricity generated from sugarcane bagasse. This helps to reduce the dependence on hydroelectric power plants, which are highly vulnerable to climatic variations. During the dry season, when reservoirs reach critical levels and hydroelectric production decreases, bagasse comes into action. The energy from sugarcane supplies the national electricity system, ensuring stable and secure supply. Another advantage is the possibility of prioritizing its generation during the night. Thus, it acts in a complementary way to solar photovoltaic energy, whose peak occurs during the day. A study published in the journal Renewable Energy shows that bioelectricity from bagasse has a carbon footprint of about 0.227 kg of CO₂ equivalent per kWh. This value is significantly lower than that of diesel thermoelectric plants, which can reach 1.06 kg of CO₂ equivalent per kWh. It is ...