Bagasse in Mauritius Source: NovatorNovator
Sugar Industry in Mauritius Important economic sector 25% of export earnings European Union
Harvest Season
Sugarcane Crushing Small model
After crushing Sugarcane Juice Bagasse
Bagasse as Biomass 90% of cultivated land under sugarcane high in cellulose (organic compound) A Clean, Renewable Source of Energy 550,000 Tonnes of bagasse every year Bagasse combustion Steam production Use steam in electricity production no need for additional transport
Some statistics By 2015: 600GWh (30%) At present: 300GWh (15%) Full capacity: up to 10,000GWh Electricity from Bagasse
The Sleeping Giant