Bioenergy and Electric Power Generation from Agricultural Residues in Morocco: Lessons for Brazil
Keywords:
Agricultural biomass, Bioelectricity, Clean energy generation, Electric powerAbstract
Brazil's and Morocco's energy sectors face a persistent challenge in their heavy reliance on fossil fuel consumption. Brazil is a big consumer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), while Morocco is a big fossil fuel importer. This dependence not only entails substantial import costs for Morocco and high NG liquefaction and transportation expenses for Brazil, but also contributes to elevated carbon emissions. Consequently, Brazil and Morocco are actively exploring substitute resources of renewable power to decrease their dependence on natural fuels and align with global renewable energy targets, including those set forth in agreements like the Kyoto Protocol. Brazil and Morocco boast an abundant array of renewable energy resources, including wind, hydro, solar, and biomass. Leveraging these resources has the potential to swiftly propel these countries towards a low-carbon emissions status when harnessed sustainably for electric power generation. Instead of relying on fossil fuels, the focus of this study is on tapping into the significant potential for power and electricity generation from agricultural residues in Morocco, giving the lessons to Brazilian energy sector for power and electric energy generation form ample agricultural biomass within Brazil. The results show a high potential for energy and electricity generation from cereals, olive biomass, citrus, and date palm residues in Morocco, while cereals, citrus, and sugarcane have better potential for bioenergy and electricity generation in Brazil.
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