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==== Types of Biofuel ==== | ==== Types of Biofuel ==== | ||
| − | *[[Biofuels#Biofuel: Ethanol|Bio Ethanol]] | + | *[[Biofuels#Biofuel: Ethanol|Bio Ethanol]] |
| − | *[[Biofuels#Biodiesel|Bio Diesel]] | + | *[[Biofuels#Biodiesel|Bio Diesel]] |
| − | *[[Biofuels#Vegetable Oil|Vegetable Oil]] | + | *[[Biofuels#Vegetable Oil|Vegetable Oil]] |
*[[Biofuel: Jatropha|Biofuel: Jatropha]]<br/> | *[[Biofuel: Jatropha|Biofuel: Jatropha]]<br/> | ||
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==== Technological Aspects of Biofuels ==== | ==== Technological Aspects of Biofuels ==== | ||
| − | *Production of Ethanols | + | *[[BLEENS - Biogas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Electricity, Ethanol, Natural Gas, and Solar#ethanol|Production of Ethanols]] |
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*[[EN-Biofuels from Coconuts-Krishna Raghavan|Biofuels from Coconuts]] | *[[EN-Biofuels from Coconuts-Krishna Raghavan|Biofuels from Coconuts]] | ||
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==== Financing, Business & Operation Models of Biofuels ==== | ==== Financing, Business & Operation Models of Biofuels ==== | ||
| − | *[[Biofuels#Estimated Production cost of Biofuels|Production Cost of Biofuel]] | + | *[[Biofuels#Estimated Production cost of Biofuels|Production Cost of Biofuel]] |
*[[Biofuels#Market for biofuels|Demand and Supply of Biofuels]]<br/> | *[[Biofuels#Market for biofuels|Demand and Supply of Biofuels]]<br/> | ||
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==== Use of Biofuels ==== | ==== Use of Biofuels ==== | ||
*[[Cooking with Ethanol and Methanol|Cooking with Ethanol and Methanol]] | *[[Cooking with Ethanol and Methanol|Cooking with Ethanol and Methanol]] | ||
| − | *[[Cooking with Plant Oil|Cooking with Plant Oil]] | + | *[[Cooking with Plant Oil|Cooking with Plant Oil]] |
*[[Electricity Generation from Vegetable Oils|Electricity Generation from Vegetable Oils]]<br/> | *[[Electricity Generation from Vegetable Oils|Electricity Generation from Vegetable Oils]]<br/> | ||
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*[[:File:EN-Lessons Learned-Jatropha for local development-Jan de Jongh (Arrakis).pdf|Lessons Learned: Jatropha for local development]] | *[[:File:EN-Lessons Learned-Jatropha for local development-Jan de Jongh (Arrakis).pdf|Lessons Learned: Jatropha for local development]] | ||
*[[:File:Jatropha Reality Check - A Field Assessment of the Agronomic and Economic Viability of Jatropha and other Oilseed Crops in Kenya.pdf|Jatropha Reality Check - A field assessment in Kenya]] | *[[:File:Jatropha Reality Check - A Field Assessment of the Agronomic and Economic Viability of Jatropha and other Oilseed Crops in Kenya.pdf|Jatropha Reality Check - A field assessment in Kenya]] | ||
| − | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in Brazil.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in Brazil]] | + | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in Brazil.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in Brazil]] |
| − | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in China.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in China]] | + | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in China.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in China]] |
| − | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in India.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in India]] | + | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in India.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in India]] |
*[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in Tanzania.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in Tanzania]] | *[[:File:Biofuels for Transportation in Tanzania.pdf|Biofuels for Transportation in Tanzania]] | ||
*[[EN-Introductory study on the potential for Bio-fuel production in Mozambique-Italian Embassy in Mozambique|Introductory study on the potential for Bio-fuel production in Mozambique]]<br/> | *[[EN-Introductory study on the potential for Bio-fuel production in Mozambique-Italian Embassy in Mozambique|Introductory study on the potential for Bio-fuel production in Mozambique]]<br/> | ||
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==== Impacts of Biofuels ==== | ==== Impacts of Biofuels ==== | ||
| − | *Food vs Fuel Debate | + | *Food vs Fuel Debate |
*[[:File:Biofuels Opportunity and Risks for Developing Countries.pdf|Biofuels Opportunity and Risks for Developing Countries]]<br/> | *[[:File:Biofuels Opportunity and Risks for Developing Countries.pdf|Biofuels Opportunity and Risks for Developing Countries]]<br/> | ||
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==== Biofuel Resources ==== | ==== Biofuel Resources ==== | ||
*[[Bioenergy Decision Support Tool|Bioenergy Decision Support Tool]] | *[[Bioenergy Decision Support Tool|Bioenergy Decision Support Tool]] | ||
| − | *[[Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)|Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)]] | + | *[[Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)|Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide (BEST)]] |
*[[RE and EE Project Resource Center|Clean Energy Project Resource Center]] | *[[RE and EE Project Resource Center|Clean Energy Project Resource Center]] | ||
Revision as of 08:16, 1 April 2025
Welcome to the Biofuel Portal
Biofuels are liquid or gaseous fuels produced from biomass that are generally high in sugar, starch or oils. The biofuel portal provides an overview of biofuels related information on energypedia. Look for specific topics, latest articles or uploaded documents and announce upcoming events.
Overview on Biofuels
Types of Biofuel
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- Lessons Learned: Jatropha for local development
- Jatropha Reality Check - A field assessment in Kenya
- Biofuels for Transportation in Brazil
- Biofuels for Transportation in China
- Biofuels for Transportation in India
- Biofuels for Transportation in Tanzania
- Introductory study on the potential for Bio-fuel production in Mozambique
Impacts of Biofuels
- Food vs Fuel Debate
- Biofuels Opportunity and Risks for Developing Countries
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