Most countries have committed to reduce emissions and their carbon footprint as part of their commitments of COP26.
Ethanol has become an essential tool in reducing carbon gas emissions in vehicles and in industry and to contributing to a greener future.
Demand for ethanol is increasing especially for mixing with fuel for vehicles and for power hungry industrial plants.
Governments and companies can also benefit from ethanol plants by trading carbon credits for the reduction of pollution.
Sweet potato is an efficient way to produce ethanol with the additional benefit of using secondary agricultural land and local farming.
Good for the Economy
Supports local jobs and agriculture. Reduces imports and potentially increases exports and foreign currency income. Ethanol production also reduces the need to invest in prohibitively expensive refineries, reduces the price of gasoline at the pump, develops local agriculture, and help governments meet their commitment under the COP agreements.
Good for the Environment
A Plant-based renewable fuel. Low carbon, high octane Ethanol helps combat climate change. Green house gas emissions from Ethanol are 50% lower than gasoline. Over 98% of vehicles can fill up with E15 gasoline, which contains 15% Ethanol. E85 gasoline provides superior engine performance, as Ethanol improves the octane level.
Ethanol is used in many countries such as the USA and Brazil, and increasingly in Europe to reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions in vehicles.
Good for Energy Security
Reduces dependence on imported refined fuels. The use of Ethanol in the U.S. fuel supply reduced crude oil imports by 500 million barrels in 2020.
Sweet potato can be farmed on secondary agricultural land and requires less irrigation than alternative ways of producing ethanol.
Additionally, it could help rural communities to develop farming, improve land use efficiency, and contribute to biodiversity.
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