Year: 2010
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The biofuel industry is developing rapidly on a global scale, and both the Canadian and Indian government are currently increasing production of the renewable energy option.The industry has the potential to improve the rural economy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet the country's energy security requirements.The locally produced bioenergy can reduce dependence on foreign oil and provide the requirements for agricultural, industrial and household uses in urban and rural areas of the country.At the same time however, it has contributed to reduced food availability and an increase in food prices.The report looks at the current situation in both countries by investigating the available technology for conversion and its efficiency, and the biofuel resources available.It also investigates whether biofuels are a sustainable energy option by looking at their future potential in terms of the amount of energy that needs to be produced in future years and the area of land required to grow the biofuel crops.Finally, the 5.2 Domestic production in India .............
Author: Amanda Mathys
Institutions: Queen's University, Queens University
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2552800790