Table 1 Potential biofuel yields per hectare in temperate and tropical climates
Climate | Crop/country | Crop residue | Biofuel type | Yield (t/ha) | Diesel equivalent (sum; t/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Temperate climate | Sugar beet; Germany | Sugar | Ethanol | 4 | 3 |
Rape seed; Germany, USA | Oilseed; straw | FAME; FT diesel | 1.2; 0.5 | 1.7 | |
Tropical climate | Palm oil; Malaysia | Oilfruits; palm waste | FAME; FT diesel | 6; 2 | 8 |
Sugar cane; Brazil | Sugar; bagasse | Ethanol; FT diesel | 6; 2 | 6.5 |