In 2023, bagasse was the leading bioenergy source in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a capacity of 17.3 gigawatts. This fibrous byproduct of crushed sugarcane stalks is extensively used in the region for electricity generation, bioethanol production, and the creation of biomass pellets and briquettes. In comparison, biogas had a bioenergy capacity of 823 megawatts; renewable municipal waste 154 megawatts, and liquid biofuels 18 megawatts.
Bioenergy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, by type
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (March 27, 2024). Bioenergy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, by type (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474663/bioenergy-capacity-latin-america-caribbean-by-type/
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