Bioenergy generation in Latin America & the Caribbean 2021, by type
In 2021, bagasse led bioenergy production in Latin America and the Caribbean, generating over 46,687 gigawatt-hours. This fibrous byproduct, remaining after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice, is a prevalent and versatile bioenergy source within the region, utilized for electricity generation, bioethanol creation, and the crafting of biomass pellets and briquettes.