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Future market segment: Can sweet sorghum power the next generation of clean energy?
Saturday, 2025/01/04 | 06:50:53

Article by Dr Swamikannu Nedumaran, Dr Ephrem Habyarimana and Dr Judy Thomas published as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence

ICRISAT December 28, 2024

 

As fuel prices climb and climate goals intensify, the world needs fresh solutions. The latest contender is sweet sorghum, a resilient, high-sugar-content crop poised to power up the biofuel industry without draining food supplies. With its unique ability to grow on degraded soils, withstand drought conditions, and produce both bioethanol from stalk and grain and electricity from the crashed bagasse, sweet sorghum is capturing global attention as a cleaner, greener energy source.

Why sweet sorghum is a game changer

Traditional biofuels rely on food crops such as maize, sugarcane, and oilseeds, contributing to food price hikes and threatening food security. Sweet sorghum, with multiple uses for food, feed, fuel, and fodder, however, offers an alternative that grows fast, uses fewer resources, and reduces emissions. With optimal production each hectare has the potential to save more than 3,500 L of crude oil and to reduce CO₂ emissions by 1.4 to 22 kg equivalents, making it a standout in energy and environmental impact.

Meeting soaring biofuel demand

Biofuel consumption is skyrocketing worldwide, with demand projected to hit 203 million metric tons in 2024. Ethanol and biodiesel consumption is expected to reach nearly 224 million metric tons by 2030. Leading markets like the United States, Brazil, and Europe are joined by fast-growing consumers such as India and China, creating a strong market pull for sustainable biofuel solutions. Sweet sorghum’s adaptability to various climates and marginal lands makes it an ideal candidate to meet this surge, ensuring energy needs are met without compromising food supplies.


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