%K Biofuel policy, Sweet sorghum, Alternate feedstock
%C Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India
%A G Basavaraj
%A P P Rao
%A Ch Ravinder Reddy
%A A Ashok Kumar
%A P Srinivasa Rao
%A B V S Reddy
%I International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
%B Developing a Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Value Chain
%L icrisat7338
%P 201-218
%D 2013
%X Energy is a critical input for economic growth and sustainable development in
both developed and developing countries. Globally, the energy requirement
for the transportation sector is met from fossil fuels that are non-renewable
and contribute to atmospheric pollution. However, the sharp rise in crude oil
prices from US$20 a barrel in 2002 to almost US$100 (even touching $140
before stabilizing at around $80) forced nations to seriously look for alternative
energy sources that are renewable and non-polluting. This trend of rising oil
prices is expected to continue in the face of their shrinking supplies and rising
demand. Secondly, growing concerns over human-induced climate change,
as evidenced by rising temperatures and environmental pollution is further
driving the impetus for non-polluting energy sources. One such source is
seed ethanol from plant biomass/grain and biodiesel from processing edible
and non-edible vegetable oils.
%T Tweaking national biofuel policy for promotion of sweet sorghum as alternate feedstock