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Bagasse power

Kuryente mula sa sapal

The crushed fiber left after pressing cane, burned in mill boilers for steam and electricity. Many mills power themselves and sell extra power to the grid.

Who makes it

How it’s made

  1. The mill collects bagasse from the crushers.
  2. It feeds boilers that make steam.
  3. The steam runs the mill and turbines that make electricity.

Who buys it

The mill itself, power distributors and the grid.

Rules to know

Power generation is regulated by the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.

Where it’s made in the Philippines

Sugar mills across the sugar provinces.

How to start small

A mill-scale business. Small makers use bagasse instead: as fuel for muscovado or for products.

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