Forget About Tequila: Mexico Looks to Agave for Ethanol Source

Agave has a long history in Mexico, and as researchers look for indigenous plants not used for food production to make ethanol, Agave has caught their attention. The Agave-to-ethanol project shows promise, as Professor of Agricultural Biotechnology Remigio Madrigal Lugo, Ph.D. explains, "Agave can bring in the new era of bio-economics giving the world enough clean energy for a peaceful and secure world." It is estimated that varieties of Agave tequilana weber can yield up to 2,000 gallons of distilled ethanol per acre per year due to its high sugar content, which is much greater than corn-based ethanol. The Agave-to-ethanol project may not affect food production prices like corn, but what about tequila and Agave nectar?
 Via: Renewable Energy World

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Posted by Jennifer Lance at September 2, 2008 1:17 AM