Australian Biochars, together with its associates, is promoting a number of sweet sorghum bioethanol cogeneration plants in South East Asia. These plants can generate 10 megawatts of power at the same time as producing 100,000 litres of bioethanol per day. It produces a food grain at the top of the stalk which may be used to manufacture food or animal fodder. The addition of char to the soil in this manner can increase crop yields, reduce the amount of fertilizers required and also prevent leaching as our bio char holds up to six times its own weight in water.

Sweet sorghum is a sugarcane-like plant that grows up to three metres in height and may be harvested three times per year. It grows in arid, sandy soils, does not need irrigation, can tolerate drought, flooding and even some salinity. Production of sweet sorghum requires far less water than sugarcane, wheat or corn.

With the proper use of sweet sorghum, Australian Biochars believes that Australia could become the world leader in the production of bioethanol.

Should you wish to become involved in an overseas sweet sorghum project or to speak to us about a potential project in Australia, please contact us.