Brazil is Now One of the Biggest Biopower Markets in the World, Having an Annual Installed Capacity of Over 1,100 GW by the end of 2016
Brazil is now one of the biggest biopower markets in the world, having an annual installed capacity of over 1,100 GW by the end of 2016. The driving factor behind the growth of the industry has been the large stockpile of biomass feedstock that Brazil has, including waste crops, sugarcane bagasse, organic material, etc.
Compared to biomass, though, the Brazilian biogas capacity still remain quite small, primarily due to the fact that other conversion technologies are cheaper and at a more mature development stage.
With the government putting in place supportive regulations, the industry is expected to grow steadily, though it is facing stiff competition from wind power projects.
The Brazilian biopower industry has been witnessing steady growth in recent years and it is further expected that in the years to come, the government will boost its support mechanisms for the biopower industry.
Aruvian Research analyzes the Brazilian biopower industry in its in-depth research report Biopower Industry in Brazil – Analysis and Forecast 2018.
Biopower in Brazil – Analysis and Forecast 2018 begins with an introduction to biopower, covering the basics of biopower and how it can be used as an energy source. Conversion technologies such as anaerobic digestion, combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, etc., are touched upon.
We look at the global biopower industry through a brief profile, which includes an industry overview, statistics on the installed capacity of biopower and an analysis of biopower markets in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.
The biopower industry in Brazil is analyzed through an industry overview, installed capacity statistics, and electricity generation in the country from biopower feedstock. We also analyze the capital expenditure on biopower in Brazil and the industry investment. Regulatory framework governing the industry are also looked at.
Biopower Industry in Brazil – Analysis and Forecast 2018 is a comprehensive profile of the biopower industry in Brazil.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction to Biopower
2.1 What is Biopower?
2.2 Using Biopower as an Energy Source
2.3 Conversion Technologies for the Biopower Industry
2.3.1 Anaerobic Digestion
2.3.2 Combustion
2.3.3 Gasification
2.3.4 Pyrolysis
3. Global Biopower Industry: Brief Profile
3.1 Industry Overview
3.2 Installed Capacity of Biopower
3.3 Installed Capacity by Feedstock
3.4 Biopower Market by Regions
3.4.1 Asia Pacific
3.4.2 Europe
3.4.3 North America
4. Biopower Industry in Brazil
4.1 Industry Overview
4.2 Installed Capacity of Biopower
4.3 Electricity Generation in Brazil from Biopower
5. Biopower Capital Expenditure & Investment
5.1 Capital Expenditure
5.2 Industry Investment
6. Regulations Governing the Industry
6.1 Incentives for Alternative Electricity Sources
6.2 Renewable Energy Auctions
6.3 Support from Banks and Agencies
7. Glossary of Terms
List of Figures
Figure 1: Installed Capacity (Cumulative) of Biomass and Biogas (GW), 2006-2025
Figure 2: Installed Capacity (Annual) of Biomass and Biogas (GW), 2006-2025
Figure 3: Capacity Share by Feedstock in the Global Biopower Market (%), 2016 & 2021
Figure 4: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in Asia Pacific by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Figure 5: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in Europe by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Figure 6: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in North America by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Figure 7: Installed Capacity (Cumulative) of Biomass and Biogas (GW) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Figure 8: Installed Capacity (Annual) of Biomass and Biogas (GW) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Figure 9: Electricity Generation from Biopower (in TWH) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Figure 10: Brazilian Biopower Market - Capital Expenditure (in USD per KW), 2012-2025
Figure 11: Investment in the Brazilian Biopower Industry (in USD Billion), 2012-2025
List of Tables
Table 1: Installed Capacity (Cumulative) of Biomass and Biogas (GW), 2006-2025
Table 2: Installed Capacity (Annual) of Biomass and Biogas (GW), 2006-2025
Table 3: Capacity Share by Feedstock in the Global Biopower Market (%), 2016 & 2021
Table 4: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in Asia Pacific by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Table 5: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in Europe by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Table 6: Capacity Share of the Biopower Market in North America by Feedstock (%), 2016 & 2021
Table 7: Installed Capacity (Cumulative) of Biomass and Biogas (GW) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Table 8: Installed Capacity (Annual) of Biomass and Biogas (GW) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Table 9: Electricity Generation from Biopower (in TWH) in Brazil, 2006-2025
Table 10: Brazilian Biopower Market - Capital Expenditure (in USD per KW), 2012-2025
Table 11: Investment in the Brazilian Biopower Industry (in USD Billion), 2012-2025
Table 12: Renewable Energy Auctions in Brazil, 2007-2014
