1. Bagasse in Mauritius Source: NovatorNovator

2. Sugar Industry in Mauritius Important economic sector 25% of export earnings European Union

3. Harvest Season

4. Sugarcane Crushing Small model

5. After crushing Sugarcane Juice Bagasse

6. Bagasse as Biomass 90% of cultivated land under sugarcane high in cellulose (organic compound) A Clean, Renewable Source of Energy 550,000 Tonnes of bagasse every year Bagasse combustion Steam production Use steam in electricity production no need for additional transport

7. Some statistics By 2015: 600GWh (30%) At present: 300GWh (15%) Full capacity: up to 10,000GWh Electricity from Bagasse

8. The Sleeping Giant