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Renewables
Renewables
In our bioenergy parks, we maximize the use of our biomass. There, we produce renewable energies such as ethanol, second-generation ethanol, bioelectricity, biogas, and bioproducts.
Ethanol
Sugarcane is one of the most complete raw materials for energy generation, with a conversion rate twice as high as solar energy. For this reason, sugarcane is our main source for ethanol, biomass and sugar production.
Sugarcane-based ethanol produces, on average, 89% less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than Brazilian gasoline. Sugarcane is also more versatile, since the same plant can be used to produce different types of ethanol, for different uses, including anhydrous ethanol (used as fuel) and hydrous and neutral ethanol (used in medicine production).
In our bioenergy parks, we produce approximately 2.5 billion liters of ethanol per year (2019-2020 harvest).
Second Generation Ethanol
Thanks to investments in advanced technologies, Raízen is the only company in the world to produce second generation ethanol on acommercial scale, reusing by-products from its production processes.
Second generation ethanol is unique in that it is produced from bagasse from the production of sugar and regular ethanol. The reuse of by-products provides an increase of up to 50% in production without increasing the planted area. Also, this advanced biofuel produces 97% less greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline.
In addition, our second generation ethanol is certified according to the strict sustainability standards of Bonsucro and ISCC.
WHERE DOES OUR ETHANOL GO?
Fuel
In vehicle engines all over Brazil.
Pharmaceutical
As a raw material for the manufacturing of syrups and medicines.
Chemistry
In the production of green plastic and chemicals for cleaning, or paints and varnishes.
Cosmetics
In the manufacturing of makeup, creams, and perfumes, among others.
Beverages
As an ingredient in various alcoholic beverages, thanks to the purity in ethanol refining.
Exportation
In varied businesses all over the world, especially Japan and South Korea.
Biogas
In October 2020, we inaugurated our first biogas plant, where we use by-products from our industrial processes (vinasse and filter cake) to produce biogas.
Biogas can be converted into both electricity and biomethane gas, contributing to a cleaner energy matrix.
Electricity – Energy Cogeneration
We are the largest producer of energy generated from biomass. This means generating energy from organic materials, which, compared to fossil fuels, produce less greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, this is a predictable and perennial source of energy, which has its peak production precisely in the driest period of the year, when water resources are under increased pressure.
Energy Trading
We serve diverse customer profiles with energy solutions, ranging from residential customers to energy-intensive industries through Distributed Generation, Free Energy Market, and Energy Management and Efficiency.
Distributed Generation is a sustainable and more economical solution for companies.
We trade free energy: we are in the Free Energy Market!
Electromobility
In June 2022, we launched the first charging station for electric vehicles with the Shell Recharge solution in São Paulo. All energy used is 100% clean and renewable, certified by the I-REC Standard, a global system for tracking energy environmental attributes.
With 50kW and 150kW chargers, Shell Recharge stations can charge electric vehicles in up to 35 minutes. Raízen already supplies clean energy to more than 500 Shell stations through Distributed Generation, offering a solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy costs by up to 20%.