| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 677251 | Biomass and Bioenergy | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In Tuvalu the sap from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is known as “toddy”. ⺠Over 5 million dm3 of fresh toddy are produced annually from 1% of Tuvalu's coconut palms by 1133 producers. ⺠Current toddy harvest could produce enough bioethanol to replace 31% of the nation's petroleum. ⺠The sale of toddy products provides 22-24% of annual income for subsistence farming households. ⺠The production of bioethanol from toddy has been demonstrated by the NGO Alofa Tuvalu.
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Authors
Sarah L. Hemstock,