Análise da percepção dos gestores no uso da biomassa de Cana-de-açúcar para a produção de bioenergia em MS

Abstract

With the growth of the agro-industrial sector, the generation of agricultural waste has increased and has negative impacts on the environment. In this sense, the use of energy from organic waste or, in general nomenclature, biomass, in particular, from sugarcane, which can be used as a source of obtaining bioelectricity, stands out. Thus, the objective of this research, in general, consisted of analyzing the perception of managers of sugar-energy plants regarding the use of residual biomass from sugarcane in energy use, as a way of expanding its use in the electrical matrix. Also, in a specific way, the form of disposal of biomass from sugar-energy plants in Mato Grosso do Sul and its impacts was analyzed. Through an exploratory and qualitative research, a semi-structured script was applied to managers of power plants in the southwest of the state of MS. Data were evaluated by content analysis, using the ATLAS t.i. for data organization. As a result, it was possible to verify that the main obstacle to expanding the use of bioenergy is linked to market aspects, with emphasis on the oscillation of the megawatt to be sold. Still, it is possible to mention that even having public policies that influence the production of bioelectricity, these are not enough to fill the gaps in the bioelectricity market. Furthermore, in addition to the absence of legal certainty, there is no incentive for research and innovation aimed at the sector due to the high degree of risk and high investment for production. Thus, the study is relevant, as it addresses a way of obtaining alternative and sustainable energy, as well as, by bringing relevant perceptions for the development of a public policy aimed specifically at the sugar-energy sector and filling existing gaps in order to to encourage the follow-up of bioelectricity production.