This project aims at providing low-cost heating & lighting to the poor.
Copperland’s project goal is 100% self-sufficiency in fuels and oils used in heavy equipment & personal transportation. Our fuel strategy includes oil crops & methanol production.
Crop selection is based on crops that grow well in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and are relatively easily harvested & processed. Fuel/oil crops currently being investigated are:
- canola
- soy
- corn
- castor bean
- sorghum
Process heat & electrical power used in agriculture will include:
- solar steam
- biomass steam
- hydrogen in gas turbines
- biodiesel in diesel engines