Manuel Poveda

• PhD Student at University of São Paulo

The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution from Brazil presented in COP 21, ratified in 2016 by the Brazilian Congress, establishes goals regarding reduction of carbon emissions and increasing the share of biofuels by 2030. In this scenario, biogas and biomethane are suitable renewable fuels to meet such goals. Thus, the Bioenergy Research Gro...

Currently, there are 1.3 billion people with no access to electricity worldwide. Almost 1 million of those are in the Brazilian Amazon region. Yet, electricity access to allow basic needs is not enough to ensure a sustainable development. Hence, it is important to understand linkages among poverty alleviation, energy access, and carbon footprint of...

The vinasse is the main residue of ethanol production from sugarcane. In Brazil, around 250 million m3 of vinasse are generated per harvesting season. Currently, this effluent is used in natura, ie, without previous treatment, for sugarcane fertirrigation. Due to its large amount of organic matter and salts, inadequate disposal in the environment m...

In Brazil, all municipalities are responsible for collection and disposal of urban solid waste. They have been facing problems due to the increased amount generated and the concentration of population in urban centers, in addition to the ban, starting 2014, and the provision in landfill (most widely used option) of any waste that is capable of reus...

This study has focused on the Brazilian experience in increasing energy access, mainly of the low-income urban population, identifying and analysing key challenges and policies to improve energy services and to alleviate poverty, while enhancing environmental protection and the efficiency in the use of energy. Within this study, three municipalitie...

The huge amount of vinasse of 250 million m3 per year from bioethanol production in Brazil and the environmental regulation for its fertirrigation use in cane fields demand treatment alternatives for this waste. Vinasse concentration, anaerobic digestion and incineration are technically feasible alternatives to improve its management, enabling ener...

A geração de resíduos sólidos urbanos (RSU) no Brasil é bastante significativa. Assim, o gerenciamento adequado destes resíduos, inclusive com o aproveitamento energético, constitui-se um desafio para os municípios. Este trabalho tem como objetivo comparar o desempenho ambiental de três alternativas para tratamento e disposição de RSU: aterro sanit...