Hemp Fuel

Although hemp as a source of fuel is under exploited, it is potentially the biggest industrial use of this plant. Hemp stalks have a high level of cellulose, are rich in fiber and have a good potential for use in the generation of energy. The hemp stalk can be converted through a process named pyrolysis and used to generate power.

Another potential use for hemp is as an auto fuel. It can be converted to create ethanol, which burns cleanly with less carbon monoxide than fossil fuels. Actually the diesel engine was invented to burn fuel from agriculture waste, but ended up burning petroleum. Hemp seeds have provided combustible fuel oil throughout human history. If the oil from hempseed is refined it can produce hemp gasoline.

The high level cellulose from hemp, which makes it ideal for the production of paper, also makes it perfect for ethanol fuel production, which is a fuel bio-alternative to gasoline. Plants absorb water, carbon dioxide and sunlight and produces oxygen and cellulose, which contain the sun energy. When the ethanol combusts it releases energy, water vapors and carbon dioxide. Plants absorb the carbon dioxide along with sunlight and water and produce oxygen and cellulose once again. It is a clean cycle.

An alternative fuel to gasoline, such as ethanol would contribute significantly to the air quality. Hemp provides a natural and renewable alternative to toxic fossil fuels.