Bana Grass: The Future of Green Energy Nowadays, people live in a world where everything moves fast. We use machinery, technologies, and electricity in almost everything that we do. Hence, it is safe to say that the main capital of this generation is energy. Energy is the bare minimum requirement for most system to function effectively, from transportation, to communications, health care, and science and technology, and many more. Every day, more than 350, 000 vehicles pass through EDSA. That’s just one highway! In Metro Manila, there are about 2.7 million vehicles roaming around the area. These numbers just paint us a picture of much fuel do we need daily in the transportation sector – clearly, we need a lot, and that’s just for one area of one sector. We haven’t included yet the energy needs of other provinces, or the amount of fuel needed for machinery in farming, food production, manufacturing, and other vital processes. Energy is the blood that runs through the veins of this generation’s development, so the real challenge for us is to find a reliable and affordable energy source. Considering the rapid growth of our country’s population, we have to do it as soon as we can to sustain the needs of the different sectors of society. We shouldn’t only think about now, but also of the future. But is it really possible to find energy resources without badly hurting the environment and compromising the resources of future generations? Luckily, now we can! The Mackay Green Energy Inc. (MGE) now brings us Mackay Bana Grass. It is a viable and sustainable hybrid biomass crop that is a promising source of energy now that the demand for more fuel and energy is increasing. Mackay Bana Grass is a revolutionary crop in energy production and the country’s best source of green energy. This product is the missing piece that now solves the puzzle of renewable energy production. People no longer have to sweat about the depletion of energy sources and the extremely high prices of fuel. With a yearly minimum yield of 360 wet tons per hectare, Mackay Bana Grass is highly compatible with Philippine soil and weather. As matter of fact, it can be harvested thrice a year so this can assure us that there will be no scarcity in terms of energy sources. The Mackay Bana Grass also has the ability to resist damage and withstand the common problems here in the Philippines including typhoons, droughts, heavy rains, and pest incidences. There is always a misconception that plants offering these kinds of advantages are hard to produce− but no! The Mackay Bana Grass is here to prove that innovation is easy and for everyone. Planting Bana Grass is easy and uncomplicated. Fertilizers are also not necessary to make it grow abundantly. Moreover, it can be planted in any types of land and farmers only have to plant it once in 25 to 30 years. It is highly adaptable that’s why producing it will not be exhausting and costly for farmers. Just imagine how much relief it is for both producers and consumers to have an energy source that produces maximum output with minimal input required. Mackay Bana Grass is really efficient and cost-effective! Now, a stable supply of energy in the Philippines isn’t a dream anymore. Mackay Bana Grass made it possible for us to have a sustainable energy without negatively affecting public health and the environment. We can finally replace the use of fossil fuels and reduce our carbon footprint by up to 85%. Through the Mackay Bana Grass, the Mackay Green Energy incorporated doesn’t just promote a sustainable source of energy. It also advocates providing jobs for Filipinos nationwide. Moreover, Bana Grass can offer a lot of by-products from biomass such as Bana charcoal, Bana pellets, and silage. These valuable commodities can be utilized as oil and coal for electricity generation and steam production for industrial processes. Mackay Bana Grass is indeed the plant we never thought we needed, but now that it’s here, let’s not miss our chance of having alternative sources of energy without the risks. Let’s bring the future today! With Mackay Bana Grass let’s make the Philippines lead the change to green energy.