Table 2.
Estimated expenses for raw materials and final products.
| Raw materials (prices paid to farmers by factory) | Final products (prices charged by factory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Yushu (Jilin) | no paymenta to 200 RMBb/tonne for agricultural residues | to farmers: 450–800c RMB/tonne |
| Fuyu (Jilin) | 190–230d RMB/tonne for peanut shells OR no payment to 200 RMB/tonne for straw residues |
to farmers: 450b RMB/tonne OR to power plants: 370 RMB/tonne |
| Beichuan (Sichuan) | no payment to 200 RMB/tonne for straw residues | to farmers: no charge |
a
excludes labor and transportation costs incurred by the factory; farmers do not receive compensation for their straw residues (because the removal of those residues is considered a no-charge service)
b
standard Chinese currency, renminbi (RMB), equivalent to approximately 6–7 USD
c
range discussed by factory manager; for specific project, per-tonne price was 600 RMB (450 from farmers, 150 from government)
d
depends on moisture and ash content; higher price for lower moisture content and lower ash content