National biogas programme, Ethiopia : biogas for better life : brief programme profile
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Abstract:
Due to the renewed interest in biogas, and in order to unleash the potential for this biofuel in Ethiopia, a feasibility study was commissioned to assess the prospects for domestic biogas in the country. This study led to a formal partnership between the Ethiopian Rural Energy Promotion and Development Centre (EREDPC) and SNV/Ethiopia, and in 2007 a joint EREDPC/SNV team was established to develop a programme implementation document. An extensive stakeholders’ consultation process at both regional and national level resulted in more than 120 representatives of the government, non-governmental organisations, and the private and financial sectors gaining awareness about the features and functions required for a national biogas programme (NBP), and providing ample inputs for the development of the programme. The NBP envisages a pilot implementation phase with construction of 14,000 biogas plants in four regions and development of a commercially viable biogas sector in the country. The lessons learnt from this phase will be used to design strategies for upscaling the construction of biogas plants covering more areas.
Note:
Contributed by: G. Esthete, C. de Stoop
Corporate author(s):
Ethiopia Rural Energy Development and Promotion Centre (EREDPC)
,
SNV/Ethiopia
Country:
Ethiopia
Category:
Policy
Keywords:
energy resources
Language:
eng
Organization:
SNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
PAGE:
10
Place:
Addis Ababa
Publisher:
Ethiopia Rural Energy Development and Promotion Centre (EREDPC) [etc.]
Year:
2007
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
,
East Africa
Right:
© 2007 EREDPC & SNV
Subject:
Environment and Natural Resources
Title:
National biogas programme, Ethiopia : biogas for better life : brief programme profile