Kenya Forest Research Institute

Intergrated Biomass Gasification Technology for Production of Electric Power and Charcoal for Rural Households in Kenya

This project demonstrated the potential of electric power generation and charcoal making using purposely grown energy plants (bamboo and Prosopis, etc.) agricultural and forestry residues as well as municipal wastes. These resources are considered to be carbon neutral hence their use for energy services will contribute towards reduction of GHG emissions, global warming and climate change while contributing to the global effort of eradicating poverty through economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable development. In particular, the project contributed by strengthening emerging bioenergy markets, showcase the use of bioresidues for generation of modern, clean, affordable, and reliable energy for the rural poor, disseminate and promote the pilot project as a viable alternative for provision of energy services.

 

Location

Nairobi province - Kenya

Total Project Budget

EUR 39 143

EEP Africa Financing

EUR 29 775

Sector

Solid biomass

Type

Pilot project

Project Period

2011 - 2013