Divine Bamboo

Bamboo Biomass: Clean Cooking Fuel for Uganda

The project will scale up the production of the existing bamboo briquette facility from 120 MT to 2,400 MT annually. Bamboo briquettes are made by a specialised press to compress the bamboo. They burn longer, produce minimal smoke, and are 30% more cost-effective than regular charcoal. To serve its customers, Divine Bamboo Group Ltd will utilise a range of distribution channels, including partnerships with community-level organisations and local retailers.    

Outcome and Impact

Through this project, 10,147 people will gain enhanced energy access. On an annual basis, 2,664 tCO2e will be reduced and 3,785 MWh of clean electricity will be generated. In addition, Divine Bamboo Group Ltd plans to create 60 temporary and 71 permanent jobs, with 50% of leadership positions filled by women. Savings on energy-related expenditure is estimated to be EUR 69K.