Promoting Biogas Systems In Kenya

Kenya Renewable Energy Association


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Abstract: This report, commissioned by The Shell Foundation, is one of a series of country feasibility studies promoted by the ?Biogas for Better Life: An African Initiative?. It analyses the opportunities and constraints on biogas development in Kenya. The study provides a history of biogas in Kenya and overviews three biogas technologies, the floating drum, fixed dome, and plastic tubular digesters. The feasibility of biogas promotion is explored in relation to existing and potential biogas consumers. Most households who have 2 or more cattle under zero grazing, or 4 or more cattle under semi zero grazing are technically eligible to benefit from biogas technology. There is technical potential for domestic biogas in at least 35 districts in Kenya. The highest potential areas are in Nyanza, Western, and Central provinces, with more limited scope in parts of Rift Valley and Eastern provinces. Wood fuel scarcity, increasing energy costs and pressure for land in the high potential districts mean that the benefits of biogas are becoming more apparent to eligible households. It is recommended that biogas promotion focus on five high potential districts ?Kakemega, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru, and Nyandarua - that have a combined technical potential of up to 38,000 biogas units.

Theme/Sector:
Biogas, Energy and Fuels, Renewable Energy
Year
2007

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