Bioenergy technologies

Determining the composition of biogas requires either laboratory equipment or a handheld biogas analyser.

This manual is the result of the lessons learned of the ADPP biogas project in the province of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

This book, which presents the evaluation of six biofuel programmes from HIVOS summarizes the experience of Jatropha production for smallholders.

Research institutes, small & medium enterprises and private parties have gained experience in mechanical pressing of Jatropha Curcas seeds over the last years.

For several years, FACT Foundation has been working in the field of biogas production and use.

This report gives an evaluation and financial analysis of the project that was initiated by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Centre for Information, Research and Action for the Promotion of Farmers' Init

CONTENT

1. FACT organization
2. The grass biogas electricity system
3. The Use of Jatropha for oil, biodiesel electricity generation
4. Financial feasibility
5. Conclusions

For several years, FACT Foundation has been working in the field of biogas production and use.

The development of the fossil oil sector in the 20th century made available massive volumes of energy at low prices.

Charcoal production from wood is an important cause of deforestation, one of the most urgent environmental problems of Africa.