Development of bioenergy technologies in Uganda: A review of progress

Okello, Collins; Pindozzi, Stefania; Faugno, Salvatore; Boccia, Lorenzo

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.10.004

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“…The following is a brief description of technologies that were identified and considered for this study. More detailed explanation of these technologies is available in Okello et al [5].…”

Section: Technologies Considered In the Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As per the renewable energy policy, Uganda has set a target of installing 100,000 domestic biogas digesters by the year 2017 [9]. The systems range in volume from 6 m 3 to 16 m 3 and are specifically designed to fulfil household energy needs [5,41]. Cattle manure is the most common substrate for feeding biogas plants in the country.…”

Section: Biogas Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wood used for the production is from natural forest, mainly found on privately owned land. The efficiency of the carbonisation process is less than 15%, and combustion takes place in charcoal stoves with efficiencies of about 10% [5,46]. Charcoal production activities are a major source of employment and are blamed for the high deforestation rates in Uganda.…”

Section: Charcoal Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Uganda, for example, over 90% of energy needs is provided by biomass, mainly in form of firewood, charcoal and agricultural residues [5]. Despite the high potential of renewable energy resources in the country, it is estimated that only 5% of the population has access to electricity [6].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Examples of technologies promoted include improved biomass stoves, domestic biogas systems, biomass briquettes, and plant oil based systems. However the level of adoption of improved bioenergy technologies in Uganda remains low, with over 70% of the population still using inefficient combustion devices [5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Appraising Bioenergy Alternatives in Uganda Using Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)-Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and a Desirability Functions Approach

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Poor access to clean and reliable energy technologies is a major challenge to most developing countries. The decision to introduce new technologies is often faced by low adoption rates or even public opposition. In addition, the data required for effective decision making is often inadequate or even lacking, thus constraining the planning process. In this study, a methodology for participatory appraisal of technologies, integrating desirability functions to the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)-analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methodology was developed. Application of the methodology was illustrated with an example for participatory appraisal of four bioenergy technologies in Uganda. Results showed that the methodology is effective in evaluating stakeholder preferences for bioenergy technologies. It showed a high potential to be used to identify and rate factors that stakeholders take into consideration when selecting bioenergy systems. The method could be used as a tool for technology screening, or reaching consensus in a participatory setup in a transparent manner.

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“…The following is a brief description of technologies that were identified and considered for this study. More detailed explanation of these technologies is available in Okello et al [5].…”

Section: Technologies Considered In the Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Biogas Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Charcoal Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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