Governmental Policies to Promote Biogas Production, Boosting Role of Biogas in Economic Growth of Developing Nations

Cruz-Santos, Mónica María; Macías-Franco, Mariel Rubí; Herrera-Medina, Karla Sofia; Diaz-Ruiz, Erick; Chandel, Anuj K.; Santos, Júlio César dos; Silva, Sílvio Silvério da; Ramesh, P.; Sánchez-Muñoz, María Alejandra

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-58827-4_19

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“…Funding schemes have been managed for three main sectors: industrial, productive, and domestic, where the domestic sector shows an abandonment of programs related to biodigesters. The registered abandonments are mainly due to a lack of technical assistance for basic maintenance and repairs required by the biodigesters [16,20].…”

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Revaluation of Local Waste through an Ecotechnologies Strategic Plan: A Case Study with Digesters

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In Mexico, the accelerated and unplanned growth of population causes the increment in informal facilities, complicating access to essential services such as adequate sanitation and organic waste management, where the most affected are usually the vulnerable population. The Mexican government has implemented programs and support to encourage the use of ecotechnologies and thus provide alternatives to improve their living conditions by taking advantage of local resources and waste. However, these programs and supports lack planning, creating little interest from users. This research proposes an acceptance strategy for the integration of ecotechnologies that adapt to the lifestyle of populations that need an alternative for their method of sanitation and organic waste management. The strategy is mainly based on a course of action that operates with four main lines of intervention. It was executed as a practical exercise with biodigesters, in the Mexican community of La Trinidad, in the municipality of Tequisquiapan, Querétaro. With the help of the strategy, important factors for the end-user were identified that must be considered when integrating one ecotechnology into the population. In general terms, the strategy showed an improvement in sanitation and organic waste management and a greater acceptance of biodigesters as an alternative of use.

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Revaluation of Local Waste through an Ecotechnologies Strategic Plan: A Case Study with Digesters

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Current status, opportunities and challenges in anaerobic digestion in Indian context: An overview

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Jain

Panwar

2021

Bioresource Technology Reports

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Biogas utilization and its socioeconomic implications: exploring the drivers of energy selection in Southern Ethiopia’s Gurage zone

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Berta,

Abirdew

2024

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the potential and challenges of biogas utilization as an alternative and sustainable energy source in the Gurage zone of Southern Ethiopia, where traditional energy sources such as firewood and charcoal are widely used. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a mixed-methods approach to collect and analyze data from different sources and perspectives. The research collects quantitative data from structured interviews with 200 rural households who use biogas or other energy sources, and qualitative data from key informant interviews and focus group discussions with biogas experts, local authorities and community leaders. Socioeconomic analysis is conducted to assess the importance of biogas in terms of income, expenditure, health and environmental benefits, and a multivariate probit model is used to identify the factors influencing biogas energy adoption among rural households. Findings The findings indicate that biogas users are more likely to substitute traditional energy sources with biogas for cooking, lighting and heating purposes. The model reveals that age, sex, education level, land size and livestock quantity influence biogas energy adoption, whereas income, distance to market and access to credit do not have a significant effect. The findings also show that biogas users have higher income, lower expenditure, better health and lower greenhouse gas emissions than nonusers. Research limitations/implications The study concludes that the socioeconomic impact of biogas varies among households based on location and lifestyle. The study also highlights the need for further research on the technical, institutional and behavioral aspects of biogas utilization in different contexts. Practical implications To address the challenges faced by biogas users and their energy choices, such as lack of awareness, maintenance, quality control and affordability, the study suggests exploring biogas energy to meet the diverse needs of cattle owners in different regions. The study also recommends enhancing the capacity of local stakeholders, promoting public–private partnerships, and developing supportive policies and regulations for biogas development in Ethiopia. Social implications The study implies that biogas utilization can contribute to social development by improving the living standards, health status and gender equality of rural households. The study also suggests that biogas utilization can foster social cohesion and empowerment by creating opportunities for collective action, knowledge sharing and income generation among biogas users and their communities. Originality/value The study provides a comprehensive and empirical analysis of the socioeconomic landscape of biogas utilization and the determinants of energy choice in the Gurage zone of Southern Ethiopia. The study also offers valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders involved in biogas development in Ethiopia and other developing countries.

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Governmental Policies to Promote Biogas Production, Boosting Role of Biogas in Economic Growth of Developing Nations

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

Revaluation of Local Waste through an Ecotechnologies Strategic Plan: A Case Study with Digesters

Revaluation of Local Waste through an Ecotechnologies Strategic Plan: A Case Study with Digesters

Current status, opportunities and challenges in anaerobic digestion in Indian context: An overview

Biogas utilization and its socioeconomic implications: exploring the drivers of energy selection in Southern Ethiopia’s Gurage zone

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