Not quite the end for Jatropha? Assessing the financial viability of biodiesel production from Jatropha in Tanzania

Bryant, Scott T.; Romijn, HA Henny

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2014.09.006

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“…• Although the Jatropha shell direct combustion process can be used to generate electricity and provide energy for the whole system, appropriate pollution control tech- Jatropha profitability, payment of expected subsidies, and pest damage play significant roles in the abandonment of Jatropha cultivation [152,153] South Africa Intensive harvesting labor (therefore unprofitable Jatropha cultivation), rainfall as the main determinant of Jatropha seed yield, lack of knowledge, and awareness of Jatropha among investors [154,155] Ghana Limited nurturing and management experience, poor business planning, limited community involvement, inequitable pay practices, barriers created by civil society, and unconstructive involvement of local officials [156,157] Tanzania Lack of government advocacy, structural, infrastructure and logistics issues, poor technical skills and knowledge, limited local research [158,159] nology and strategies should be employed to effectively reduce the NO x and dust emissions. • Jatropha trees with high oil content should be bred to reduce the oil feedstock cost and modern agricultural machinery equipment should be used to continuously improve the biodiesel process, increase production efficiency, and reduce production costs.…”

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Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of Jatropha biodiesel production in China

Liu

Zhu

Zhang

et al. 2022

Biomass Conv. Bioref.

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In this study, a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) is integrated within a life cycle assessment (LCA) model to comprehensively evaluate the energy, environment, and economic impacts of the Jatropha biodiesel production in China. The total energy consumption of producing 1 ton of Jatropha biodiesel is 17566.16 MJ, in which fertilizer utilization and methanol production consume 78.14% and 18.65% of the overall energy consumption, respectively. The production of 1 ton of Jatropha biodiesel emits a number of pollutants, including 1184.52 kg of CO2, 5.86 kg of dust, 5.59 kg of NOx, 2.67 kg of SO2, 2.38 kg of CH4, and 1.05 kg of CO. By calculating and comparing their environmental impacts potentials, it was discovered that NOx and dust emissions during the fertilizer application, combustion of Jatropha shells, and methanol production urgently require improvement, as they contribute to serious global warming and particulate matter formation issues. LCC study shows that the cost of Jatropha biodiesel is 796.32 USD/ton, which is mostly contributed by Jatropha oil cost (44.37% of the total cost) and human input (26.70% of the total cost). Additional profits are generated by the combustion of Jatropha shells and glycerol by-product, which can compensate 16.76% of the cost of Jatropha biodiesel. Graphical Abstract

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Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of Jatropha biodiesel production in China

Liu

Zhu

Zhang

et al. 2022

Biomass Conv. Bioref.

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“…A common approach for business models in developing countries involves targeting the customer side, where products and services match the customers' preferences [24,25], such as social entrepreneurship business models addressing the same customers [3,23]. Another way is by involving consumers as information sources [66] so that users will be more likely to innovate and aid in the development of a certain technology in the market [67].…”

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Challenges and Opportunities of Business Models in Sustainable Transitions: Evidence from Solar Energy Niche Development in Lebanon

Elmustapha

Hoppe

2020

Energies

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Although business models presumably have a prominent role in socio-technical change remarkably little research has been conducted in this domain, more particularly in the context of developing economies. In this paper, we tap into this knowledge gap and study business model components and the challenges they face. We argue that the market value of renewable energy technologies will increase when new business models are implemented to overcome financial and institutional challenges. We complement concepts of the business model literature with the insights from the sustainable transitions literature. This paper addresses two research questions: What are the challenges of business and financial models in the transition towards decentralized solar energy driven systems? And what are the promising opportunities for new business models in a developing country context? To answer these research questions, we use a case study research design focusing on niche market development of solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in Lebanon. Data collection involved analysis of relevant text documents and expert interviews with 30 informants across different groups of stakeholders. Data analysis involved qualitative interpretation of collected data against concepts from the business model and Strategic Niche Management literatures. The results show that business model challenges initially were highly dependent on donor aid, which contributed to the launch and network creation of niche markets. Later, a shift to micro-finance and business startup models was observed, which showed promising development. Knowledge transfer and community empowerment were found to play an important role in developing new business models that involve consumers more closely. As this development is expected to take place more often, we expect that new opportunity pathways will develop in developing economies like Lebanon.

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“…For example it has been suggested that the financial viability of jatropha biodiesel in Tanzania can increase if co-products are used to create additional revenue streams [236]. At this stage, the most promising biofuel co-product is sugarcane bagasse for electricity cogeneration in sugar mills.…”

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Biofuels in sub-Sahara Africa: Drivers, impacts and priority policy areas

Gasparatos

Maltitz

Johnson

et al. 2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Not quite the end for Jatropha? Assessing the financial viability of biodiesel production from Jatropha in Tanzania

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of Jatropha biodiesel production in China

Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of Jatropha biodiesel production in China

Challenges and Opportunities of Business Models in Sustainable Transitions: Evidence from Solar Energy Niche Development in Lebanon

Biofuels in sub-Sahara Africa: Drivers, impacts and priority policy areas

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