Solid biofuels

Manandhar, Ashish; Mousavi‐Avval, Seyed Hashem; Tatum, Jaden; Shrestha, Esha; Nazemi, Parisa; Shah, Ajay

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819242-9.00017-8

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“…Instead, solid biofuels have become popular. These are normally manufactured as pellets from biowaste or as the side-products of the food/sewing/lumbering industries, e.g., sawdust, straw, shavings, lumber chips, fabric scraps, olive bones, tree rind, nut shells or sunflower seed shells [ 51 , 52 ]. Manure, as a side product of livestock farming, is also an important resource for preparing solid biofuel tablets and pellets [ 53 , 54 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Using Alternative Sources of Energy for Decarbonization: A Piece of Cake, but How to Cook This Cake?

Boguslavsky

Sharov

Шарова

2022

IJERPH

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Few analytical or research works claim that the negative impact of improper use of ASEs may be comparable with that of hydrocarbons and sometimes even greater. It has become a common view that “green” energy (ASE) is clean, safe and environmentally friendly (eco-friendly) in contrast with “black” energy (hydrocarbons). We analyzed 144 works on systemic and/or comparative research of the modern and prospective ASE: biofuels, hydrogen, hydropower, nuclear power, wind power, solar power, geothermal power, oceanic thermal power, tidal power, wind wave power and nuclear fusion power. We performed our analysis within the Spaceship Earth paradigm. We conclude that there is no perfect ASE that is always eco-friendly. All ASEs may be dangerous to the planet considered as a closed and isolated unit (“spaceship”) if they are used in an inconsistent manner. This is not in the least a reason to deny them as prospective sources of energy. Using all ASEs in different proportions in various regions of the planet, where their harm to the planet and humanity can be minimized and, on the contrary, their efficiency maximized, would give humanity the opportunity to decarbonize the Earth, and make the energy transition in the most effective way.

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confidence: 99%

Using Alternative Sources of Energy for Decarbonization: A Piece of Cake, but How to Cook This Cake?

Boguslavsky

Sharov

Шарова

2022

IJERPH

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“…Energy demand at the global level is continuously increasing due to the rapid population growth and the need to use more energy for domestic and industrial purposes (Yigezu and Jawo, 2021;Molina et al, 2022). Accordingly, forecast based on the International Energy Agency (EIA) and other energy sources, estimates that energy demand will rise by approximately 50-65% between 2020 to the year 2040 (Stanescu et al, 2021;Manandhar et al, 2022). Forests contribute immensely to economic and social development through formal trade in timber, environmental services, non-timber forest products, safety, net spiritual and aesthetic value.…”

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Fuelwood Supply Consumption and Dynamic on Forest Resource in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County Kenya

Kandie,

Kipkore,

Odwor

2024

Am. J. Environ. Econ.

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Forestry is a source of livelihood for many farmers and rural households in developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the utilization of fuelwood in Africa contributes greatly to desert encroachment and consequently has implications with regard to climate change. Its, little to understand about the drivers and dynamics of fuelwood consumption in Kenya and other African countries. This study is to analyze determinants of refugee camp forest resource utilization efficiency Kakuma refugee camp Turkana county. It accomplishes two broad objectives:( 1) To analyse utilization of fuelwood from indigenous tree species supplied to the camp, the profitability of firewood supplied to the local market and a growing body of evidence on the influence of utilization of fuelwood in the camp in the refugee camp, as the host community get cash from the refugees and food ration in exchange with the resource (Fuelwood) in a household’s level. It embraced a mixed methods approach embedded with an explanatory research design for concurrent triangulation. The study interviewed a total of 296 respondents through HH questionnaires, the KII Tool and FGD Guide. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic framework approach while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential (correlations) statistics on SPSS. Results suggest that even with minimal investment in both productive and non-productive assets (M=2.40) and SD=0.99) from cash purchase of fuelwood from agencies, there is significant negative effect (r=0.139) and P=0.05) between asset accumulation and poverty reduction among targeted household. study reveals that the provision of alternative sources of energy has the potential to reduce overdependence on wood fuel by the refugees in Kakuma Kenya. Therefore, the government ought to support other cheaper energy alternatives like alternatives gadgets and energy-saving cooking technologies, while the local administrators should integrate the refugee needs in the development plans for equal distribution of resources at large

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“…Globally, energy demand is continuously increasing due to population growth and the need for more energy for domestic and industrial uses [1,2]. Reliably, International Energy Agency (IEA) and other energy sources have forecasted that the demand for energy will increase by approximately 50-65% by the year turn of the year 2040 [3,4]. Despite varied sources of energy, fuel wood accounts for 44.2-58.7% of all global energy consumed globally [5,6], which benefit at least 1.7-2.1 billion peoples' energy need for lighting, heating and cooking activities [7].…”

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Potential of Agroforestry in Sustainable Fuelwood Supply in Kenya

Kinyili¹

2022

JENR

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Sub Saharan African (SSA) region rely heavily on fuelwood for their energy needs and will potentially increase in the foreseeable future due to increased population growth in the region. The continued utilization of fuelwood in the region subject to inefficient technology of energy conversion is projected to put more increasing pressure on forest cover and resources. The decline in forest resources is a precursor to exploration of other resources that may provide energy to human, in which agroforestry comes in mind. Therefore, the aim of this discussion paper was to review the status of fuelwood consumption patterns in Kenya, while highlighting the status and sustainability of fuelwood sector in the country. One of the approaches to deal with fuelwood problem is to enhance adoption of agroforestry, with an aim of reducing the harvest of wood and non-wood products in forests through sustainable planting of trees in the farms. However, the main constraints identified in adopting agroforestry for sustainable forest management were: Lack of suitable laws, legislation and policy framework, unavailability of planting material, inadequacy of research and extension services, long gestation time, access to credit, and finally land tenure and security. In order to expand the adoption of agroforestry for sustainable forest resource use, there is a need for logical approach aimed in promoting a multi-purpose agroforestry system under local farming systems where there is still large land capable of sustaining the practice.

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Solid biofuels

Cited by 9 publications

References 63 publications

Using Alternative Sources of Energy for Decarbonization: A Piece of Cake, but How to Cook This Cake?

Using Alternative Sources of Energy for Decarbonization: A Piece of Cake, but How to Cook This Cake?

Fuelwood Supply Consumption and Dynamic on Forest Resource in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County Kenya

Potential of Agroforestry in Sustainable Fuelwood Supply in Kenya

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