The potential of a dual purpose improved cookstove for low income earners in Ghana – Improved cooking methods and biochar production

Akolgo, Gilbert Ayine; Essandoh, Eric Osei; Gyamfi, Samuel; Atta-Darkwa, Thomas; Kumi, Ebenezer Nyarko; Maia, C. M. B. de F.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.044

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“…According to Hagan [59], despite the fact that 50% of Ghana's energy source is derived from biomass at the household level, straw from maize, sorghum and rice constitutes the use biomass as cooking fuel. Research done by Akolgo [60] across all the 10 regions of Ghana reveals that 74% of the Ghanaian population use biomass such as charcoal, firewood, maize stalk and sawdust as cooking fuels. Out of a total of 74% of the Ghanaian population using biomass as fuel for cooking, the research disclosed that 2% of these population use maize stalk as cooking fuel.…”

Section: Feed For Livestockmentioning

confidence: 99%

Estimation and Efficient Utilization of Straw Resources in Ghana

Seglah

Wang

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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The significance of this research is on maize, rice, sorghum, millet, groundnut, soybeans and cowpea straw for stronger sustainability in Ghana’s economic development. Quantifying and re-use of crop straw resources in Ghana is still at the infancy stage hampering the efficient recycling of these resources in a sustainable manner. Sustainability is straw as a renewable resource to improve soils, livestock production, generate renewable energy and reduce pollution for development. The aim of this research was to estimate the crop straw yield from 2006 to 2016 and identify the various utilization modes for major cereals and legumes in Ghana. In addition the distribution of maize, rice, sorghum and cowpea straw across major producing regions was calculated. Results obtained showed that 77,404,709.75 tonnes of cereals and legumes straw were produced in Ghana from 2006 to 2016. Cereal straw recorded a 72.3% yield whilst legume straw recorded 26.8%. Maize and groundnut straw recorded the highest yield of 37,323,264.16 and 12,495,288.96 tonnes respectively. Brong Ahafo region of Ghana had the highest maize straw yield with the Northern region recording readily availability of both cereals and legumes straw resources. The major re-use methods of straw in Ghana are as livestock feed, fertilizer, cooking fuel, for sale and as a substrate for mushroom production. We recommend strategies the government can adapt to develop policies geared towards the accurate recording of straw and their comprehensive utilization in Ghana. The efficient utilization of straw resources will reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, serve as feed for livestock, reduce pollution, generate biofuels plus generate employment to benefit the rural economy.

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Section: Feed For Livestockmentioning

confidence: 99%

Estimation and Efficient Utilization of Straw Resources in Ghana

Seglah

Wang

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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“…Some studies have shown that some of the disseminated cookstoves are used less frequently and some are completely abandoned [10] hence registering limited success of the stove promotion program. Studies by [11,12,13] argued that for successful outcomes of any intervention that intends to change people's behaviors consideration of both intensive and extensive margins of behavior is important. This implies that, it is not only the mere technology adoption that counts (extensive margin) rather, the focus should also be on the way new technology is used [13].…”

Section: Ics Product Value Chain Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Successes and Challenges of Improved Biomass Cooking Stoves Adoption along the Product Value Chain in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Massawe

2019

JENRR

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The aim of this study was to assess the adoption of ICS along the value chain. The existing studies have focused much on measuring adoption based on the user’s installation or purchase of the ICS and few have gone to the level of assessing other aspects along the ICS value chain. The argument of this paper is that adoption is a multidimensional concept that goes beyond the initial acquisition of the stove to the sustained use of the same. Using a cross-sectional study design data were collected from 294 households in two Districts of Kilimanjaro regions and were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings show that at the lower levels of value chain i.e. promotion and distributions the efforts have been somehow successful since people are aware of ICS benefits and negative effects of using traditional fuels and stoves. In addition, various stove distributors and technicians are in place. On the other hand, the uptake is limited since only 26% of all households had ICS in place of which only 22.1% had functional stoves. The intensity of ICS use is very limited and households have not integrated the stove into household cooking behavior. The study concludes that the stoves program implementers have adopted a disintegrated approach that disconnects various levels of the value chain. The efforts are much concentrated at lowers levels with limited interventions to address challenges limiting uptake, the intensity of use and sustained adoption. The study recommends that a holistic and integrated approach that will facilitate ICS adoption along the value chain should be adopted. This approach will facilitate forward and backward communications on challenges facing each level of the value chain.

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“…Several studies conducted in Ghana have shown that there is a great potential for energy generation from waste produced in the country (Duku et al, 2011a;Ofori-Boateng, 2013;Mohammed et al, 2013;Kemausuor et al, 2014;Ulrike et al, 2014;Gyamfi et al, 2015;Danquah et al, 2018;Akolgo et al, 2018;Acheampong et al, 2019) and recent studies conducted in developed countries (Gomaa et al, 2020). This notwithstanding, the country is yet to explore or implement any comprehensive waste to energy generation system to harness this potential (Ofori, 2016).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential for waste to energy generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana

Amo-Asamoah

Owusu‐Manu

Asumadu

et al. 2020

IJESM

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Purpose Globally, waste management has been a topical issue in the past few decades due to the continual increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation that is becoming difficult to handle with conventional waste management techniques. The situation is much more pronounced in economically developing countries where population growth rate and urbanisation are becoming uncontrollable. The purpose of this study was to assess the potential for waste to energy generation in the Kumasi metropolis, the second-largest city in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach To address the objectives of the study, a quantitative research approach, namely, the questionnaire was adopted. The data analysis was done using the statistical package for social sciences version 25, including both descriptive and inferential statistics to give an in-depth meaning to the responses from the participants. Findings The results showed that several factors hinder waste to energy technology in Ghana; key among them was high capital cost, high operational cost and lack of governmental support and policy framework. The results also revealed that 1 m3 of biogas generated from MSW in Kumasi could generate 36 MJ of energy, equivalent to 10 kW/h. Originality/value The unique contribution made by the paper is that it combines expert opinions, empirical data that included time series data and opinion of key actors in the waste management chain in assessing the potential for waste to energy generation in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana.

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The potential of a dual purpose improved cookstove for low income earners in Ghana – Improved cooking methods and biochar production

Cited by 29 publications

References 25 publications

Estimation and Efficient Utilization of Straw Resources in Ghana

Estimation and Efficient Utilization of Straw Resources in Ghana

Successes and Challenges of Improved Biomass Cooking Stoves Adoption along the Product Value Chain in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Potential for waste to energy generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana

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