Biomass energy utilization in rural areas may contribute to alleviating energy crisis and global warming: A case study in a typical agro-village of Shandong, China

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 3132-3139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.H. Zheng ◽  
Z.F. Li ◽  
S.F. Feng ◽  
M. Lucas ◽  
G.L. Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Energy Crisis

scholarly journals Techno-Economic Analysis of Biomass Energy Utilization through Gasification Technology for Sustainable Energy Production and Economic Development in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gbeminiyi M. Sobamowo ◽  
Sunday J. Ojolo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Gasification Technology

Nigeria has not been able to provide enough electric power to her about 200 million people. The last effort by the federal government to generate 6000 MW power by the end of 2009 failed. Even with the available less than 6000 MW of electricity generated in the country, only about 40% of the population have access to the electricity from the National Grid, out of which, urban centers have more than 80% accessibility while rural areas, which constitute about 70% of the total population, have less than 20% of accessibility to electricity. This paper addresses the possibility of meeting the energy demand in Nigeria through biomass gasification technology. The techno-economic analysis of biomass energy is demonstrated and the advantages of the biomass gasification technology are presented. Following the technical analysis, Nigeria is projected to have total potential of biomass of about 5.5 EJ in 2020 which has been forecast to increase to about 29.8 EJ by 2050. Based on a planned selling price of $0.727/kWh, the net present value of the project was found to be positive, the cost benefit ratio is greater than 1, and the payback period of the project is 10.14 years. These economic indicators established the economic viability of the project at the given cost. However, economic analysis shows a selling price of $0.727/kWh. Therefore, the capital investment cost, operation and maintenance cost, and fuel cost can be reduced through the development of the gasification system using local materials, purposeful and efficient plantation of biomass for the energy generation, giving out of financial incentives by the government to the investors, and locating the power plant very close to the source of feedstock generation.

scholarly journals Driving and Influencing Factors of Biomass Energy Utilization from the Perspective of Farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 269-274
Author(s):  
Minghao Liu ◽  
Zhaoyong Sun ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Zheng Wei ◽  
Baorui Liang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Structure

Biomass energy is one of the most important renewable energy sources. Full utilization of this energy helps to optimize agricultural development, improve our living environment, and replace some non-renewable energy sources, thereby promoting the eco-environment across the country. However, biomass energy has not been extensively utilized in rural areas of China. Many farmers are not very enthusiastic about the use of biomass energy. Many scholars have tried to boost the willingness of farmers to utilize biomass energy. Therefore, this paper collects the relevant data from six aspects, namely, environmental factor, cost factor, income factor, behavior factor, policy factor, and personal factor, and constructs a binary logistic regression model. On this basis, the driving and influencing factors of biomass energy utilization were empirically analyzed from the perspective of farmers. The results show that the development of biomass energy is mainly affected by the farmers’ awareness of national energy strategy, the relevant costs of biomass utilization, and the attitude of family members and village committee. The research provides an important reference for further promotion of biomass energy, elevation of its utilization efficiency, and optimization of energy structure in rural China.

Biomass energy utilization and soil carbon sequestration in rural China: A case study based on circular agriculture

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 013107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanglei Wu ◽  
Da Cheng ◽  
Lijun Li ◽  
Caihong Li ◽  
Gaoming Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Soil Carbon ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Soil Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization

A Case Study of Renewable Energy Development in Myanmar

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ei Hnin Hlaing ◽  
Paul Dargusch
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Energy Growth ◽  
Clean Technologies ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

Myanmar has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, and most of its inhabitants, who lack access to electricity, live off-grid in rural areas. Despite Myanmar having abundant sun and wind energy resources, which could potentially generate electricity for rural communities, renewable energy growth in Myanmar is stunted. In this article, we examine the case study of renewable energy development in Myanmar to better understand the factors that influence renewable energy development and deployment in a developing country context. Our analysis reveals that there are numerous reasons for the lack of solar, wind, and biomass energy growth in Myanmar, such as regressive electricity tariffs, problematic hydropower contracts, low levels of social acceptance and awareness of clean technologies, and a lack of institutional policy framework for renewable energy. To reduce energy poverty and increase the share of electricity generation from renewable resources in Myanmar, we recommend tariff reforms and the establishment of a transparent, effective national policy framework. Increasing access to financial resources in rural areas, gaining public trust and support from local communities, and promoting their involvement in decision making in renewable energy projects should also be prioritised. Disseminating knowledge on clean technologies is also recommended to increase environmental awareness and encourage long-term behavioural change.

Energy utilization for distributed thermal production in rural areas: A case study of a self-sustaining system in Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 1014-1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
José P. Paredes-Sánchez ◽  
Luis M. López-Ochoa ◽  
Luis M. López-González ◽  
Jesús Las-Heras-Casas ◽  
Jorge Xiberta-Bernat
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Utilization

Government Policies and Rural Entrepreneurship- Case Study of an Horticulture Entrepreneur

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod N. Sambrani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Process Development ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Rural Entrepreneurship ◽  
Development Institutions ◽  
Startup Time ◽  
Nursery Management ◽  
The Government

India is a country which is in forefront of being called a developed nation. To be a developed nation, India has to first look at its rural development, because 70 percent of the population live in rural areas, which means more than 700 million people are spread across 6,27,000 villages. Rural development is more than ever before linked to entrepreneurship. Establishments and agencies promoting rural development now look at entrepreneurship as a strategic development medium that could speed up the rural development process. Development institutions believe that rural entrepreneurship offers a huge potential for employment. In this paper a case study of a young entrepreneur who has taken up horticulture (vegetable plants nursery) as his full time profession, with a mission to help the neighbouring farmers is studied, the purpose of this paper is to understand the government role (policies and schemes), the difficulties faced by the entrepreneur during the startup time and knowledge transfer from the horticulture department, nursery management. The methodology followed is in-depth interaction with the entrepreneur. The outcome of paper will be to understand how rural entrepreneurship is helping improve the quality of life for families, communities and individuals leading to sustainable economy and environment.

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