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Rethinking Waste: Biorefineries for a Sustainable Energy Future in Africa Africa's rapid urbanization creates a growing waste management burden, coupled with persistent energy insecurity. Biorefineries offer a promising solution, transforming waste into valuable biofuels, biogas, and bioproducts. Research shows promise for continent-specific feedstocks like cassava for bioethanol production, with studies exceeding 90% yield. However, challenges like limited infrastructure, feedstock logistics, and ensuring food security alongside biofuel production need to be addressed. This Research paper explores the techno-economic feasibility of biorefineries within Africa's context, highlighting opportunities to create a cleaner environment, enhance energy security, and drive economic growth. Join our channel to learn more about sustainability and climate change https://lnkd.in/eX4iqGXi #Africa #Urbanization #Climatechange #Research #Poster #Biorefineries

Fuel Treatment: Creating Value from Waste in Africa Fuel treatment plays a vital role in creating value from waste in Africa, offering sustainable solutions to energy poverty, environmental challenges, and socioeconomic development. By harnessing the potential of biomass waste for energy production, fuel treatment initiatives contribute to cleaner environments, healthier communities, and more resilient economies across the continent. Continued investment in research, technology transfer, and policy support is essential to scale up these initiatives and unlock their full potential for sustainable development in Africa. view full article here; https://lnkd.in/diZGz9Xx

Part 2. Note, the knowledge of NOPAL “Power” can be transformative. If only these group of women can have the knowledge and access to utilizing NOPAL as a biomass source (energy source) for home-made digesters to produce biogas for cooking and forage for livestock, the burdens on these group of women can be alleviated, thus mitigating environmental degradation and the associated health risks. Integrating Nopal into existing climate change initiatives in Nigeria such as the National Agency for Green Great Wall (NGGW) projects in the northern regions of Nigeria could be the game-changer, not only for Nigeria but the entire sub-region. By promoting Nopal cultivation within these projects, we can successfully address land degradation, biodiversity, enhance food security and create sustainable livelihoods, which shall have immediate direct impact on these women and children in the aforementioned regions of Nigeria, for this is sustainable and lasting. However, this critical question and the elephant in the house is still staring at all. Yes, the challenges remains: How do we access NOPAL and make it readily available, a non-native plant, for the people of the North East and North West of Nigeria particularly and the entire Nigeria at large to cultivate for sustainable livelihood, sustainable renewable biomass for energy, sustainable forage for livestock, food for humans and mitigation of climate change? To improve livelihoods and resilience in face of climate challenges. It's time for collaborations, coalition-building and alliances within the industry players to overcome this obstacles and implement sustainable solutions effectively worldwide, for the next big thing. This requires tangible action now, not just round table talks any more. Let's unite, roll up our sleeves, and make it happen. Today is the day to act, together with concerted efforts and a shared commitment we can create a sustainable future for these folks with little or no hope. Together, we can make that difference and empower affected communities with hope and resilience. NOPAL POWER!!! #nopal #sustainabledevelopment #biomass #Acresal #NGGW #

Transforming Waste into Wealth: A Sustainable Future for South Africa Excited to share an incredible initiative from Renu Earth bringing innovative biomass pyrolysis technology to South Africa. This project in KwaZulu Natal will convert sawmill waste into high-grade biochar and wood vinegar, significantly boosting soil health while generating carbon credits. Key Highlights: - Environmental Impact: Reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating fire risks by repurposing sawmill waste. - Economic Benefits: New revenue streams for sawmillers and job creation for local communities. - Soil Restoration: Enhancing soil organic matter in South Africa’s farmlands, leading to better crop yields. - Carbon Credits: A major revenue driver, with potential to generate substantial income through international markets. This initiative is more than just waste management—it's about regenerating our land, revitalizing the economy, and contributing to global climate goals. The pilot phase is underway, and we’re eager to see the positive impact this will have on both the environment and the local economy. #Sustainability #Biomass #Agriculture #CarbonCredits #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #SouthAfrica

🌍 Big News: HomeBiogas Achieves Gold Standard Certification! Exciting times at HomeBiogas as we announce a game-changing milestone: our carbon project in Kenya has received the prestigious Gold Standard certification! This achievement signifies a major leap towards sustainable living, transforming access to clean energy for communities across Kenya. 🍃 Innovating for a Greener Future: Our cutting-edge technology captures and removes Methane, leading the charge in actively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 Empowering Communities: We’re turning waste into renewable energy and Bio fertilizer enhancing the lives of small dairy farmers and their families by fostering resilience and supporting regenerative agriculture. 🔗 Join Our Journey: We’re just getting started. With a vision to expand our impact further, your support can help us empower more families with clean, renewable energy. Read more about how we're making a difference and how you can be a part of this transformative journey in our latest blog post: Big News: https://lnkd.in/dXE3MkN8 💡 Let’s make waste matter and build a cleaner, greener planet together. #biogas #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #goldstandard #RenewableEnergy #regenerativeagriculture #reducecarbonfootprint #carboncapture

#circulareconomy #wastetoenergy2 We’re delighted to announce the formation of Africa Waste to Energy Limited (“AW2E”, https://www.aw2e.co), with our partners at SDEM UK Limited. Based in London and Lagos, we are turning waste into energy to drive the provision of affordable, distributed power, cooling and heating across Africa. With a principal focus on the agricultural sector - which contributes ~ 35% of GDP in Sub-Saharan Africa - we are helping markets, producers, processors, distributors and logistics businesses to affordable power from the organic waste which is today’s problem and tomorrow’s fuel source. By turning that abundant waste into biogas, we deliver essentially free power, and from that power, and its own waste in the form of the exhaust gases from the generators using the biogas, we deliver free cooling - for temperature-controlled storage and logistics - and heating, for drying or hot water. And we replace or avoid the use of fossil fuels, whilst increasing customer revenues, and reducing food losses by providing refrigeration and temperature management, with huge reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions. This is the Circular Economy with Waste to Energy Squared.

I recently read that around 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity. UNBELIEVABLE! Are we really in the 21st century? This is around 7% of the world's population living without light at night. When looking for environment-positive solutions to this massive challenge, I came across Peter BenHur Nyeko and his company Mandulis Energy, who are changing the story. Their REPARLE project is magnificent. It turns agricultural waste into electricity and provides renewable energy to connected rural communities in Uganda. They are now constructing Africa's largest biomass gasification power plant, a 20 MW project that will provide sustainable energy and economic progress. Mandulis Energy is also driving tremendous impact through their briquette-making equipment that offers sustainable cooking options to over 7,000 consumers already. They are poised for explosive growth. Their biochar byproduct also promotes soil health and increases crop yields, making farming more sustainable. Mandulis Energy is inspiring in what they do. Their impact-first methods resonate deeply and I am now trying to see if there is potential for collaboration within the projects we are embarking on at WYLD PLANET. Zero waste, waste to energy and alleviating societal problems in rural communities are all a part of our ethos. It would be a privilege to work with such like-minded people to make the world a slightly better place. Interested? Let's discuss in the comments how innovation can propel world change while helping stop biodiversity loss. What other innovative solutions have you observed having an impact? P.S. Over the last few years, I have read so many incredibly inspiring stories of entrepreneurs working towards global change. In the coming few months, I'll be writing about these amazing innovations that go above and beyond in the fight against climate change, global warming, community empowerment and biodiversity loss. #WYLDPLANET #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #MandulisEnergy #ClimateAction

Generating energy from waste is a concept that is finally gaining traction in South Africa. A new innovative project close to Pretoria in Gauteng, South Africa, will produce much-needed energy while reducing landfill requirements and greenhouse gas emissions.   SRK Consulting was recently appointed as independent environmental consultant by Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) to undertake the requisite environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant on a five-hectare site at Sunderland Ridge, west of Centurion. According to Darryll Kilian, partner and principal environmental consultant at SRK Consulting, the Sunderland Ridge biogas facility will generate both electricity and gas. “This project is at the nexus of all the critical issues that face our society today, including how we manage our growing demand for energy, our increasing volumes of waste, and the reality of climate change – as well as food security,” says Kilian. “This facility will help the province face its landfill constraints while cutting methane emissions and creating natural fertiliser to promote organic agriculture,” he adds. The plant will process organic waste from the agriculture and food sectors to produce biogas, which will be converted into electricity for the national grid. The biogas will also be compressed and sold to an off‑take customer. The other product of the process is digestate – a quality fertiliser containing all nutrients and micronutrients necessary for modern farming. To read the full article click on the link below or visit the WhyAfrica website, your one-stop-shop for on-the-ground information and business intelligence about Africa.   WhyAfrica specialises in the sustainable utilisation and responsible extraction of Africa’s natural resources.   WhyAfrica supports and covers the empowerment of African communities, especially women and the youth, through sustainable development projects.   In picture is Bio2Watt’s existing organic biogas plant in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng. Image credit: SRK Consulting/BEH Holdings.   Leon Louw SRK Consulting Sally Braham   #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #africa #mining #exploration #quarrying #equipment #agriculture #farming #forestry #ESG #infrastructure #watermanagement #energy #tourism #sustainability #carbonemissions #naturalresources #environment #naturalresourcemangement #environmentalmanagent #biodiversity #conservation #travel #climatechange #extremeweatherevents  https://lnkd.in/dys4Zp6z

🌍 Energy Globe World Award #Countdown Continues: As our journey to the Energy Globe #World Award in #Trondheim progresses, we're excited to share more inspiring #Earth category #nominees. Let’s dive into their transformative work: 🇿🇲 #Zambia’s Hysper Youth Enterprise is making big steps with their 'Biogas for Green Entrepreneurship Project'. Targeting #rural energy, #deforestation, and youth #unemployment, the initiative plans to reach 5,000 households. By using #pig farming for biogas production, it’s fostering a greener #economy and empowering #youth with vital skills. The project is offering cooking gas, electricity, and organic fertilizers, while simultaneously tackling poverty and climate change. 🇹🇿 In #Tanzania, the Kokota Islet shines brighter with its Solar Project by Photons Energy Ltd. Transforming 450 lives, the project has #replaced kerosene lamps with clean #solar energy, enhancing economic growth, health, and education. A remarkable shift towards eco-friendly #power that's setting a replicable standard for off-grid communities across #Africa. 🇩🇿 Lastly, Algeria’s Ksar Tafilelt Tajdit, a sustainable #city in Ghardaïa, stands as a 22.5-hectare #marvel. The @AMIDOUL Foundation’s initiative champions water #conservation and climate #resilience, using local materials and methods to #reduce energy consumption. This sustainable city is an #exemplar for communities worldwide. Stay tuned as we unveil more inspiring #projects! #environment #climate #cleanenergy #greenenergy #circulareconomy #renewables #energyefficieny #environmentaprotection #sustainablesolutions #energyglobeaward #energyglobe

d.light’s 600,000 cookstoves project verified as top source of quality carbon credits 👉 Global verification body Verra certifies d.light’s clean cookstove projects in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. 👉 Initiative to distribute 600,000 clean cookstoves, which are now verified by leading certifiers as a trusted source of high-quality carbon credits. 👉 Launched in 2022, these projects have already positively impacted over one million lives and are on track to transform the lives of three million people by 2025. Learn more 👉 https://cutt.ly/6w51UikY #sustainableenergy #africa #carboncredits #climatefinance #africa #kenya #nigeria #uganda #renewableenergy #climate #carbonfootprint #innovation #investment #tech