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Book (series)Renewable energy interventions in the wheat landscape in Uzbekistan 2023
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No results found.Energy, climate change and agriculture are closely interlinked, and the introduction of renewable energy interventions in the agriculture sector can catalyse poverty reduction and climate change mitigation. The agricultural is an important sector of the economy for Uzbekistan as it employ over 26 percent of the total working population. Uzbekistan has universal access to energy in addition to significant fossil fuel resources, which are supported by a well-extended energy distribution network. However, the energy sector faces several challenges due to inefficient and outdated infrastructure, resulting in high losses as well as power outages, especially in rural areas. Access to stable energy is essential to rural farmers, especially for irrigation, as the impact of climate change is expected to intensify in the near future.This report is part of the technical analysis that informs the GEFs project preparation grant application (PPG) under the GEFs food system, land use and restoration (FOLUR) impact programme. The focus of the analysis is on three regions of Uzbekistan: the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Kashkadarya and Khorezm. Firstly, the report provides an overview of solar energy, wind energy and specific elements of bioenergy potential. Building on this, the report identifies specific renewable energy interventions that can enhance the agriculture production of wheat landscapes in the selected regions in Uzbekistan. In addition to the wheat value chain, the alfalfa, dairy and horticulture chains were identified as important chains for the country and the specific regions being considered. Furthermore, the assessment provides details on the specific types of renewable energy interventions that could be implemented for the specific value chains under evaluation, as well as the related costs and investment requirements. These interventions can help stabilize access to energy for farmers and overcome some of the current access shortages. -
Book (series)Green recovery in agrifood chains through sustainable energy interventions 2025
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No results found.This report delves into the potential of renewable energy interventions within the agrifood value chains of Zambia, with a specific focus on cereals, dairy, horticulture, tobacco, fisheries, and roots and tubers. It furthermore aims to evaluate the feasibility of various renewable energy interventions, such as solar irrigation, solar drying, solar milling, solar freezing, and e-mobility. The evaluation encompasses the technical, economic, and environmental aspects, with the objective to quantify their impacts on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, capital investment, and productivity.The findings of the report emphasize the positive impact of renewable energy interventions on the agrifood sector in Zambia, while illustrating the benefits, such as reduced GHG emissions, improved energy access and security, enhanced food quality and safety, as well as increased income and employment opportunities. In addition, the report underscores the significance of a comprehensive and integrated approach to facilitate the adoption and scaling up of renewable energy interventions. The detailed analysis of energy use and demand within the selected agrifood value chains, coupled with the proposed renewable energy interventions, stresses the potential to enhance sustainability and efficiency across these sectors. Moreover, the report's focus on a household energy survey conducted in the Meheba refugee camp puts an emphasis on a holistic understanding of the energy needs and preferences of the refugee settlement. -
Book (series)Establishing residue supply chains to reduce open burning – The case of rice straw and renewable energy in Punjab, India 2022
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No results found.Open burning of crop residues in India is a serious issue that not only impacts human health but is also detrimental to soil health in the long term. According to the estimates from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, about 500 million tonnes of crop residues are generated annually. While a portion of these residues is used for various purposes, a larger portion is burnt in the fields. The problem seems to be specifically severe in Punjab where a large quantity of rice straw is nurnt after harvesting rice to prepare the field quickly and cheaply for wheat cultivation. It is in this background that the project aimed to support the local government in Punjab and the national government of India to use rice straw productively and avoid open burning. Rice straw is a useful resource that can be used in-situ to maintain soil fertility as well as ex-situ to produce value added products including energy. However, a key challenge in using crop residues, including rice straw, is to mobilize it in systematically. This report presents a model crop residue value chain that can support the collection, transport, storage of rice straw which can enable productive uses of rice straw. Moreover, it estimates the quantity of rice straw produced in each district in Punjab and further estimates the investment needed in developing a crop residue supply chain in the state. Finally, it also undertakes a techno-economic assessment of energy technlogies to identify the most profitable way to use rice straw to produce sustainable energy.
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