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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 However, the energy sector faces several challenges due to inefficient and outdated infrastructure, resulting in high losses as well as power outages, especially in rural areas.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 (stand-alone)Technical and investment guidelines for milk cooling centres 2015
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No results found.Dairying is an essential part of integrated farming systems in developing countries and countries in transition, where milk accounts for a significant share of livestock GDP. Milk and dairy are an important subsector in the national economies of many developing countries, providing food, regular incomes for households and sustainable livelihoods for rural farmers and small and microenterprises. This book examines and provides guidance on the options for investing in milk collection and cooling s ystems for smallholders. As cooling is the most widely used technique for preserving raw milk, the publication focuses on the planning, feasibility, startup and operation of milk cooling centres (MCCs). It reviews small-scale milk cooling and preservation technologies employed around the world; discusses the steps to be followed when establishing a new MCC and selecting appropriate equipment and technology for its sustainable operation, especially in developing and transitional countries; and ex amines precooling options that minimize the overhead costs of cooling milk – nine milk cooling options and configurations are discussed in detail. Investors and farmers can select the option best suited to their location, depending on milk availability and access to roads, power, water, etc. Various power supplies and renewable energy options for MCCs are discussed, and the potential for using renewable energy such as solar, wind and geothermal power is reviewed and explored. The book also discu sses basic economic indicators and financial analysis methods for operating MCCs cost-effectively. This book aims to serve as a reference and guideline document for small and microenterprises, small-scale organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, the manufacturers of bulk milk coolers for small and microenterprises, and teaching and educational institutions offering courses in dairying, food sciences and technology. -
Book (stand-alone)Turning rice residues into energy in combined heat and power systems in Turkey
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No results found.Turkey has a large agriculture sector and relies heavily on imported fossil fuels for most of its domestic energy consumption. As a result, the country has been trying to diversify domestic energy supply and has established several renewable energy targets by renewable energy type, e.g. biomass, solar, hydro. One of these targets is for biomass based electricity production to reach 1 000 MW by 2023. In this context, this case study presents and assesses a specific bioenergy supply chain to produce electricity in a combined heat and power system. The chain considered is that of rice residues from the rice value chain in the province of Samsun.
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