Household Biogas from Dung

Description: The project activity (in nine states of India, namely Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh) consists of setting up small-scale household biogas plants using cow dung to substitute wood used to fuel inefficient mud stoves. The technology reduces uncontrolled deforestation in the area, improves sanitary conditions by providing a facility to boil off drinking water, and increases overall health by reducing kitchen smoke.

Project Type: Biomass Combustion Location: India and 8 other locations Quantity: 35,000 tonnes CO2e per year Accounting period: - Operator: Integrated Sustainable Energy and Ecological Development Association Certification: Gold Standard Supported by: firstclimate (Germany) Entry created: 22nd April 2009 Last updated: 12th August 2010	Loading map...
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