Biogas Systems In India

At a glance..

This publication is one of a series issued by VITA to document the activities of its worldwide Renewable Energy Program. This study is an assessment of the "appropriateness" of biogas technology in meeting some of the needs of India's rural population.

The details..

Biogas Systems in India is an assessment of the appropriateness of biogas technology for meeting some of the energy needs of rural communities. The author, Robert Jon Lichtman, examines various factors that contribute to making a biogas system successful and sustainable. He draws on his extensive research involving government officials, industrialists, university researchers, missionaries, social workers, journalists and voluntary groups among others.

The book provides an overview of how biogas systems work and their potential as village-level technologies. It also delves into digester designs and operation techniques that are suitable for Indian conditions. Readers will learn about gas distribution methods as well as different ways to use this renewable resource such as cooking fuel or electricity generation.

One key aspect explored by Lichtman is economic analysis which helps readers understand how much it costs to set up a village-scale system compared with other sources like kerosene or firewood. Additionally he looks at case studies where these systems have been implemented successfully including details on what worked well versus areas needing improvement.

Overall Biogas Systems in India offers valuable insights into one solution for addressing both environmental concerns related to pollution from traditional fuels used by rural households while providing access to clean affordable energy.