Bioenergy for Sustainable Energy Access in Africa

LTS International Limited

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Abstract: LTS International, the University of Edinburgh and E4tech are implementing Phase I of the Bioenergy for Sustainable Energy Access in Africa (BSEAA) study. BSEAA is investigating opportunities and challenges for the roll-out of bioenergy technology in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and supporting the development of innovative solutions. Iterative phases of literature review, stakeholder mapping and technology value chain prioritisation led to the shortlisting of anaerobic digestion, gasification and combustion-based steam turbines as the most promising bioenergy technologies for BSEAA-supported research and innovation. During the Case Study phase of the assignment, a sample of representative installations was visited and desk research was conducted on steam turbines for heat or power production at sub-1 MW scale. This Case Study Report draws upon these experiences to highlight the main barriers and opportunities for wider adoption of anaerobic digestion, gasification and smallscale steam turbines in SSA, and to identify potential research themes for further research.