QUESTION
Need inputs and experiences for a comparative analysis of biogas digester models and its implementation in households in rural Maharashtra

Original Query: Sheldon Mendonca, Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR), Ahmednagar
Posted: 28 June 2006

I work with the renewable energy department recently formed by Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR). WOTR is looking to use renewable energy technologies to attempt solving the energy problems faced by communities in rural Maharashtra.

In this context, I would be grateful, if members of the community can share with me:

  • Criteria to be used for evaluation of the best biogas digester model (efficiency, cost, social acceptability, etc.) to suit individual households in rural areas.
  • Experiences and lessons learned by members while working with different biogas digester models.
  • Do’s and Don’ts identified by members while implementing household level biogas programmes at a large scale.

Please see attachment below for the responses.

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28 June 2006