Strategies for Biomass Energy

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Strategies for Biomass Energy The SADC Programme
for Energy Conservation (ProBec)
Freddie O. Motlhatlhedi, Coordinator SADC Energy
Projects and Programmes, South Africa
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Biomass Energy
- fulfilling energy needs today
and tomorrow ?
Best practices from the SADC Programme for
Biomass Energy Conservation (ProBEC) presented
by Freddie O. Motlhatlhedi Co-ordinator SADC
Energy Programmes
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Situation of biomass energy
Importance Accounts for 80 of RE worldwide
Accounts for 70 90 of the energy used in
sub-Saharan Africa Absolute number of people
using biomass for cooking and heating will
increase Sidelined in energy policies and
strategies
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Situation of biomass energy
Advantages Low cost Ready to use Locally
available
Disadvantages of traditional (inefficient)
use Enormous health risk High work
burden CO2 emissions Land degradation
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Lessons from SADC Programme for Biomass
Energy Conservation in Southern Africa
(ProBEC)
Vision
All population should be able to satisfy their
energy needs in an affordable and sustainable
manner
Conviction

• Biomass energy
• if used efficiently-
• is an affordable and a sustainable option

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Measures to use biomass energy in an affordable
and sustainable manner
Using efficient technologies
Applying energy-efficient techniques
Using other renewable energy sources
Producing firewood sustainably
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Integrated approach to achieve affordable and
sustainable use of biomass energy
Raising awareness amongst biomass energy users
Enhancing the creation of business opportunities
for stove suppliers
Lobbying for biomass energy
Networking throughout the region and beyond
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Impacts of improved biomass energy use
Additional jobs and income
Empowerment of women
mdg 1
mdg 3
Reduction in respiratory diseases infant
mortality
Mitigation of impacts of HIV/AIDS
mdg 5
mdg 6
Reduction of CO2 emissions
mdg 7
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ProBECs recommendation to the RE 2004
Recognize sustainable biomass energy as an
inherent part of renewable energy
Integrate biomass energy into all energy policies
and strategies
Give a higher priority and long term support to
efficient and sustainable use of biomass energy
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Biomass Energy
-used efficiently-
Is a viable option to fulfil the energy needs of
the majority of Africa's population of today and
tomorrow!
But we have to act now!
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Thank you for your attention!
www.probec.org
For further information on technologies and
impacts please visit side event and exhibit at
the Biomass Day, 3rd June, 1600-1800 Wissensc
haftszentrum Bonn
See women cooking on improved stove in Lesotho
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Strategies for Biomass Energy The SADC Programme
for Energy Conservation (ProBec)
Freddie O. Motlhatlhedi, Coordinator SADC Energy
Projects and Programmes, South Africa