Cheap Energy for Tomorrow Today

Synopsis: Discusses the potential of biomass as a renewable energy source. Describes the importance of fuel-efficient wood stoves in Kenya to complement the development of agro-forestry as a sustainable source of energy for rural households. In India and Kenya looks at successful experiences in using animal waste to produce biogas for cooking and lighting from both technical and economic perspectives. Describes village-based experiences in lesser-known biomass technologies such as wood gas plants and the production of biogas from foliage in a leaf biogas digestion. Shows the large-scale use of sugar cane for the production of alcohol, which is used in nearly all of Brazil’s 4.5m motor vehicles.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: US$25.00 (VHS PAL)
Subjects: Development studies; Information technology
Keywords: biomass energy; Brazil; energy sources; India; Kenya; renewable energy resources; sustainable development

Name: United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat)
Email: videos@unchs.org
Web: http://www.unchs.org/pmss/getPage.asp?page=latestVideos External site opens in new window
Phone: +254 2 7621 234
Fax: +254 2 7624 266
Address: PO Box 30030
GPO
Nairobi
00100
Kenya

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