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The environmental and economical advantages of agricultural
wastes for sustainability development in Sudan
Abdeen Mustafa Omer
Energy
Research Institute (ERI), Khartoum, Sudan.
E-mail:
abdeenomer2@yahoo.co.uk.
Accepted
14 January, 2010 |
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Sudan is
enjoyed with abundant solar, wind, hydro and biomass
resources. Like many tropical countries, Sudan has ample
biomass resources that can be efficiently exploited in a
manner that is both profitable and sustainable. Fuel-wood
farming offers cost-effective and environmentally friendly
energy solutions for Sudan, with the added benefit of
providing sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. This
article provides an overview of biomass energy activities
and highlights future plans concerning optimum technical and
economical utilisation of biomass energy available in Sudan.
Results suggest that biomass energy technologies must be
encouraged, promoted, implemented, and fully demonstrated in
Sudan.
Key
words:
Sudan, biomass energy, biofuels, biogas, bioheat,
utilisation, development. |
