Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda

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dc.creatorLwiza, F.
dc.creatorMugisha, J.
dc.creatorWalekhwa, P.N.
dc.creatorSmith, J.
dc.creatorBalana, Bedru
dc.date2017-04
dc.date2017-08-30T05:59:31Z
dc.date2017-08-30T05:59:31Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:27:00Z
dc.descriptionThe study analyses dis-adoption of biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Biogas technology makes use of livestock waste, crop material and food waste to produce a flammable gas that can be used for cooking and lighting. Use of biogas technology has multiple benefits for the households since it reduces the need for fuelwood for cooking and also produces bio-slurry which is a valuable fertilizer. Despite efforts by Government and Non-Governmental Organizations to promote the biogas technology, the rate of its adoption of biogas technology was found to be low, estimated at 25.8% of its potential. A review of literature showed that the households that dis-adopted biogas technology, did so within a period of 4 years after its installation, yet the lifespan of using it is estimated at 25 years. There was need to examine the factors contributing to dis-adoption. Using cross sectional data collected from Luwero and Mpigi districts found in Central Uganda, a probit model was estimated. The findings showed that an increase in the family size, the number of cattle, number of pigs and the age of the household head reduced the likelihood of biogas technology dis-adoption. Other factors that contributed to dis-adoption included the failure to sustain cattle and pig production that are necessary for feedstock supply, reduced availability of family labor the and inability of the households to repair biogas digesters after malfunctioning. Based on the findings, it was concluded that long term use of biogas technology required improved management practices on the farm so as to sustain livestock production. It is also recommended that quality standards and socio-cultural factors be considered in the design of biogas digesters and end use devices.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/83292
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/156210
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceLwiza, F.; Mugisha, J.; Walekhwa, P. N.; Smith, J.; Balana, Bedru. 2017. Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Energy for Sustainable Development, 37:124-132. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2017.01.006
dc.subjecthouseholds
dc.subjectbiogas
dc.subjectdigesters
dc.subjectlivestock production
dc.subjectcattle
dc.subjectswine
dc.subjectrenewable energy
dc.subjectenergy generation
dc.subjectfuelwood
dc.subjectfood wastes
dc.subjectcooking
dc.subjectstate intervention
dc.subjectnongovernmental organizations
dc.titleDis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda
dc.typeJournal Article

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