The Potential Biomass Resources for a Sustainable Bioenergy Planning in West Africa: Insight from Niger

Abstract

Amadou Monkaila Hama, Moussa Soule, Ebeerechi Osuagwou Cecilia and Bachirou Mourtala

Sub-Sahara Africa main energy supply comes from forest and coal mining. Indeed, wood is largely the most energy source that has been using in Niger, leading several environmental and climate impact. Consequence of the limited power Supply; and the weak alternative for upgrading existing energy production resources and technologies. This study aimed at: estimating the biomass resources, characterizing Niger bioenergy technologies and, assessing the potential sustainable biopower capacity. The method had involved a literature review, a survey; processing of spatial data (Land Use Land Cover, Plant Dry Matter, GIS); and evaluating their expected thermal value. The results shown, a significant potential of biomass deposits of which respectively 651,788,458 tons/Ha/year, 6,935,764 tons/year, 20,876,240 tons/year, and 322,784,07 tons/year for forest resources, agricultural residues, livestock dung, and organic MSW. These resources ought to produce up to 5.71335001.�??10�??9 EJ through methanization and efficient clean combustion. the possibility from biomass resources in durable bioenergy can resolve many conservation challenges. Therefore, deep investigations in the designing program, projects are important for sustainable perspectives regarding green bioenergy resources. And energy policy strategies must be developed, adapted promoted in order to help sustainable bioenergy well integration especially in rural area, despite all the potential barriers.

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