Essays about: "Jatropha"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 26 essays containing the word Jatropha.

1. 6. The Energy Balance of Jatropha Plantation in Sun BiofuelFarm in Central Mozambique

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Castro António Soares; [2017]
   Keywords : Energy balance; Energy input and output; Jatropha Oil; Energy indicators;

   Abstract : Jatropha constitutes one of promising species suitable for providing oil for biodiesel production. So, looking for good practice and sustainable use of energy during Jatropha cultivation and lack of information about Jatropha in Mozambique, this study pretends to estimate the energy balance in Jatropha plantation in Sun biofuel farm, by calculating the energy indicators based on a life cycle approach in Sun Biofuel farm located in Manica province, Central Mozambique. READ MORE

3. 7. Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Development in Mozambique

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Emilia Ines COME; [2015]
   Keywords : Rural electrification; Energy sector; Renewable Energy; RE potential; LEAP Model; Solar PV for village school;

   Abstract : Rural areas continue to be home to the majority of the population in Africa. The importance of providing modern energy to rural areas cannot, therefore, be overemphasized.  No wonder that at presently the major energy resource in Mozambique is fuel wood biomass. READ MORE

4. 8. Evaluation of Jatropha Curcas as future en-ergy crop in some African countries.

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Mohammed Abaid; [2015]
   Keywords : Biofuels; Jatropha Curcas; Africa; policies; environments and food security;

   Abstract : Biofuels now days consider as one of the successful alternative to meet the challenges associated with climate change and peak oil, as well as a way for poorer countries to develop an industry in order to enhance social and economic development. In many developing countries and particularly in Africa, this has led to large-scale investments in lands by foreign companies, and as a consequence there has been a debate on whether these actions are environmentally sustainable and whether this kind of activity actually brings economic development. READ MORE

5. 9. Sugar host preferences in adult Anopheles coluzzii : dry season plant selection in Burkina Faso

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Louise Malmgren; [2015]
   Keywords : malaria; Burkina faso; dry season; Anopheles; Culex; Anopheles gambiae; Anopheles coluzzii; sugar source selection; preference; preference ranking; Delonix regia; Carica papaya; Mangifera indica; Thevetia neriifolia; Jatropha curcas; Azadirachta indica; Banana musa; probing; feeding; perching;

   Abstract : Human plasmodian species, transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, are still one of the leading causes of human mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. To supplement current vector control strategies, more knowledge about mosquito ecology is required. Central to studies is how malaria vectors relate to their blood hosts. READ MORE

6. 10. SUSTAINABLE BIOFUELS IN CAMEROON: THE INFLUENCE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY DIRECTIVE (EU-RED) ON THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF BIOFUELS IN CAMEROON.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Deborah Ndobe Enongene; [2014]
   Keywords : EU-RED; liquid biofuels; sustainable sustainability; sustainability criteria requirements; drivers; influence; Cameroon; feedstock; economic operators; Jatropha; palm oil; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : There are a lot of debates surrounding the sustainability of liquid biofuel as a means of mitigating some global challenges like climate change and energy insecurity. The European Union (EU) for example has set up renewable energy targets and sustainability criteria. Biofuel is expected to contribute significantly to meet up with these targets. READ MORE