Essays about: "kerosene lamps"

Found 4 essays containing the words kerosene lamps.

  1. 1. Environmental and health impacts when replacing kerosene lamps with solar lanterns : A study on global warming potential and household air pollution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Erik Stenemo; Emma Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : solar lanterns; kerosene lamps; LCA; global warming potential; black carbon;

    Abstract : In regions with low energy access kerosene lamps are commonly used, and these emit carbon dioxide (CO2) as well as household air pollutants (HAP). This bachelor thesis examines the possible reduction of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) emissions and HAP from kerosene lamps by replacing them with off-grid solar powered lanterns. READ MORE

  3. 2. Small-scale biogas production in Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Sofia Ekwall Sundby; Malin Söderberg; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Syftet med denna kandidatexamensuppsats är att analysera de ekonomiska och tekniska aspekterna av biogasproduktion som hållbar energikälla i Kenya. Studien fokuserar på småskalig biogasproduktion på landsbygden. Biogasen produceras främst från kobajs och kycklingspillning och skall användas som bränsle vid matlagning. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integrated Techno-Economic Comparative and Socio-Economic Impact Study for Increasing Energy Access in Rural Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

    Author : Konstantinos Foivos Sklivaniotis; [2014]
    Keywords : Renewable energy; Kenya; Socio-economic; techo-economic; HOMER Energy;

    Abstract : Kenya is a country with high energy poverty rates while millions of people, especially in the rural areas, rely on kerosene lamps as a source of lighting. The usage of kerosene is linked with the degradation of different social and economic aspects and parameters, such as health, education, income etc. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of the Sunlabob Battery Lantern from the perspective of users in rural Lao PDR

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Tomas Bergsten; [2009]
    Keywords : Rural electricity; developing countries; photovoltaic s; renewable energy; portable lamp;

    Abstract : Access to electricity is fundamental in modern everyday life and throughout the developingworld; NGOs and development agencies are, in different ways, providing electricity toremote areas in order to increase quality of life. Electric light can eliminate the need to usepolluting kerosene lamps and allow villagers to conduct income generating activities andchildren to study during the dark hours after sunset. READ MORE