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“Climate change is a long-term threat that calls for a global response. I am confident that this new initiative will reap great benefits for the environment and the people of Sri Lanka alike." H.E. Mr. David Daly, Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives “Development of biogas systems has become nationally important, by the year 2020 Sri Lanka is expected to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. We encourage programs of this nature.” Mr. B. M. U. D. Basnayake, Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Renewable Energy Sri Lanka “Banks will finance projects that have the potential to develop biogas system’s that can be plugged and played at the domestic level.”Mr. Dileepa Samarasinghe, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC "The Sustainable Energy Authority is committed to developing strategies to make energy in Sri Lanka sustainable, we’ve formulated a National biogas programme as a part of this strategy and this project is an integral part of it."Dr. A. G. Thusitha Sugathapala, Director General, Sustainable Energy Authority “John Keells Hotels is committed to responsible eco-friendly tourism. We introduced biogas technology developed by Janathakshan at two of our hotels converting food waste into clean cooking fuel. Satisfied with the outcome we aim to implement biogas plants throughout our resort chain.” Mr. Dinushka Kaluthota, Assistant Manager, Projects and Engineering John Keells Hotel Management Services Ltd.
• Free, clean energy for cooking and lighting• Sustainable organic waste management • Natural fertilizer: Bioslurry• Reduces CO2 emissions
Praise for the Project
EU Switch Asia Programme – is a three year program funded by the European Union on a budget exceeding 600,000 Euros focused on promoting sustainable production and consumption practices in the Asian region.
People in Need,Cz –a Czech based development organization is the key coordinator of the project with experience implementing successful national biogas development programs in Cambodia and Ethiopia. In Sri Lanka, PIN has been involved in development activities for over 8 years.
Janathakshan – Winner of the Energy Globe Award 2001, Janathakshan inherits over 20 years of work experience in the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka from predecessor Practical Action. The organization was instrumental in; establishing the Lanka Biogas Association (LBA), initiating and facilitating the development of national biogas standards of the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) and setting up a network of key institutions and individuals.
Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) – the project works under the guidance of SEA aligning its activities to the National Biogas Program of Sri Lanka.
Partners & StakeholdersBenefits of Biogas
UP-SCALING BIOGAS TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND
MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE IN SRI LANKA
This project is funded bythe EUROPEAN UNION
This project is funded bythe EUROPEAN UNION
• Awareness creation programs at National and district levels to develop a plan to promote biogas in the identified key areas of intervention.• Training of designers, constructors and after sales service providers at selected provinces covering participants from selected districts enabling the availability of a critical number of service providers in these areas.• Construction of biogas demonstration units at key locations. Diverse biogas units suiting different needs will be constructed and used as best case models for sharing knowledge on managing and promoting biogas systems at provincial level.• Knowledge sharing via International /Inter provincial exposure tours for key stakeholders (policy makers, service providers, SME’s, MFI’s to increase their awareness on biogas and witness best case practices).• Development of financial mechanisms via financing institutions to support investment in biogas technology at producer level and consumer level.• Knowledge dissemination through the development of manuals, courses, vocational training, national standards accreditation and certification schemes etc.
The project aims to create an enabling environment for large-scale dissemination of biogas as a reliable source of clean energy for SMEs and households in Sri Lanka. By mobilizing the Sri Lankan private sector, MFIs, consumer groups along with Public authorities the project will promote the uptake of renewable energy and contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.
• 30-35 well equipped SME’s capable of providing biogas related services (design, construction, after sales services, appliances).• 3-5 finance institutions providing well developed loan schemes to support construction of biogas units.• 35-50 hotels install biogas units with the objective of sustainable solid waste management, cost savings through energy and resource efficiency and eco-friendly responsible tourism.• Accumulated savings of LKR 10 million per year for households and Hotels• Reduction of over 5700 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions.• 500 new jobs created in the biogas related sector• Conducive policy elements to promote biogas.
Project Introduction Geographical Areas of Implementation
Project Goals
Key Action Steps of the Project
Time period of implementation1st January 2014 – 31st December 2016.
The Project welcomes and facilitates the participation of interested stakeholders from other districts and plans to expand across Sri Lanka over time.
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