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Chinese Government granted $352,821 for construction of demonstration biogas digesters in Uganda
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Start Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| End Date | Feb 08, 2028 |
| Duration | 3,339 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 60176 |
Grant Description
In October 2018, the Ugandan Principal Energy Officer Wafula Wilson visited Hunan to study the biogas digesters.
On December 18, 2018, Yiyang Jincan Agricultural Technology Development Company signed the "Automatic Circulation FRP Biogas Digester Implementation Agreement" (自动循环玻璃钢沼气池) under the witness of Hunan and Ugandan government officials. According to Ugandan government's record, $352,821.25 was granted for construction of demonstration biogas digesters.
On March 26, 2019, 50 sets of pilot project products were shipped to Uganda. 100 younger and middle aged people with higher education were selected to learn how to use the equipment. Yiyang Jincan Agricultural Technology Development company implemented this project.
The biogas digesters aim to improve the treatment of organic waste such as manure and fruit peel, alleviating energy shortage, preventing tree felling and improving the quality of life in Uganda. According to the company, if the project is successful, more equipment will come.
Staff Comments
This project is also known as Hunan Rural Clean Energy Project (湖南农村清洁能源项目).
Sources & References
- April 2019 Uganda AMP Flat Export.csv
- 中新网--“开放崛起新征程”系列报道之《湖南农村清洁能源项目落地乌干达》, “开放崛起新征程”系列报道之《湖南农村清洁能源项目落地乌干达》, “开放崛起新征程”系列报道之《湖南农村清洁能源项目落地乌干达》
- 湖南农村清洁能源项目落地乌干达
- 中非·案例方案典范丨乌干达农村清洁能源资源化利用
- 企业介绍
- 湖南援助乌干达沼气池设备益阳启程, 【益阳市】乌干达可再生能源局局长Wafula Wilson一行来益阳考察 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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