Journal of Physical Chemistry & Biophysics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0398
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0398
+44 1478 350008
Department of Environment and Forest Research, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Contribution of Bioenergy to the Modern Energy Services in the Total Primary Energy Supply of Ethiopia
Author(s): Shasho Megersa*, Buzayehu Desisa and Kedir Jemal
Biomass-based traditional energy has been the main energy supply in Ethiopia. Efforts are being made
to shift to modern bioenergy utilization, but the level of contribution of modern bioenergy to the total
energy supply of the country’s supply is not computed. In this synthesis we described the contribution of
bioenergy to modern energy utilization in the country. Data used here were retrieved from the country’s
official reports and published literature. Access to modern cooking services in the country was particularly
focused on and both biogas feedstock productivities and biogas processing efficiencies were calculated.
Herfindahl Index (HI) was calculated to observe the change in the diversity of the total primary energy
supply due to bioenergy in the country. Results indicated that only a few households, 10%, had access to
modern bioenergy servic.. View More»