Project Emergence. is a micro-enterprise pilot involving five components: a) local production of environmentally sound energy; b) local consumption of electricity and other energy production byproducts; c) empowerment of the poor, particularly women; d) creation of sustainable jobs; and e) community development.
As part of the project, mini power plants (MPP) will be established in rural Bangladesh, each of which will be owned and
operated by two borrowers in a microcredit programme.
Using cow dung and Stirling engine the MPP will produce electricity, fertilizer, and heat for drying. In addition to using biogas, the Stirling engine may also use alternative fuels even kerosene.
Source: Red Update.
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