Hindrances to Adoption of Biomass Briquettes Technology as a Climate Change Mitigation Measure- Case Study of Maasai-Mau Forest adjacent Community, Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Mokaya, Dennis Chweya
Koske, James Kibii
Gichuki, Cecilia
Ngare, Innocent Osoro
Kariuk, Charles Ndiritu
Kipkemoi, Isaac
Gichuki, Leah
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Publisher
International Journal of Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract
Climate change impacts on social, economic and political system cannot be
understated. This paper outlines hindrances of briquettes uptake, anchored in socio economic
factors. Briquettes are eco-friendly biomass green technology that reduces CO2 emissions a
milestone towards climate change mitigation. High demand for wood products to meet the
demand for energy supply in the Maasai-Mau region has seen the depletion of the forest cover
thus increasing carbon dioxide emission and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The
main objective of this study was to assess hindrances to the adoption of briquettes technology as
an alternative source of energy on mitigation measure to climate change in the Maasai-Mau
region. The study employed an exploratory survey to collect information on demographics of
adults in each homestead, sources of energy and economic livelihood. Data results were analyzed
through Excel and Statistical Package of Social Sciences. From the results, the hypothesis was
tested by Chi-square (
2
). The null hypothesis of a relatively low level of education hinders the
adoption of biomass briquette was accepted, where (
2=9.866, DF=6, P=0.13). From the
findings, the study concluded that lack of awareness of the briquetting technology and benefits,
was the primary hindrance to the adoption of biomass briquettes technology in mitigating climate
change in the study area.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Renewable Energy Sources
Keywords
Adoption of Biomass Briquettes Technology, Alternative sources of energy, Climate Change mitigation
Citation
Mokaya, D. C., Koske, J. K., Gichuki, C., Ngare, I. O., Kariuki, C. N., Kipkemoi, I., & Gickuki, L. (2020). Hindrances to Adoption of Biomass Briquettes Technology as a Climate Change Mitigation Measure-Case Study of Maasai-Mau Forest adjacent Community, Kenya. International Journal of Renewable Energy Sources, 5.