Household Biogas Plant, India

Carbon offset funds will enable the set up and implementation of household biogas plants for use at the household level In 2 Indian states – Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The project is pending Gold Standard issuance.

HOW IT WORKS
The household biogas plant technology replaces common household practices in the region using inefficient wood fired mud stoves with clean, sustainable and efficient biogas for cooking and boiling of water. Instead of using non-renewable wood as an energy source, individual households generate biogas by feeding its cattle dung into a biodigester for anaerobic digestion.

CARBON OFFSETS MADE IT HAPPEN
Without offset funds the financial payback for this installation would not have been viable. This project also stands as a model for energy innovation and a switch to a lower carbon future.

OTHER BENEFITS OF THE INSTALLATION
The Household Biogas Plant project will help improve the overall health of women and children by reducing kitchen smoke as in India more women die from respiratory diseases caused by fumes in kitchens than from Malaria. Economic benefits of the project include employment opportunities in the construction and maintenance of the biodigester plants as well as reducing fuel expenses.