The objective of this study was to investigate the cost-benefit analysis and financial viability related to biogas plant installation. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select sample households. A total of 105 adopter households were selected for household survey. Results...

The promotion of oil producing plants for production of biofuel has come to the fore most recently as a result of the concept of it being used to try and uplift livelihoods among rural communities. There are many arguments in favour and against biofuels. However, a current debate focuses on the...

Using a growth model that accounts for environmental and climate externalities, we take a closer look at the welfare effects of promoting biomass growth and the use of bioenergy. As an illustration, a forest hypothetical intensive forest cultivation project is simulated. Costs and benefits of...