AGROVALOR - Energy valorization of agro-industrial waste in Côte d'Ivoire
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Main goals
Disseminate energy recovery equipment for agro-industrial waste in Ivoiry Coast, adapted to the local context to promote agro-industrial waste from the cashew, cassava and shea sectors, particularly in the cities of Bouaké and Korhogo, by ensuring a transfer of skills for replication of these technologies in Côte d'Ivoire.
Specific objectives
- Design and commercialize appropriate technologies for energy recovery of cashew nuts and cassava and shea processing wastes
- Strengthen local skills by training young technicians, structuring equipment operators and the appropriation of results by a public institution Energy recovery
Beneficiaries
- Direct beneficiaries: companies, cooperatives or productive groups (associations or GIEs) active in the processing of cashew, shea or cassava
- Indirect beneficiaries: the employees of these structures, mainly women whose revenues will be consolidated
Results
** R1. ** At least 8 cashew processors are equipped with a pyrolysis furnace for shell enhancement
** R2. ** At least 30 groups of women producing attiéké and 6 groups of women who process shea have acquired energy equipment (improved biodigester and / or oven)
** R3. ** A training program for young technicians is developed with 2 training modules
** R4. ** 3 OEM operators are created or strengthened to respond to other requests
Activities
** A1. ** Realization of 12 techno-economic design studies in cashew processing units
** A2. ** Installation of 8 ovens and training of staff of each beneficiary
** A3. ** Valorization of shell biochar
** A4. ** Phase 1: Design and installation of biodigesters and kilns in 5 attiéké processing groups and 1 shea processing group
** A5. ** Phase 2: installation of improved biodigesters and fireplaces in 25 attiéké groups and installation of equipment within 5 shea groupings
** A6. ** Economic and Environmental Assessment and setting up of a financing mechanism adapted to women's groups
** A7. ** Sensitization and capacity building of women's groups
** A8. ** Development of vocational training programs and selection of two training centers
** A9. ** Training of 10 artisans in metallurgy and 10 masonry craftsmen for the manufacture of ovens
** A10. ** Opportunity study of replication of vocational training
** A11. ** Evaluation of existing equipment suppliers in the fireplaces and ovens sector
** A12. ** Support for the creation or strengthening of 3 operators able to design, market, manufacture and install broadcast equipment
Related documents
Monitoring report of the treatment system by settling and filtration of cassava juice
Final external evaluation report of the Agrovalor project in Côte d'Ivoire
Catalog of biomass recovery technologies from agro-industrial waste
Performance analysis and improvement of the technologies developed by Nitidæ for the production of bioenergy within the framework of the Ag…
Study of the non-renewability of wood (NRW) and measurement of improved stoves uses effects
Valorization of shea effluents, study of by-products and performance monitoring of shea biodigesters in Korhogo
Final evaluation report of the AGROVALOR RCI project
Treatment of effluents from the production of shea butter
Study report on opportunities to replicate professional training for equipment dedicated to processors of agricultural products
Flow of products, waste and combustibles at Tchêregnimin and impacts of Agrovalor equipment
Valuation report of the liquid digestate from the biodigestion of cassava juice
Report on the study to optimize the methanogenic potential of effluents from cassava pulp
Energy engineer internship report - valorization of cashew shell charcoal from pyrolysis ovens
Report of the characterization of vertical and horizontal briquetting presses
Summary of the Attiéké sector study in Côte d'Ivoire production, processing, market
Decision support report for the definition of the study on the reduction of smoke within the cashew industries
Report on the monitoring of training in simplified accounting for the benefit of managers of attiéké production groups in Bouaké
Note - Agrovalor Project: biomass energy producers utilizing agro-industrial waste
Presentation of the Agrovalor project Energy valorisation of agro-industrial waste in Ivory Coast Bouaké & Korhogo
Characterisation and thermochemical processing of cashew nuts for their energy recovery in traditional processing techniques
Related people
Jules-Dorgeles Gomeu
Holder of an engineering degree in management of mining, oil and energy activities, he brings his expertise in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities implemented by Nitidae in the shea processing sectors, cassava and cashew nuts, with particular expertise in supporting cooperatives and agri-food industrial units. With significant experience in managing projects on the processing of cassava, shea and cashew nuts financed by national and international institutions such as FIRCA, USAID and AFD, the Rho Alpes Region, he enjoys an ability to effectively coordinate teams, manage administrative and financial aspects, as well as cultivate fruitful relationships with partners and stakeholders. His solid academic background in engineering and project management complements his profile, allowing him to approach complex challenges with a holistic and strategic approach."
Julia Artigas Sancho
Process engineer and holder of a European MsC in Renewable energies, she works on energy-related issues in African industry, since 2016. Process optimization and agri-waste-to-energy systems are her main expertise areas: appropriate technologies, training on operation and maintenance, biofuels…
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Etienne Perrier
Having graduated from the Engineering School INSA of Lyon as an Engineer in Energy & Environment, option "Thermal systems engineering", Section "Top-level sport", he brings his expertise in renewable thermal systems implementation and analysis, in the food processing industry (shea and cashew), waste recycling and training of local experts
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Benjamin Garnier
Agricultural Engineer, specialised in "quality of the environment and resources management", from the French National School of Agricultural Science and Engineering of Toulouse (INP ENSAT). He brings his expertise in feasibility studies for investment funds, agricultural markets studies and analysis of value chains
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Hervé Abbo
Holder of a diploma in Energy Engineering and a master's degree in International Relations, he worked on improved stoves on behalf of organizations such as the Ministry of Energy and GIZ in Benin. Before joining the team, he worked as a Green Energy Project Manager (Recovery of biodegradable household waste into biofuels) for a Benin-French NGO
Bakary Tanko Soro
He holds a boilermaking technician diploma. He worked at Sitab as well as Agefop. In June 2019, he joined the Agrovalor Project as an intern. In February 2020, he was hired as a Local Technician on the Agrovalor project before joining the Shea Gets Greener project team. He is now based in Yamoussoukro in the Energy division.
Dohomin Alain Yéo
Recruited for the Agrovalor project, he then joined the Shea Gets Greener team until 2023. He is now based in Dabakala where he works as a courier driver for the PapBio2 project.
Abel Dègnimon Sogbegnon
Holder of a Master's degree in energy and electrical engineering (2IE, Ouagadougou) and a Master's degree in Science and technology with a physics option (UAC, Benin). Abel joined the Nitidae team in 2020 on the Agrovalor project and subsequently worked on the Shea gets greener project. He has expertise in agri-food production processes, drying technologies and energy recovery from waste (biomass) thermally (Gasification/Pyrolysis) in West Africa. It works in close partnership with local workshops and entrepreneurs in a skills transfer approach.
Magloire Sacla Aïde
Design & Mechanical Engineer, specialised in "Energy and industrial technician in mechanical production" from the Ecole Polytechnique of Abomey Calavi (EPAC) in Benin, he brings his expertise in renewable energy including biomass energy recovery and industrial process
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Fatima Anne Andrée Loum
Holder of a Master's degree in Audit and Management Control from the Private University Faculties of Abidjan (FUPA), she joined the team in October 2021 as an accounting assistant for the Agrovalor project before joining the Shea Gets Greener team until in 2023. Based in Abidjan, she now serves as Project Accounting Administrator on the PSE-Enabel project.
Arlette Kouassiale Akakpo
Engineer in Water Engineering, Sanitation and Hydro-Agricultural Developments from the International Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), she brings her expertise in the treatment and recovery agro-industrial waste as well as the assessment of environmental impacts. She joined Nitidæ as an intern in January 2021 on the Agrovalor project, then hired as an Energy task officer
Anthony Guhur
With a degree in "Environment, Earth, Change, Climate", specialised in "Rural Area & Environment" from the University of Bourgogne (co-accredited with AgroSup Dijon), he brings expertise in bioenergy, forestry & agro-environmental projects and in project management
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