PROAGROVALOR - Support to Agrovalor craftspeople for sustainable spread of Agrovalor technologies within the framework of SolinAE - Innovative solutions for access to sustainable energy off-grid
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Main goals
The small agrifood industry often uses rudimentary, energy-intensive and polluting tools. The project is part of the current Agrovalor RCI project, which aims to distribute efficient equipment (pyrolysis ovens, bio-digesters, etc.) and adapted to the energy recovery of waste resulting from the processing of cashew nuts, cassava and shea nuts in local food processors in these sectors
Specific objectives
SO1. Design and market suitable technologies for the energy recovery of cashew shells and waste from the processing of cassava and shea
SO2. Strengthen local skills through the training of young technicians, the structuring of equipment supplier operators and the appropriation of results by a public body
Beneficiaries
- 9 different industrial sites to install 5 pyrolysis ovens, 3 boilers, 2 dryers and 4 biodigesters
- 4 groups of producers/processors
- 2 Ivorian structures reinforced in the design, manufacture, marketing, and installation of agrovalor equipment for processing shea
- the population made aware of the environmental and socio-economic issues addressed by these technologies
Results
R1. A reduction in carbon emissions (2,577,904 tonnes of CO2 avoided)
R2. A reduction in the pressure on the forest (826 tonnes of wood saved)
R3. Green fuel production (75 tonnes of coal produced)
R4. Valorization of fermentation juice (294 m3 treated cassava juice)
R5. A reduction in the externalities of the processing of shea (700 m3 of treated shea sludge)
Activities
A1. Installation of 5 pyrolysis ovens and training of staff for each beneficiary
A2. Valorization of organic shell charcoal
A3. The study, pilot tests, demonstration and capitalization of treatment and recovery solutions for shea and attiéké waste water, including biogas, composting, market gardening use, separation of components added value
A4. Environmental assessment and implementation of financing mechanisms adapted to women's groups
A5. Sensitization and capacity building of women's groups
A6. Study of opportunities for replicating professional training
A7. Support for the creation or strengthening of 2 operators to design, market, manufacture and install the equipment
A8. Monitoring / Evaluation
A9. Capitalization, communication
Related people
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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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."
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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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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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.
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.
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