Bio-energy & Waste
Our "energy" projects pursue a goal of sustainable local economic development by fighting at the same time against deforestation - partial or total substitution of wood energy on a domestic as well as industrial scale - through three axes:
- The energy recovery of waste, allowing agro-industrial (cashew, shea, mango, cotton, etc.) and groups of producers (attiéké, shea butter, etc.) to produce the energy needed for their processing activity by reusing their previously non valorized, pollutants and bulky waste. Agrovalorization becomes the top priority of Nitidæ's energy portfolio - see the Agrovalor initiative
- Biogas, resulting from a methanisation process easily implemented in rural and peri-urban areas (fermentation of organic matter: cow dung, agricultural waste, etc.). This multi-impact solution makes it possible to produce gas while improving the working and hygiene conditions (reduction of fumes and wood collection), by reducing energy costs (reduction of purchases of wood and / or gas) and producing a reusable residue (digestate) for fertilizer.
- Improved carbonization, particularly via REDD + projects, focusing on wood-energy utilization techniques. Nitidæ works in particular on the introduction of improved stoves and accompanies charcoal growers on increasing the yield of their production through simple techniques without investment.
Key figures
***** In 2016, 1.1 billion people still do not have access to electricity and 2.8 billion people do not have access to clean cooking methods (International Energy Agency, 2017) Each year, sub-Saharan African countries generate about 62 million tonnes of waste (World Bank) *****
Associated projects
BIOSTAR - Supplying sustainable bioenergy to agro-food SMEs in the Sahel
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CASCAJU - Energetic valorization of cashew shell by-products in Mozambique
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TEFESS - Initiative of local communities for the protection and management of the coastal zone of Sine Saloum in Senegal
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CLIMATE SMART CASHEW - Agronomic tests on the Biochar benefits in Mozambique
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ACAMOZ 2 - Support for cashew and macadamia value chains in Mozambique
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PAGSA - Evaluation du programme de durabiité de l'Alliance Globale du Karité
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AGRO_GAZELEC - Energy from agricultural industries waste through local appropriation and deployment of gas generators
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SIDICLIM - Study of SIDI's investment options in the agricultural sector generating positive impacts on the climate
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ANARISE - Support of the cashew sector industrialization development into the special initiative for SMEs employment and strengthening in Senegal
See moreOur team that works on this topic
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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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
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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Romaric Aouake
Holder of an engineering degree in management of mining, oil and energy activities, Romaric joined Nitidæ Côte d'Ivoire in January 2018 and currently holds the position of Energy Project Manager for the REDD + Project of Mé. He brings his expertise in the improvement of carbonization techniques and the support of local biomass energy recovery and energy efficiency projects.
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
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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Abel Dègnimon Sogbegnon
He holds a Masters in Energy and Electrical Engineering (2IE, Ouagadougou) and a Masters in Science Physic (UAC, Benin). He has expertise in drying technologies, gasification/pyrolysis, energy recovery from waste (biomass), food processing and industrial electrical installations in the cashew, mango, rice and vegetable oils sectors (cotton, shea nut, soy) in West Africa. He works in close partnership with local manufacturing shops and entrepreneurs in a skills transfer approach
Mekeu Jules Dorgeles Gomeu
Holder of an engineering degree in management of mining, oil and energy activities, Dorgeles joined the Nitidæ team in 2016 and became Head of the Agrovalor project in January 2018. He brings his expertise in coordination, the implementation and monitoring of the activities of this project.
Bakary Tanko Soro
He holds a boiler 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 Bouaké project
Lynda Mavy Bayala
Engineer in Water, Sanitation and Hydro-agricultural Developments, she brings her expertise for the evaluation of socio-environmental impacts within the framework of the SHEA GETS GREENER project. Her position also consists of carrying out household performance measurements, designing and monitoring waste recovery equipment as well as developing logistical and operational waste management strategies
Inès Adélaïde Nanema
Engineer in Electrical and Energy Engineering, renewable energy option at the International Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), she is passionate about bio-energies and subjects related to sustainable development, climate and to carbon credits. She therefore decided to join the energy team in order to contribute to the development of bio-energies in Africa and to provide her expertise in project impact studies and in the energy recovery of biomass
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
See moreBio-energy & waste documents
ACAMOZ 2 progress report from June to December 2023 - Support for the cashew and macadamia value chain in Mozambique
Market study on cashew shell by products in Mozambique
