Eldoret, Kenya
Completed
SunCatcher Micro-Grid & Catchment
We outfitted a local community center with an integrated solar array and rainwater harvesting system, providing sustainable power and clean irrigation water for the adjacent food bank garden.
Quick Project Facts
Attribute
Details
📍 Location
Boise, Idaho (USA)
♻️ Waste Used
Cow dung
🔋 Biogas Capacity
5,000 Gallon Cistern (Water Storage)
⚡ Energy Output
350 Local Residents Served
🏁 Completion
💰 ROI
Estimated 13 months
Implementation Process
Before installation, Green Pastures relied on diesel generators to run milking machines and chillers—costly, unreliable, and carbon-intensive. With rising fuel costs and local climate pressures, the farm needed a renewable solution to support its dairy operations.
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Impact Area
🌱 CO₂ Reduced
~28 tons/year
🔌 Diesel Replaced
~500 liters/month
💸 Cost Savings
KES 130,000/month (~$950)
🧪 Byproduct
~1.5 tons/week organic fertilizer
👷 Jobs Created
6 temporary, 1 permanent technician
Challenges & Innovations
The high elevation of Eldoret meant cooler nights, which can slow digestion. We added thermal insulation and used slurry pre-warming to maintain optimal temperatures and microbial activity.
Conclusion
Biogas is more than a renewable energy solution—it’s a practical, cost-effective tool that empowers farmers to do more with what they already have.
From reducing fuel expenses to improving soil health and creating new revenue streams, the impact is clear. As more small farms adopt this technology, the agricultural landscape in Africa is being reshaped—cleaner, more resilient, and future-ready.
