Component 2 – Promotion of Alternative Energy Sources

• Accelerated diffusion of energy efficient cook-stoves for reduction in charcoal consumption
• Sustainable and efficient production of charcoal (green charcoal) for local consumption
• Energy Plantations managed sustainably to meet the local demand of charcoal and fuel wood
• Establishment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) market and its accelerated diffusion to shift from charcoal to LPG in main urban centers
• Introduction of Biogas as an alternative source of energy in areas with heavy loads of biodegradable feedstock
• Establishment of Solar energy market and accelerated diffusion of solar energy equipment to reduce local charcoal production