With a £219,000 Innovate UK funding, PAN-Atlantic University is pleased to announce its collaboration with CESEL and the University of Lincoln, UK, on a ground-breaking initiative.
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The goal of this cooperative project is to create and deploy cutting-edge biodigesters at a sizable chicken farm in Aikun, Osun State, Nigeria. This initiative will address Nigeria’s energy concerns and advance environmental sustainability by turning poultry waste into renewable biogas.
By replacing conventional, haphazard models, the novel biodigesters will greatly increase biogas production’s overall impact, safety, and efficiency. “This grant offers a unique opportunity to showcase a pathway toward environmental sustainability in Nigeria’s agricultural and renewable energy sectors,” said Dr. Patrick Tolani, CEO of CESEL, highlighting the project’s potential.
According to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigeria has the capacity to produce 25,000 megawatts of electricity from biogas. This project has the ability to greatly alleviate the country’s energy need and promote economic expansion.
The project has the potential to empower local populations, encourage sustainable energy habits, and address energy difficulties in rural regions, according to Dr. Norbert Edomah, Associate Professor (Reader) in Energy Systems & Policy at Pan-Atlantic University’s School of Science and Technology.
“This knowledge transfer partnership, which is supported by Innovate UK, aims to develop local competencies and innovative solutions that address local energy needs by producing biogas from agricultural and animal waste for a variety of uses in the farms, including the generation of electricity.”
The biodigester will first be prototyped at Pan-Atlantic University, with intentions to scale up the technology at the Osun State farm. To maximize efficiency and establish new benchmarks for energy innovation in Nigeria, real-time monitoring sensors will be incorporated. This collaboration between the University of Lincoln, CESEL, and Pan-Atlantic University shows a dedication to technological advancement and sustainable development.
This project will help Nigeria have a more successful and environmentally friendly future by promoting innovation in renewable energy.
