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Wecol Limited
Org Type
Undesignated
Year Founded
2016
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Project Summary / Description:
Africa's main source of energy is biomass based. Kenya, for example, about 70% of its energy consumption is biomass based. This is at least a US $5 billion industry. The industry comprises of agricultural waste, firewood and charcoal. Annual consumption is 35 million tons with a sustainable supply of only 15 million tons. Unfortunately, the deficit of 20 million tons is met through un-sustainable sources. This has resulted in deforestation, flooding and land degradation. Our solution is to mitigate this by commercializing drought resistant grass that will grown in semi-arid to arid areas. This constitutes nearly 80% of Kenya's land.
Regions of Operations:
Southeast Asia
South Asia
East Asia
Central Asia
Middle East
North America
South America
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
East Africa
North Africa
Southern Africa
Central Africa
Oceania
Caribbean
Other Countries
Best Estimate of GHG Avoidance/Reduction of This Project (Tonnes CO2 Equivalent/Year):
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
Internally we ensure equal opportunity and remuneration for all genders. Externally we have created job opportunities for over 50 women from the bottom of the pyramid to supply us with dried bagasse. We furnish them with the infrastructure, and they provide the labor. This directly addresses poverty alleviation.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Mission Statement:
Wecols' goal is to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy to Africa by optimizing the use of locally available resources and partnering with local communities and stakeholders whilst addressing poverty, waste problem and other challenges in a sustainable manner.
Link: Facebook:
Tapuwa Ndongwe:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/
tapuwa-ndongwe-7a409354 Andrew Amadi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-amadi-92065120/
Wecol website:
https://wecolepz.com/
Greennovations pyrolysis proof of concept:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncwF_oArUgI&t=137s
Clean Energy Challenge:
https://cleanenergychallenge.whatdesigncando.com/projects/a-waste-to-energy-development-company/
