Abstract:
In Ethiopia, the national adoption of domestic biogas technology is a relatively new
development. As a result, there is a lack of empirical data regarding the
effectiveness, adoption rate, and technical gap. Therefore, the purpose of this study
was to evaluate the efficiency, rate of adoption, and technological gaps of
household biogas systems in Ethiopia. 101 sample families, both biogas users and
non-users, participated in the study using a mixed triangulation methodology.
Techniques for quantitative and qualitative data analysis were also used. The
study's findings indicated that: About 35% insufficient feeding quantity, 60% poor
installation quality, and 30% adopters' health issues affected efficiency. The
following factors had an impact on the adoption rate: 45% unfavorable promotion
of non-functional biogas plants, 20% lack of funding, and 20% lack of feeding, 25%
lack of community enthusiasm, and 15% availability of alternative energy sources.
technology gaps of stockholders, such as a 45% restriction on controllable time and
effort, a 70% gap in operation and upkeep for adopters, and an 80% gap in
experience sharing to close technological gaps in the study region the following
suggestions were made in order to increase the efficiency of the biogas plant: in the
study area, increase the volume of dung; provide stockholders with training on
operation and maintenance; hire skilled personnel; and, in order to encourage
adoption of biogas technology and close any technological gaps, support
stockholders by providing financial resources to share experience and awareness raising training programs.
