Assessing The Effectiveness, Adoption Rate And Technology Gaps Of Household Biogas Technologies In Case Of Dugda Woreda And Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Eastern Shewa

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.