Biogas
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Fuel produced locally is not so vulnerable to disruption as, for example, grid electricity or
imported bottled gas
References and resources
Practical Action Technical Briefs
Using a Biogas Digester
Using Biogas Technology to Solve Pit latrine Waste
Biogas Digest - Volume 1 Biogas Basics
Biodigester Construction Manual (AIDG Technical Manual)
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Development”, © Practical Action Publishing
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ISBN: 9780946688494
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Holm-Nielsen, J. & Al Seadi, T. (2003); “Biogas in Europe, A General Overview”, The Future of
Biomass in Europe 2 ALTENER funded biogas workshop October 2003, Denmark
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Washington D.C., 1993
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