dc.contributor.author |
Terrapon-Pfaff, J. C. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2013-10-17T13:28:12Z |
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dc.date.available |
2013-10-17T13:28:12Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012-02 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2071-1050 |
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dc.identifier.other |
doi:10.3390/su4030278 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://www.taccire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/200 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This paper attempts to assess whether renewable energy self-sufficiency can be
achieved in the crop production and processing sector in Tanzania and if this could be
accomplished in an environmentally sustainable manner. In order to answer these questions
the theoretical energy potential of process residues from commercially produced agricultural
crops in Tanzania is evaluated. Furthermore, a set of sustainability indicators with focus on
environmental criteria is applied to identify risks and opportunities of using these residues
for energy generation. In particular, the positive and negative effects on the land-usesystem
(soil fertility, water use and quality, biodiversity, etc.) are evaluated. The results
show that energy generation with certain agricultural process residues could not only improve
and secure the energy supply but could also improve the sustainability of current land-use
practices. |
en_GB |
dc.language.iso |
en |
en_GB |
dc.publisher |
MDPI, Basel, Switzerland |
en_GB |
dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Sustainability;4, 278-293 |
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dc.subject |
Tanzania |
en_GB |
dc.subject |
environmental conservation |
en_GB |
dc.subject |
Sustainability |
en_GB |
dc.subject |
Agriculture |
en_GB |
dc.subject |
Residues |
en_GB |
dc.subject |
Energy |
en_GB |
dc.title |
Linking Energy- and Land-Use Systems: Energy Potentials and Environmental Risks of Using Agricultural Residues in Tanzania |
en_GB |
dc.type |
Article |
en_GB |