A technical feasibility study on the implementation of a biogas
promotion programme in the Sikasso region in Mali (2007). Study
findings in terms of technical feasibility revealed that
although water resources availability was sufficient for a
biogas system, and the average temperature allowed for the
installation to function, collecting manure difficulties proved
to be the biggest challenge, as it was not guaranteed throughout
the year due to the temporary migration in the dry season.
Further, the number of families that do have cattle around the
household year-round was too small. A biogas system that
requires daily input was, therefore, not feasible in the studied
context. In terms of energy consumption, kerosene was the most
widely lighting source used and its costs were constantly rising
which was seen as a considerable problem by rural households.
Further, if biogas was to be introduced, both men and women
would use it mainly for lighting and not for cooking. In terms
of financing, it was concluded that