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Help install a working biodigester for a family in Eronga, Michoacan, Mexico. Join Hands-on Biodigester Installation Course, August 8-10th, 2008
This three-day course will cover an overview of biodigester applications, and the impacts this technology can have on the energy production, health, water quality, emissions and economics of households and communities. The science of anaerobic digestion and its many applications will be covered, but the course focus will be the installation of a functioning biodigester and working with the family members to design, install, and support the system. The goal is to provide a fuel source to a local family for cooking and heating as well as a waste treatment system for the production of organic fertilizer. Biodigesters convert organic waste into clean renewable energy for heating, cooking, or the production electricity and has the potential to make significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. The byproduct of biodigesters is a high quality organic fertilizer that can support local agricultural systems. IRRI-Mexico is promoting an inexpensive, yet durable design that can be easily installed and maintained in a variety of contexts. This installation will primarily be taught in Spanish, but there will be opportunities for translation English. Translation and extra time can be given to those who need clarification or more English materials.
Course Cost: $275 USD for an evening session and two days of installation and helps support the installation of the equipment. Does not include lodging, food or local transportation, but arrangements can be for all of these by IRRI, and inexpensive options (less than $30 USD/day) are available. Discounts are available for students or renewable energy installation program representatives. For more information please contact: info@irrimexico.org
Mexico Biogas Program The IRRI-Mexico biogas Program is entering our third year of research, courses, and installation of biodigester systems in Mexico from large farms to small family systems. We want to thank all of the students, families, communities, and organizations that have supported the program and are helping us move forward. You can participate in the Mexico Biogas Program by donating to the installation of a family biodigester through the Adopt-a-Biodigester program. Your donation will go towards the installation of a working waste treatment and renewable energy system in a family’s home in one of our host communities.
Contact
Alex Eaton: alex@irrimexico.org
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Would
you like to sponsor a biogas course or project in your community?
IRRI-Mexico is taking reservation for biodigester installation courses
for the summer of 2008 in communities across Mexico. Please contact
us to see if biodigesters could work where you live. 
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