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South Africa

Stellenbosch University (SU) of South Africa has actively supported all project partners. They have compiled a report that describes the following:

  • Extent of rural food processing in Africa
    • Traditional cassava flour production
    • Gari production
    • Traditional Palm oil Processing
    • Preservation of leafy vegetables by sun drying
    • Preservation of fish and meat
    • Germination and fermentation of cereals
  • Overview of some rural food processes
    • Improved Stoves
    • Biogas Technologies
    • Solar PV
    • Solar thermal technologies
  • Energy technologies being deployed in food processing
  • The current energy mix and level of inputs required
  • Potential of other forms of renewable energy

For detailed SU’s report, please click here. 

Last modified: Fri, 23 May 2014 09:47:28 BST