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Biofuel Briquettes Production in Lithuania
Summary
Axis 3 support in Lithuania, assisted a company to produce cheap and environmentally friendly fuel by using locally produced straw waste, thus creating additional income for the farmers and new jobs in the local economy.
Background
Straw briquettes are a new product in the Lithuanian market. The use of straw as fuel is beneficial not only for the consumer since it is a cheaper fuel which helps to preserve nature, but also for the farmers as they receive additional income from the sale of straw, crop waste and rape. The project can potentially influence not only economic prosperity of the company but also the national well-being in terms of economy, energy and environment.
Objective
The main objectives of this project are to develop new and maintain the existing jobs in the area and to increase the diversity and scope of the non-agricultural activities in the village.
Main activities
The use of straw briquettes helps to save money that are used for consumption of fuel. It is also beneficial for the farmers who can get an additional income from selling straw, crop waste and rape which is used for production of the fuel.
Results & Benefits
The project is still running and it is early to speak about results at the moment. It is expected that the users of the straw briquettes will receive the main benefits of this project.
Lessons learnt
The project was evaluated as very risky and there were no insurance companies that wanted to insure it. The applicant suggests that filling in the application forms with too many details is not a good practice.
Project location and other information
Marijampolė Discrict Municipality, Gavaltuvos village, Lithuania
Region
Marijampoles apskritis
RDP Territory
Lithuania
Total project cost (€)
43 443
Contact name
Company - UAB „Biogranus“
Telephone
+370 61036079; +370 69825677
Languages for contact
English, Lithuanian
At a glance
Country
Lithuania
Final beneficiary type
Producer groups
Budget range
€20 000 - €99 999
Start date:
01/02/2010
End Date:
30/09/2010
Theme / Measure:
Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
Rural economic diversification
312. Support for business creation and development
Keywords:
Biofuel, Renewable energy
Last update
17/05/2012