... traditional biomass for its energy needs (World Bank, 2009b; Mendis and van Nes, 1999: 16; Asian Development Bank, 2002). From biomass to biogas Traditional forms of energy used for cooking and ... affordable solutions that rely on local resources for their manufacturing and use (Paul, 2005: 4-5). The benefits of BSP have been substantial and wide-ranging. Reduced deforestation has always ... fuelwood for cooking; rural electricity access is only 2.1 per cent (World Bank, 2009a; World Bank, 2006a). Widespread deforestation has increased the time 12 Renewable Energy Technologies for...