Biogas as a green energy solution: our clients, our experiences

Biogas is one of the most environmentally friendly ways of managing organic waste. It generates useful fuel gas (affordable energy for cooking and lighting, power generation, water pumping and running mobile and stationary engines). The slurry which is a by-product is an excellent fertilizer for agriculture. 

Janathakshan, as the organization dedicated to carry out the legacy of Practical Action in Sri Lanka has over 25 years of experiences in the biogas sector in Sri Lanka. We have set up over 1000 biogas systems, providing training to over 200 masons and 200 technical officers in the country.

We took the lead in setting up National Standard for domestic biogas systems in 2006, and our efforts to popularize new biogas systems commercially have earned us a permanent place in the national biogas arena.

Biogas lamps at Hotel Boulder Garden

Biogas unit at BMICH

Biogas unit at hotel Chaaya village Habarana

Biogas unit at Kurunegala sathi pola

Biogas unit at Military Agriculture Farm, Thununna

Biogas unit at open prison, Pallakele

Janathakshan participates for the Action at the Frontline Regional Workshop for South Asia

Janathakshan participates for the Action at the Frontline Regional Workshop for South Asia

The above meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 24th February to 26 February at Evergreen Place Hotel, Ratchethewi.

Action at the Frontline (http://www.globalnetwork-dr.org/action-at-the-frontline.html) is a programme designed to strengthen local capacities for learning and action in the face of everyday disasters and building community resilience. It aims to facilitate processes where local communities understand risks and root causes and strengthen their ability to address these through regular reflection and by working in partnership with others.

This is a programme of Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR: http://www.globalnetwork-dr.org ). Action at the Frontline operates in 37 countries across the globe.

Team meeting of Climate Resilience Rice Farming Systems in Asia Project

The team meeting of Climate Resilience Rice Farming Systems in Asia Project was held in Sri Lanka from 22nd to 26th February 2015. Inaugural gathering was held on 22nd February at Hotel Tamarind Tree, Minuwangoda. Participants from 05 countries (Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) shared their experience on organic farming practices and adaptation methods.

Team participated in a field visit from 23rd and 24th February to explore farming practices in Anuradhapura. Participants were able to have hands-on experience on tank management, paddy cultivation and home gardening that involves climate sensitive practices and organic farming techniques. Also they were able to interview farmers and farmer organizations.

Returning from Anuradhapura the workshop was continuing in Club Palm Bay, Marawila on 25th and 26th of February. Last two days were committed to learn from the field experience and to discuss future strategies.