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| | == Background<br/> == | | == Background<br/> == |
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| − | Around one third of the energy used worldwide goes into the production and [[Agricultural Processing|processing]] of food from field to table. Given the current energy system mix, the agrifood industry sector is however heavily dependent on fossil fuel inputs for production, transport, processing and distribution, and contributes significantly to [[Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture|greenhouse gas emissions]]. With a continuously growing world population the need for food and for energy to produce is increasing. At the same time millions of farmers and processors in developing countries and emerging economies [[Energy Needs in Smallholder Agriculture|lack access]] to clean energy technologies for [[Powering Agriculture: Irrigation|irrigation]], [[Solar Drying|drying]], [[Cooling for Agriculture|cooling]]How can these needs be met sustainably?We have to produce [[Literature Analysis: Energy in Agriculture|more food with less energy]], make energy use [[Energy Efficiency Introduction|more efficient]], and introduce and upscale more [[Renewable Energy Resources in Powering Agriculture|clean energy technologies]].<br/> | + | Around one third of the energy used worldwide goes into the production and [[Agricultural Processing|processing]] of food from field to table. Given the current energy system mix, the agrifood industry sector is however heavily dependent on fossil fuel inputs for production, transport, processing and distribution, and contributes significantly to [[Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture|greenhouse gas emissions]]. With a continuously growing world population the need for food and for energy to produce is increasing. At the same time millions of farmers and processors in developing countries and emerging economies [[Energy Needs in Smallholder Agriculture|lack access]] to clean energy technologies for [[Powering Agriculture: Irrigation|irrigation]], [[Solar Drying|drying]], [[Cooling for Agriculture|cooling]]How can these needs be met sustainably? We have to produce [[Literature Analysis: Energy in Agriculture|more food with less energy]], make energy use [[Energy Efficiency Introduction|more efficient]], and introduce and upscale more [[Renewable Energy Resources in Powering Agriculture|clean energy technologies]].<br/> |
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| | The MOOC attented these challenges and dealt with the questions: "How can we support the use of clean energy in developing countries and emerging economies within the agriculture and food sector? How can we contribute to reducing the large quantities of agricultural products going to waste every day, and thereby contributing to food security, both globally and locally?"<br/> | | The MOOC attented these challenges and dealt with the questions: "How can we support the use of clean energy in developing countries and emerging economies within the agriculture and food sector? How can we contribute to reducing the large quantities of agricultural products going to waste every day, and thereby contributing to food security, both globally and locally?"<br/> |
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| | == Introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus<br/> == | | == Introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus<br/> == |
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| − | The introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus intended to provide a preface to the given planetary boundaries (especially limited energy and water resources), the Energy-Agriculture Nexus as well as the course platform and community. In addition, an expert interview of Katie Kennedy Freeman provides insights into the World Bank's approaches to support clean energy solutions for agricultural value chains.<br/> | + | The introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus intended to provide a preface to the given planetary boundaries (especially limited energy and water resources), the Energy-Agriculture Nexus as well as the course platform and community. In addition, an expert interview of Katie Kennedy Freeman provided insights into the World Bank's approaches to support clean energy solutions for agricultural value chains.<br/> |
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| | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu9kWG-uCEc&feature=player_embedded Introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus] by the Partners of "Powering Agriculture - An Energy Grand Challenge for Development"<br/> | | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu9kWG-uCEc&feature=player_embedded Introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus] by the Partners of "Powering Agriculture - An Energy Grand Challenge for Development"<br/> |
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| | == Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency in Agricultural Value Chains<br/> == | | == Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency in Agricultural Value Chains<br/> == |
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| − | '''Week 2: Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Overview'''<br/> | + | '''Week 2: Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Overview'''<br/>The [[Renewable Energy Resources in Powering Agriculture|Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Overview]] provided a guide to understand the basics for working with renewable energy technologies, such as solar energy and its respective applications in agricultural value chains.<br/> |
| − | The [[Renewable_Energy_Resources_in_Powering_Agriculture|Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Overview]] provided a guide to understand the basics for working with renewable energy technologies, such as solar energy and its respective applications in agricultural value chains.<br/> | + | |
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| | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M-vLXrfdUs Video lecture]</u> <span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences</span></span><br/> | | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M-vLXrfdUs Video lecture]</u> <span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences</span></span><br/> |
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| − | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PoweringAg_MOOC_READER_WEEK_2.pdf Reader]<br/></u> | + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PoweringAg_MOOC_READER_WEEK_2.pdf Reader]</u><br/> |
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| | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-2/ Additional material]</u><br/> | | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-2/ Additional material]</u><br/> |
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| | <br/>'''Week 3: Bioenergy Overview'''<br/> | | <br/>'''Week 3: Bioenergy Overview'''<br/> |
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| − | The bioenergy overview provided a technical overview on [[Bioenergy_Resources_and_Technologies|Bioenergy Resources and Technologies]], biogas fundamentals, and the many uses of biogas in agricultural value chains. This unit introduced the process by which methane is generated, the technologies that can be used to generate methane and factors to consider when choosing a technology, and the different ways biogas can be used as an energy source.<br/> | + | The bioenergy overview provided a technical overview on [[Bioenergy Resources and Technologies|Bioenergy Resources and Technologies]], biogas fundamentals, and the many uses of biogas in agricultural value chains. This unit introduced the process by which methane is generated, the technologies that can be used to generate methane and factors to consider when choosing a technology, and the different ways biogas can be used as an energy source.<br/> |
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| | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PD28KJ0w3U&feature=player_embedded Video lecture]</u> by Miguel Franco, Powering Agriculture Task Support Order (PASTO) & Director at Tetra Tech - Bionenergy and Environment<br/> | | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PD28KJ0w3U&feature=player_embedded Video lecture]</u> by Miguel Franco, Powering Agriculture Task Support Order (PASTO) & Director at Tetra Tech - Bionenergy and Environment<br/> |
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| | <br/>'''Week 4: Energy Efficiency in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> | | <br/>'''Week 4: Energy Efficiency in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> |
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| − | *[[Energy Efficiency Introduction|Energy Efficiency in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus]]<br/>
| + | The unit introduced the concepts of [[Energy_Efficiency_Introduction|Energy Efficiency]] and sustainable energy use. Participants gained an understanding of why [[Energy_Auditing|Energy Audits]] are an important tool for energy efficiency and how life cycle assessments can support decision making for more sustainable energy use in agricultural value chains. In addition, a case study on the energy needs in Kenyan tea factories has been included.<br/> |
| − | *[[Energy Auditing|Energy Audits]]<br/>
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| − | *Case Studies<br/>
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| − | <br/> | + | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU2lB9RobUo&feature=player_embedded Video lecture]</u> by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences<br/> |
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU2lB9RobUo&feature=player_embedded Energy Efficiency in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus] by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences<br/>
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| − | '''Further material''':<br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PAEGC_MOOC_READER_4.pdf Reader]</u><br/> |
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| − | *Article on energy efficiency [[Energy Efficiency Introduction|here]]<br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-4/ Additional material]</u><br/> |
| − | *Article on energy auditing [[Energy Auditing|here]]<br/>
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PAEGC_MOOC_READER_4.pdf Reader]<br/>
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| | '''Week 5: Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> | | '''Week 5: Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> |
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| − | *Macro-level: [[Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus]]<br/>
| + | The following session introduced the economic side of the nexus by providing knowledge on [[Policies_and_Regulations_for_the_Energy-Agriculture_Nexus|Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus]]. Further, severeal [[Comparison_of_Various_Policy_Tools_for_Promoting_Renewable_Energies|Policy Tools for Promoting Renewable Energies]] have been presented and compared.<br/> |
| − | *Case Studies<br/>
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| − | <br/> | + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/videos-week-5/ Video lecture]</u> by Alisher Mirzabaev, Senior Researcher at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn<br/> |
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/videos-week-5/ Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus] by Alisher Mirzabaev, Senior Researcher at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn<br/>
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| − | '''Further material''':<br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PAEGC_MOOC_READER_5.pdf Reader]</u><br/> |
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| − | *Article on policies and regulations for the energy-agriculture nexus [[Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|here]]<br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-5/ Additional material]</u><br/> |
| − | *Article on a c<span dir="auto">omparison of various policy tools for promoting renewable energies </span>[[Comparison of various Policy Tools for Promoting Renewable Energies|here]]<br/>
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PAEGC_MOOC_READER_5.pdf Reader]<br/>
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| | <br/>'''Week 6: Energy and Agriculture on the Micro Level'''<br/> | | <br/>'''Week 6: Energy and Agriculture on the Micro Level'''<br/> |
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| − | *[[Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains|Micro-level: Investment Planning]]<br/>
| + | This unit continued the economic session adressing the energy and agriculture on the micro level. Participants learned how to perform a micro assessment of investments in renewable energy such as a [[Techno-Economic_Analysis_in_Agricultural_Value_Chains|Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains]] and [[Techno-Economic_Analysis_in_Agricultural_Value_Chains|Cost-benefit Analysis]].<br/> |
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| − | *[[Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains|Cost-benefit Analysis]]<br/>
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| − | <br/> | + | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz9JSg0VY-0&feature=player_embedded Video lecture]</u> by Stefania Bracco, expert in Energy-Smart Agri-Food Chains working for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)<br/> |
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| − | Find the '''video''' of week 6 via the following link: <br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/READER_WEEK_6.pdf Reader]<br/></u> |
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz9JSg0VY-0&feature=player_embedded Micro Economics of the Energy Agriculture Nexus] by Stefania Bracco, expert in Energy-Smart Agri-Food Chains working for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)<br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-6/ Additional material]<br/></u> |
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| − | *Article on t<span dir="auto">echno-economic analysis in agricultural value chains</span> [[Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains|here]]<br/>
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| − | *Article on a<span dir="auto">gri-food enterprises in the nexus [[Agri-food Enterprises in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|here]]</span><br/>
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/READER_WEEK_6.pdf Reader]<br/>
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| | <br/>'''Week 7: Business Models for Projects in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> | | <br/>'''Week 7: Business Models for Projects in the Energy-Agriculture Nexus'''<br/> |
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| − | *[[Business Models for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|Business Models for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus]]<br/>
| + | This unit provided the participants with know-how on [[Business_Models_for_the_Energy-Agriculture_Nexus|Business Models]] and common methods for business decision making – with a focus on hands-on aspects, including examples of financial analysis of grid connected and off-grid clean energy projects in the agricultural sector. In addition, a case study elaborated by the FAO analysed solar pumps for sustainable irrigation in Bangladesh.<br/> |
| − | *Grid-connected Projects<br/>
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| − | *Value Chain Integrated Generation and Supply<br/>
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| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAEGC_MOOC_READER_7.pdf Reader]</u> and <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAEGC_MOOC_Case_Study_Week_7.pdf case study by FAO]</u><br/> |
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILLr-uWE4ZE&feature=player_embedded Business Models for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus] <span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences</span></span><br/>
| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php/topic/additional-material-week-7/ Additional material]</u><br/> |
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAEGC_MOOC_Case_Study_Week_7.pdf Case Study] by FAO: "Techno-economic Analysis of Solar Pumps for sustainable Irrigation in Bangladesh" <br/>
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| | == Summary<br/> == | | == Summary<br/> == |
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| + | This last unit of the MOOC provided no new content but was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdjvSmEd6w&feature=player_embedded Summary of the MOOC]<span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span></span><br/> |
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdjvSmEd6w&feature=player_embedded Summary of the MOOC] <span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 20.4px; font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences</span></span><br/>
| + | <u>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdjvSmEd6w Video lecture]</u> by Prof. Ramchandra Bhandari, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences<br/> |
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| + | <u>[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAEGC_MOOC_COMPILED_READER.pdf Compiled course reader]</u><br/> |
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| − | *[https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAEGC_MOOC_COMPILED_READER.pdf Compiled course reader of the MOOC]<br/>
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How can we produce more food with less energy, make energy use more efficient, and upscale clean energy technologies in food value chains? Almost 1,400 people participated in the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) “Powering Agriculture – Sustainable Energy for Food” to discuss and find answers to those questions. Over eight weeks in spring 2016 they were introduced to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus and learned about the sustainable use of energy throughout all stages of agricultural value chains.
The MOOC introduced participants to challenges of and solutions for sustainable energy use in agricultural value chains. The first half of the curriculum focused on clean energy technologies while the second part highlighted economic and political aspects of projects at the interface of energy and agriculture.
The MOOC attented these challenges and dealt with the questions: "How can we support the use of clean energy in developing countries and emerging economies within the agriculture and food sector? How can we contribute to reducing the large quantities of agricultural products going to waste every day, and thereby contributing to food security, both globally and locally?"
The introduction to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus intended to provide a preface to the given planetary boundaries (especially limited energy and water resources), the Energy-Agriculture Nexus as well as the course platform and community. In addition, an expert interview of Katie Kennedy Freeman provided insights into the World Bank's approaches to support clean energy solutions for agricultural value chains.
