Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Wood pellets are small cylindrical pellets made from organic compressed waste. eg sawdust, Coconut shell, Coffee shell and many others. They are a renewable and sustainable source of energy, commonly used as a fuel for heating.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The primary goal of this project is to produce high quality wood pellets as a renewable and efficient fuel source. The project aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels, lower gas emissions, and promote sustainable forestry practices. since wood pellets fuels form a clean, environmentally beneficial, sustainable and renewable biomass, the rising global demand for renewable energy is driving the demand for wood pellets to reduce the usage of fossil fuels that contributes to global warming. wood pellets can also be used as biomass fertiliser, the ash of biomass wood pellets can be used as fertiliser to promote the growth of a new plant.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Reduction of greenhouse Gas Emissions, Waste Management, Energy security, Economic development, Promotion of renewable energy, Energy efficiency.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Environmental sustainability, Cost effective, Renewable energy source, Energy security etc.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Residential Consumers, Commercial and institutional users, industrial sector, Energy producer, Government and public sector, Export markets. Schools and colleges.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2021-01-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

N/A

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

job creation and economic opportunities, Energy access and affordability, Sustainable income for organic waste sellers.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Economic development, Job creation, Energy for agricultural productivity, Reduced cooking fuel,

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Reduce Air pollution Lower carbon monoxide risk Energy security economical benefits Reduce climate change impact

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Economic development, Vocational training, Environmental education.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Employment opportunities for women, Empowerment and skill development, Work place policies, Community Development.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Reduce water pollution, Sustainable forestry practices, Energy for water treatment.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Cost effective, Renewable energy source, Efficient energy production, Reduced carbon emissions, Energy security.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Job creation, Skilled and unskilled labour, Community engagement.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

carbon neutrality efficient energy production sustainable forestry waste utilisation support for renewable energy. energy security

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

2

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

3

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

2

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

5

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

3

05.08 Justification

Sustainable resource utilisation, Renewable energy source, Economic benefits,

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Fossil fuels, biomass fuels, Renewable energy, Electricity, what makes this project stand out (wood pellets fuel) High energy, consistency and quality, versatility, Reduced emissions, Environmental benefits.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

No