Apaui Fuapepe Fesili

The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa at Vaitele Fou is one of the firsts to utilize free renewable energy from waste water.

Thanks to a Renewable Energy Project funded by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment working in collaboration with the European Union.

According to one of the trainees, Gisborne Aniva Nati from Vaitele Fou that the bio gas produced from waste water has powered two gas stoves, a rice cooker and has produced electricity for the community house.

“What’s good about this bio gas it’s much more efficient and effective compared to the ordinary gas bought from the shops.�? says Aniva.

She added that the next appliances on the list for the bio gas is a refrigerator and a washing machine.

The Bio Gas works by using a bio digester fitted to the household septic tank and what is left in the process is the residue water suit for the gardens.

A delegation from the European Union visited the site in the beginning of April this year and found out that the project has many benefits.

It will improve
*sanitation and health
*reduced energy costs (fuel wood and liquid petroleum gas) for cooking and lighting purposes
*reduced energy costs for selected household appliances
*production of organic fertilizers which can be used to improve backyard crops as well as generate income if sold
* reduced pollutants in the immediate environment
*reduced methane (CH4) released thus contributing to climate change mitigation
*reduced health care costs

Aniva is very optimistic about this project. It has provided free energy for her church, her home and provided her with a paid job.

She says Samoa Tourism Authority has made a request to her and bio energy specialist from New Zealand, Bill Rucks of Water Alchemy  to immediately develop plans for a bio gas project to cover the town area.

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