Benin Adopts Advanced Charcoal Kiln Technology for Sustainable Biomass Carbonization
2025-11-07
Meeting Benin’s Growing Demand for Efficient Charcoal Solutions In November 2025, Weiwa Machinery successfully shipped a horizontal carbonization furnace to Benin, marking a significant step in our mission to provide sustainable and efficient charcoal-making solutions across West Africa. Why Benin Needs Advanced Carbonization Technology? The Challenges of Traditional Charcoal Production Benin, like many developing nations, relies heavily on traditional charcoal kilns, which are inefficient, environmentally damaging, and labor-intensive. These methods often lead to: High charcoal waste (up to 40% of wood is lost as smoke or ash) Severe deforestation due to unsustainable wood harvesting Air pollution from open burning processes The Solution: Horizontal Carbonization Furnace Weiwa’s horizontal carbonization furnace addresses these issues by: ✔ Maximizing charcoal yield (up to 30%…