Presenter : Ifeanyi Orajaka

1. info@gve-group.com
www.gve-group.com
Smart Villages Presentation, Accra – Ghana. May 2016.
An Initiative of GVE Projects Limited
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Green Village Electricity Project™:
An Affordable Off-Grid PV Solar Electricity Solution for Rural off-Grid
Communities in Nigeria

2. 2
The Business Summary
• Community Engagement Process

3. 3
Executed Pilot Projects
Pilot (III)
Capacity: 9kWp
Cost: USD 60,000.00
Location: Egbeke – Etche, Rivers State, Nigeria
Year of Completion: March, 2015
Impact(s):720people, 36 jobs, 136MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure
Pilot (IV)
Capacity: 34kWp
Cost: USD 220,000.00
Location: Bisanti – Katcha, Niger State, Nigeria
Year of Completion: September, 2015
Impact(s):1,600people, 90 jobs, 517MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure
Pilot (I)
Capacity: 6kWp
Cost: USD 75,000.00
Location: Egbeke – Etche, Rivers State, Nigeria
Year of Completion: September 2013
Impact(s): 480people, 20 jobs, 91.3MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure
Pilot (II)
Capacity: 9kWp
Cost: USD60,000.00
Location: Egbeke – Etche, Rivers State, Nigeria
Year of Completion: March, 2015
Impact(s):720people, 36 jobs, 136MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure

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Executed Pilot Projects Cont’d
Pilot (V)
Capacity: 34kWp
Cost: USD 220,000.00
Location: Kolwa– Kaltungo LGA, Gombe State,
Nigeria.
Year of Completion: February , 2016
Impact(s):1,600people, 90 jobs, 517MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure
Pilot (VI)
Capacity: 200 SHS Units of 250Wp Each
Cost: USD180,000.00
Location: Onono– Anambra West LGA,
Anambra State, Nigeria
Year of Completion: March, 2016
Impact(s):1,600people, 90 jobs, 517MT of CO2,
45% ($12) reduction in HH energy expenditure

5. Pre-Implementation Scenario
Night view of
the
community’s
major pathway
before the
project

6. 6
Pilot Projects in Photos

7. • 1010 Households (12,240 people)
• 145 Street lighting points along the main street of the four beneficiary
Communities.
• Enhanced security at night
• Extended business operating hours
• Children gather around the street lighting points to study/ play at night.
• 420 Jobs Created during and after implementation
• $54,000 Created in Wealth in the four pilot communities during implementation.
• Knowledge transfer to locals
• 40% reduction in Energy related expenditure
• Cumulative annual reduction of CO2 emission by 880.32 MTs
Pilot Project Impacts

8. Night view of the community’s
major pathway now.
Pilot Project Impacts Cont’d

10. • US$1.4million raised and committed to six pilot projects till date
• Rated by USAID and GIZ as the ideal model for advancing energy access in Nigeria
• Listed among Sankalp Forum’s top-60 promising Sub Saharan Africa SMEs 2015
• Model is Scalable to Meet Specific Community Needs
• Model has Directly Measurable Environ-Socio-Economic Impact
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Awards:
•Finalist; Premier Project of the Year 2016, 9th Africa Energy Awards, J’burg South Africa March. 2016
•Finalist; West African Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition, Sept. 2015
•Finalist; City Mart/ City of Lagos Off-Grid Power Solution Challenge, June 2014.
•Winner; GE Africa/ USADF, Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Access Challenge, Nov. 2013.
•Winner; UNDP/ Bank of Industry –Nigeria, Access to Renewable Project Nigeria, Dec. 2012.
•Winner; IEEE Presidents’ Change the World Project Challenge 2009.
•The Project has been awarded 5 years pioneer status incentive
Project Heritage

11. Base Infrastructure
Revenue Streams
Service Offering per Site
GVE
Mini-grid
(240 Clients)
One-time Connection Fee:
$20.00
Modular Site of
34kWp Each
P.A.Y.G Utility Fee:
0.45/kWh (off-peak)
$0.75/kWh (peak)
AIPU:
$698.52
Ave. Monthly ARPU:
$11.25
Revenue Model
Legend: AIPU: Average Investment Per User ARPU: Average Revenue Per User
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12. Lessons Learnt
• Demand for our services still very huge and increasing
• Locals demand more energy for productive use and refrigeration (Tier 2 Energy
Service level 200 – 800 Wh/d).
• More Co-ordinated Procurement and Equipment Logistics process
• Need to have handy replacement for critical equipment
• More customers are inclined to the mini-grid than Battery Kits
• Need for a more robust field support mechanism
• Need for adequate funding for implementation and working capital

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Risk Assessment
Risks Mitigating Factors
1. Grid Encroachment  Selling generated electricity to the regional grid.
 Transforming the system into a hybrid grid-tied system
 Off-Grid RE solutions as GVE’s are being promoted for rural
electrification by the FGN & States with investment protection
policies.
2. Regulatory Risks • Implementation of the nation’s RE master plan.
• Policies on RE & Energy Efficiency recently signed into law
• No license and tariff Regulation for small/ Medium scale systems
• Recent Government’s collaboration with major stakeholders in RE.
3. Lack of patronage • GVE’s Pricing is the best and most attractive compared to other
energy sources including PHCN energy supply
• GVE’s Proposed constant power supply will be a huge incentive for
continued patronage.
4. Technical Risk  Robust Training Program for support Personnel & Operators
Other Major Business Incentives:
• Proven Market Model with duly filed Intellectual Property Protection
• Willingness of government to protect Off-Grid RE investments with up to 10 years
business guarantee cover, and absorption of the energy produced at the current price
into the national grid in cases of encroachment

14. Thank you!!!
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