The document outlines the agenda and thematic focus of a two-day workshop on off-grid energy and smart villages, led by Richard Hayhurst and featuring various case studies and discussions on renewable energy initiatives. Key topics include the benefits and challenges of smart villages, financing for clean energy, and the role of journalists in promoting sustainable energy solutions. The workshop aims to inspire, provide insights, and facilitate networking among participants engaged in the smart village movement.

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DAY 1 – SATURDAY NOV 14TH- CONCEPT AND OFF-GRID ENERGY
FACILITATION/CHAIR: RICHARD HAYHURST
09.00 Opening and introductions – Richard Hayhurst
09.15 Welcome – Mr Vester Feldman, General Manager, Jetwing Lagoon
09.30 The Smart Villages Concept– Dr Bernie Jones, Project Co-Leader
(including video case studies from Terrat, Tanzania and Asia)
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Case Studies: ehandsenergy’s off-grid initiatives – Sreekanth C S & Rao Rajesh
11.45 Case Studies: End user financing for clean energy products – Sreekanth C S & Praveen Vechi
12.30 Lunch
14.00 Editor’s brainstorm: “Smart Villages Stories:- facilitators Sharon Schmickle & Julia Vitullo-Martin
15.30 Tea Break
16.00 Technology Futures– Dr Bernie Jones
16.45 Case Studies: ME SOLshare – Dr Sebastian Groh
17.30 Close – Richard Hayhurst

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DAY 2 – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH - BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
FACILITATION/CHAIR: RICHARD HAYHURST
09.00 Recap of Day 1 & Day 2 Theme – Richard Hayhurst
09.45 Case Studies: Sri Lanka Jetwing Lagoon Hotel & India
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Productive use & microenterprise – Richard Hayhurst, Bernie Jones
Video case studies and Discussion: news- and development-worthy productive usage stories in South Asia
12.30 Lunch
14.00 Editors’ Brainstorm: Smart Village Coverage – Sharon Schmickle, Julia Vitullo-Martin
15.30 Tea Break
16.00 Group Exercise: Imaging a Smart Village – Dr Bernie Jones
17.00 Concluding Session – Dr Bernie Jones and Richard Hayhurst

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WHY ARE WE HERE, WHAT ARE WE DOING?
• WE HAVE SOME NEW THINKING ON RENEWABLE ENERGY’S POTENTIAL TO CATALYSE OFF-
GRID COMMUNITIES
WE BELIEVE JOURNALISTS ARE BEST WAY TO SPREAD THIS THROUGH INFORMED
COMMENTARY
VALUE YOUR INSIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY
• WE WANT TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION, CONTEXT, CASE STUDIES, DATA AND CONTACTS TO
FOLLOW SMART VILLAGES
• WE WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU!
• 3RD WORKSHOP – KIGALI & SEOUL, NEXT SOUTH AMERICA AND WEST AFRICA
MIX OF PRESENTATIONS, CASE STUIDES, EXERCISES AND DISCUSSION
INTERACTIVE
REPORT AND NETWORK

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WHY NOW?
• PARIS CLIMATE CHANGE TALKS
• RENWABLE ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
• ENERGY ACCESS FOR ALL – SMART CITIES &
SMART VILLAGES?
• LOCAL SITUATION
• TECHNOLOGY AND PRICE TIPPING POINT
• PROTO SMART VILLAGES