This session is the continuation of session 1, devoted to the design of schemes for the large-scale dissemination of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Market-based mechanisms overcome partly the limits of donor aid-projects. They build on public-private partnerships where a network of local entrepreneurs contributes to the maintenance of systems.
Solar home systems
Rural energy services companies.
Case studies: Zambia, South Africa, Bangladesh, China...
Institutional and regulatory framework
Course on Regulation and Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries - Session 2Leonardo ENERGY
schemes for the large-scale dissemination of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Market-based mechanisms overcome partly the limits of donor aid-projects. They build on public-private partnerships where a network of local entrepreneurs contributes to the maintenance of systems.
Solar home systems
Rural energy services companies.
Case studies: Zambia, South Africa, Bangladesh, China...
Institutional and regulatory framework
Webinar - Off grid regulation - How to Provide Cost-effective and Sustainable...Leonardo ENERGY
In remote areas of developing countries, access to sustainable energy systems remains often unaffordable for inhabitants. Therefore, special energy supply models and regulatory frameworks adapted to the context of off-grid rural areas need to be implemented to support the dissemination of these systems.
This presentation explores how regulators can set a framework for cost-effective and sustainable rural energy services in remote areas. Energy supply models in rural areas can rely on various forms of ownership. Notably, it seems that a well-articulated public-private partnership can contribute to deliver cost-effective energy services.
The document provides background information on a case study by Energy for Development (E4D) to establish a sustainable off-grid electrification project in Kitonyoni, Kenya using solar photovoltaic technology. E4D recognizes that many previous rural electrification projects have failed due to a lack of a business model to generate ongoing revenues and sustain the systems. The case study aims to design an efficient PV system, sustainable revenue model, and financing plan to overcome issues of access and governance that typically challenge rural electrification. It provides context on Kitonyoni's population and energy needs, as well as the challenges of rural electrification in developing countries related to access, affordability, and financial sustainability.
Panelist slides from CEE's Policy forum on electric co-op innovation.
Jim Horan, MN Rural Electric Association
Beth Soholt, Wind on the Wires
Ryan Hentges, MN Valley Electric Cooperative
Jessica Burdette, MN Department of Commerce
The document discusses Ontario's policies to consolidate investment in clean energy, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. It aims to diversify risk and increase the likelihood of success by integrating distributed clean electricity generation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart grid technologies. This includes small renewable energy plants, electric vehicle chargers, and two-way communication systems to manage electricity demand and supply.
The document discusses plans to increase renewable energy development in Bangladesh to empower rural populations and create green jobs. It aims to install 7.5 million solar home systems by 2020 to provide electricity to half of Bangladesh's population. Other goals include replacing diesel pumps with solar pumps, powering education and health facilities with renewables, and creating 100,000 green jobs, especially for women. It outlines challenges like maintaining systems and training technicians, and solutions like developing grassroots entrepreneurs to provide maintenance services.
The document summarizes issues and challenges in rural electrification in India under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY) scheme. It discusses the franchisee model used for implementation and identifies shortcomings like lack of representativeness, sustainability, and replicability. It proposes a modified cooperative model called Rural Electricity Cooperative Society that improves decentralized decision making, sustainability through independent management and audits, and replicability.
The document discusses supplier of last resort regulations in Denmark and other European countries. It summarizes how Denmark previously appointed local electricity suppliers as suppliers of last resort with regulated prices, but changed in 2012 to tendering processes. It also outlines principles for new Danish regulations from 2014, including obligations for all suppliers and improved tools for vulnerable consumers. Additionally, it briefly summarizes supplier of last resort approaches in other countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Spain.
Course on Regulation and Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries - Session 2Leonardo ENERGY
schemes for the large-scale dissemination of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Market-based mechanisms overcome partly the limits of donor aid-projects. They build on public-private partnerships where a network of local entrepreneurs contributes to the maintenance of systems.
Solar home systems
Rural energy services companies.
Case studies: Zambia, South Africa, Bangladesh, China...
Institutional and regulatory framework
Webinar - Off grid regulation - How to Provide Cost-effective and Sustainable...Leonardo ENERGY
In remote areas of developing countries, access to sustainable energy systems remains often unaffordable for inhabitants. Therefore, special energy supply models and regulatory frameworks adapted to the context of off-grid rural areas need to be implemented to support the dissemination of these systems.
This presentation explores how regulators can set a framework for cost-effective and sustainable rural energy services in remote areas. Energy supply models in rural areas can rely on various forms of ownership. Notably, it seems that a well-articulated public-private partnership can contribute to deliver cost-effective energy services.
The document provides background information on a case study by Energy for Development (E4D) to establish a sustainable off-grid electrification project in Kitonyoni, Kenya using solar photovoltaic technology. E4D recognizes that many previous rural electrification projects have failed due to a lack of a business model to generate ongoing revenues and sustain the systems. The case study aims to design an efficient PV system, sustainable revenue model, and financing plan to overcome issues of access and governance that typically challenge rural electrification. It provides context on Kitonyoni's population and energy needs, as well as the challenges of rural electrification in developing countries related to access, affordability, and financial sustainability.
Panelist slides from CEE's Policy forum on electric co-op innovation.
Jim Horan, MN Rural Electric Association
Beth Soholt, Wind on the Wires
Ryan Hentges, MN Valley Electric Cooperative
Jessica Burdette, MN Department of Commerce
The document discusses Ontario's policies to consolidate investment in clean energy, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. It aims to diversify risk and increase the likelihood of success by integrating distributed clean electricity generation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart grid technologies. This includes small renewable energy plants, electric vehicle chargers, and two-way communication systems to manage electricity demand and supply.
The document discusses plans to increase renewable energy development in Bangladesh to empower rural populations and create green jobs. It aims to install 7.5 million solar home systems by 2020 to provide electricity to half of Bangladesh's population. Other goals include replacing diesel pumps with solar pumps, powering education and health facilities with renewables, and creating 100,000 green jobs, especially for women. It outlines challenges like maintaining systems and training technicians, and solutions like developing grassroots entrepreneurs to provide maintenance services.
The document summarizes issues and challenges in rural electrification in India under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY) scheme. It discusses the franchisee model used for implementation and identifies shortcomings like lack of representativeness, sustainability, and replicability. It proposes a modified cooperative model called Rural Electricity Cooperative Society that improves decentralized decision making, sustainability through independent management and audits, and replicability.
The document discusses supplier of last resort regulations in Denmark and other European countries. It summarizes how Denmark previously appointed local electricity suppliers as suppliers of last resort with regulated prices, but changed in 2012 to tendering processes. It also outlines principles for new Danish regulations from 2014, including obligations for all suppliers and improved tools for vulnerable consumers. Additionally, it briefly summarizes supplier of last resort approaches in other countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Spain.
Cambridge | Jan-14 | Energy for Development: business opportunities for commu...Smart Villages
Presentation by AbuBakr S Bahaj, Southampton University, Smart Villages Technology Workshop, Cambridge 14 January 2014
The purpose of the workshop was to bring together leading UK researchers to discuss emerging technologies for the sustainable production and use of energy in rural communities in developing countries, and to take a ‘look ahead’ at scientific developments and technologies that might be influential over the next 10 - 20 years. It was held under the auspices of the ‘smart villages’ initiative, a three - year project to advance sustain able energy provision for development in off - grid villages in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The document provides an analytical summary of Cambodia's solar energy policy for NRG Solutions. It finds that while political barriers exist, the potential for distributed solar growth in coming years provides an opportunity if public and private stakeholders cooperate. It outlines Cambodia's solar goals and policy actors like the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Recommendations include NRG Solutions working with other solar companies to promote shared goals and establish scheduled policy reviews to assess impacts and opportunities.
Restructuring and deregulation of INDIAN POWER SECTORANKUR MAHESHWARI
The document discusses the history and current state of India's power sector. It provides an overview of power generation, transmission, and distribution in India. Some key points include:
- India has the third largest installed power generation capacity in the world currently at 330,861 MW.
- The power sector was restructured through the Electricity Act of 2003 to separate generation, transmission, and distribution functions.
- Several states have restructured their power utilities including Orissa, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh with varying models of privatization and corporatization.
- Challenges remain around last mile connectivity, meeting peak demand, reliable coal supply, and transmission infrastructure.
Solar power options – Ed Hill – Specialised Solar SystemsIIED
Presentation by Ed Hill of Specialised Solar Systems at the CHOICES project community energy workshops in Somerset East, Pearston and Cookhouse communities, Blue Crane Route Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, held in February and March 2013.
The presentation describes some solar power options for South African communities.
More information about Specialised Solar Systems: http://www.specializedsolarsystems.co.za/
Further details of the CHOICES project: http://www.iied.org/choices-community-energy-project-south-africa
Coverage includes - EV Type & technology used, charging options, adoption, sales trends, recent investments, market share of top countries, India's initiatives to boost EV, charging infra., challenges, etc.
A New Business Model for Mini-Grids in Sub-Saharan AfricaMichael S Ashford
Mini-grids have the potential to provide electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa where grid extension is limited by generation capacity shortages. Mini-grids create economic opportunities not provided by individual home solar systems. They are locally owned, scalable systems that can connect to the main grid later. The market potential is large but difficult to estimate. Mini-grids using solar, hydro and biomass can have levelized costs of electricity comparable to willingness to pay in areas without access. Challenges include regulatory uncertainty and developing attractive business models, but examples from Nepal, Indonesia, India and East Africa show progress. With the right policies and financing support including capital cost subsidies, mini-grids can scale up access.
This document provides information about solar power development in India. It summarizes the participant's background working for Northern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh. It then outlines India's electricity tariffs by consumer category and reasons for pursuing solar power. Key policies and acts related to renewable energy in India are mentioned. Subsidy structures, energy consumption breakdown, and goals of the National Solar Mission are summarized. Major solar companies and training institutions in India are listed, as are current capacity figures and challenges/opportunities for solar development.
This document provides an overview of solar PV technology and incentives available in New York State. It discusses that solar costs have declined while efficiencies have increased. New York has high electricity costs, making solar investment attractive. The NY-Sun Initiative provides over $1 billion in grants and incentives to make solar more accessible. Residential, commercial, and other sectors can benefit from the 20-30% upfront cost reductions available. Installation sizes under 200 kW are eligible. Financing options like PACE can provide $0 upfront costs. Overall, solar provides stable electricity costs, emissions reductions, and returns on investment within 10 years.
Human: Thank you for summarizing the key points from the document. Your summary effectively captured
Non-Profit/For-Profit Partnership in SHPP: CEFA's Experiences and Perspectiv...Jacopo Pendezza
The document proposes a partnership model called NPFPP (Non-Profit For-Profit Partnership) to rapidly expand access to renewable energy for rural communities in Tanzania. It summarizes CEFA's 25 years of experience implementing small hydropower projects in Tanzania. A proposed new project, the Ninga SHPP, would provide power to over 2,000 households and small businesses through a 4 MW run-of-river plant. The NPFPP model combines funding from international donors, the Rural Energy Agency, and commercial loans to finance the project, which could then be handed over to a local entity for long-term sustainable operation.
Uganda has low national electricity access at 15%, only 7% in rural areas. Biomass contributes 88% of energy, mostly inefficiently used for cooking. The government reformed the energy sector and provides enabling environment for private investment in generation and distribution. Key priorities include increasing generation and access, developing renewables, and efficient utilization. Challenges of off-grid include high upfront costs, limited capacity and awareness. Initiatives provide subsidies, tax exemptions and financing to address challenges and incentivize off-grid development. Consolidating off-grid projects and addressing financing, licensing and connectivity issues are required to realize off-grid potential.
This document discusses the changing relationship between electric utilities and solar power. It begins by outlining utilities' shifting views of solar, from seeing it as a threat to beginning to recognize its business value. It then examines different levels of utility engagement with solar, from non-engagement to accommodation. The document also notes growing solar markets and business models, regulatory challenges, and trends like declining costs and increasing geographic diversity. Finally, it discusses opportunities and challenges for the future of utilities and solar.
Rural electrification using photovoltaic: the success story of BangladeshMarufa Mithila
The document summarizes the success of rural electrification efforts in Bangladesh using solar home systems (SHS). It discusses how Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has installed over 1.6 million SHS reaching over 8 million people. Key points:
1. IDCOL implements an output-based aid program using 30 partner organizations to install SHS financed through loans to consumers.
2. The program offers grants and refinancing to lower costs and has achieved widespread adoption of SHS across rural Bangladesh, increasing incomes and development.
3. Over the past decade, SHS installations have grown exponentially through this public-private model, demonstrating solar can effectively provide energy access in off-grid communities.
The document summarizes an electric vehicle charging trial called Electric Nation. It aims to recruit 500-700 people who own electric vehicles to charge their vehicles at home using smart chargers provided by the trial. This will provide data on how different electric vehicles impact local electricity networks. The trial will also test a smart charging system that can manage charging to reduce potential issues on the electricity grid. Participants will use their electric vehicles normally and complete surveys about their experiences with smart charging. The goal is to help network operators manage the increased electricity demand from more electric vehicles.
Barry Rawn, Brunel University
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
Lucy Stevens, Practical Action
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
FIN COMMUNITY, IEA RETD workshop in London, 26th August 2015IEA_RETD
IEA-RETD Report: Cost and financing aspects of community renewable energy projects (FIN-COMMUNITY)
Gregory Vaughan-Morris, Ricardo-AEA
The key barriers faced by community energy projects are generally well understood, however, there is much less information available about the actual cost and financing implications of these projects. The FIN-COMMUNITY project seeks to identify, document and assess the cost and financial impacts faced by community-owned renewable energy projects compared to commercial renewable energy projects.
Ignacio Perez Arriaga, MIT Boston - Università Pontificia Comillas MadridWAME
This document discusses challenges and opportunities around universal access to electricity, particularly in developing countries. It explores the tension between centralized grid connections versus decentralized off-grid solutions in serving remote, rural communities. While lack of regulation allows for more electrification opportunities, it can also result in non-standard technologies and monopolistic behavior. The document suggests regulation could incentivize grid-compatible, renewable microgrid solutions to ensure sustainable access. Specifically, it proposes compensating entrepreneurs if grids connect and using subsidies to make tariffs affordable, recognizing universal access as a new regulatory frontier.
Of the 315 million rural people expected to gain access to electricity by 2040 in Africa, 140 million are projected to gain access through mini-grids.
Even though Tanzania has made strides in developing a supportive policy and regulatory environment for mini-grids, there remains much to be done in further sharpening some of these policies and regulations, scaling access to financing, building the capacity of local actors to engage and ensuring effective coordination between the government, private sector, development and donor organizations as well as civil society to scale up the sector and drive local development impacts.
The World Resources Institute, in partnership with the Tanzania Traditional Energy Development Organization (TaTEDO), has conducted research exploring the status of mini-grids in Tanzania. Lily Odarno of WRI, and Estomih Sawe and Maneno Katyega of TaTEDO presented this research during a webinar hosted by Clean Energy Solutions on May 31, 2016.
Pak Suryadarma, METI - Indonesia's Experience with Corporate Sourcing of REOECD Environment
Presentation by Pak Suryadarma, Chairman of METI-Indonesia Renewable Energy Association, Focus Group Discussion: Corporate Sourcing of Renewables to Spur New Economic Activity and Foreign Investment, 13 October 2020
The document summarizes Singapore's electricity market reforms from 1995 to 2008. It outlines how the market was initially monopolized by the Public Utilities Board but was reformed to introduce competition through corporatizing the industry and separating generation, transmission, and retail. Key steps included establishing an independent regulator EMA, a market operator, and allowing new generation companies to enter. The reforms have led to downward pressure on electricity prices for consumers and incentives for companies to improve efficiency through cost-effective technologies and fuel usage.
Cambridge | Jan-16 | Business models in practice: off-grid RE success stories...Smart Villages
David Lecoque
The Business and Financial Models Workshop was held in Cambridge in January 2016. The workshop invited participants from business, academia and NGOs to address the following questions:
o It is generally considered that private enterprises and independent power producers have a key role to play in bringing sustainable energy-enabled businesses to un-served rural communities.
o What are the main opportunities and challenges in establishing viable business and financial models for these organisations, and what innovative approaches are emerging to meet these challenges?
o What support can governments and development agencies usefully provide?
More info: http://e4sv.org/events/smart-villages-in-developing-countries-business-and-financial-models-workshop/
Ghana | May-16 | Off-grid energy opportunities in West AfricaSmart Villages
The document discusses opportunities for off-grid energy in West Africa. It estimates that 530 million Africans will still live off-grid by 2040, though grid access will reach 950 million. Currently, people living off-grid spend an estimated $17 billion annually on energy sources like kerosene, batteries, candles, and phone charging. The majority have a daily income of less than $2. Mini-grids and expanding access to solar products present opportunities to provide power to rural populations, though enabling policies and investment are needed to develop off-grid energy markets.
Cambridge | Jan-14 | Energy for Development: business opportunities for commu...Smart Villages
Presentation by AbuBakr S Bahaj, Southampton University, Smart Villages Technology Workshop, Cambridge 14 January 2014
The purpose of the workshop was to bring together leading UK researchers to discuss emerging technologies for the sustainable production and use of energy in rural communities in developing countries, and to take a ‘look ahead’ at scientific developments and technologies that might be influential over the next 10 - 20 years. It was held under the auspices of the ‘smart villages’ initiative, a three - year project to advance sustain able energy provision for development in off - grid villages in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The document provides an analytical summary of Cambodia's solar energy policy for NRG Solutions. It finds that while political barriers exist, the potential for distributed solar growth in coming years provides an opportunity if public and private stakeholders cooperate. It outlines Cambodia's solar goals and policy actors like the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Recommendations include NRG Solutions working with other solar companies to promote shared goals and establish scheduled policy reviews to assess impacts and opportunities.
Restructuring and deregulation of INDIAN POWER SECTORANKUR MAHESHWARI
The document discusses the history and current state of India's power sector. It provides an overview of power generation, transmission, and distribution in India. Some key points include:
- India has the third largest installed power generation capacity in the world currently at 330,861 MW.
- The power sector was restructured through the Electricity Act of 2003 to separate generation, transmission, and distribution functions.
- Several states have restructured their power utilities including Orissa, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh with varying models of privatization and corporatization.
- Challenges remain around last mile connectivity, meeting peak demand, reliable coal supply, and transmission infrastructure.
Solar power options – Ed Hill – Specialised Solar SystemsIIED
Presentation by Ed Hill of Specialised Solar Systems at the CHOICES project community energy workshops in Somerset East, Pearston and Cookhouse communities, Blue Crane Route Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, held in February and March 2013.
The presentation describes some solar power options for South African communities.
More information about Specialised Solar Systems: http://www.specializedsolarsystems.co.za/
Further details of the CHOICES project: http://www.iied.org/choices-community-energy-project-south-africa
Coverage includes - EV Type & technology used, charging options, adoption, sales trends, recent investments, market share of top countries, India's initiatives to boost EV, charging infra., challenges, etc.
A New Business Model for Mini-Grids in Sub-Saharan AfricaMichael S Ashford
Mini-grids have the potential to provide electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa where grid extension is limited by generation capacity shortages. Mini-grids create economic opportunities not provided by individual home solar systems. They are locally owned, scalable systems that can connect to the main grid later. The market potential is large but difficult to estimate. Mini-grids using solar, hydro and biomass can have levelized costs of electricity comparable to willingness to pay in areas without access. Challenges include regulatory uncertainty and developing attractive business models, but examples from Nepal, Indonesia, India and East Africa show progress. With the right policies and financing support including capital cost subsidies, mini-grids can scale up access.
This document provides information about solar power development in India. It summarizes the participant's background working for Northern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh. It then outlines India's electricity tariffs by consumer category and reasons for pursuing solar power. Key policies and acts related to renewable energy in India are mentioned. Subsidy structures, energy consumption breakdown, and goals of the National Solar Mission are summarized. Major solar companies and training institutions in India are listed, as are current capacity figures and challenges/opportunities for solar development.
This document provides an overview of solar PV technology and incentives available in New York State. It discusses that solar costs have declined while efficiencies have increased. New York has high electricity costs, making solar investment attractive. The NY-Sun Initiative provides over $1 billion in grants and incentives to make solar more accessible. Residential, commercial, and other sectors can benefit from the 20-30% upfront cost reductions available. Installation sizes under 200 kW are eligible. Financing options like PACE can provide $0 upfront costs. Overall, solar provides stable electricity costs, emissions reductions, and returns on investment within 10 years.
Human: Thank you for summarizing the key points from the document. Your summary effectively captured
Non-Profit/For-Profit Partnership in SHPP: CEFA's Experiences and Perspectiv...Jacopo Pendezza
The document proposes a partnership model called NPFPP (Non-Profit For-Profit Partnership) to rapidly expand access to renewable energy for rural communities in Tanzania. It summarizes CEFA's 25 years of experience implementing small hydropower projects in Tanzania. A proposed new project, the Ninga SHPP, would provide power to over 2,000 households and small businesses through a 4 MW run-of-river plant. The NPFPP model combines funding from international donors, the Rural Energy Agency, and commercial loans to finance the project, which could then be handed over to a local entity for long-term sustainable operation.
Uganda has low national electricity access at 15%, only 7% in rural areas. Biomass contributes 88% of energy, mostly inefficiently used for cooking. The government reformed the energy sector and provides enabling environment for private investment in generation and distribution. Key priorities include increasing generation and access, developing renewables, and efficient utilization. Challenges of off-grid include high upfront costs, limited capacity and awareness. Initiatives provide subsidies, tax exemptions and financing to address challenges and incentivize off-grid development. Consolidating off-grid projects and addressing financing, licensing and connectivity issues are required to realize off-grid potential.
This document discusses the changing relationship between electric utilities and solar power. It begins by outlining utilities' shifting views of solar, from seeing it as a threat to beginning to recognize its business value. It then examines different levels of utility engagement with solar, from non-engagement to accommodation. The document also notes growing solar markets and business models, regulatory challenges, and trends like declining costs and increasing geographic diversity. Finally, it discusses opportunities and challenges for the future of utilities and solar.
Rural electrification using photovoltaic: the success story of BangladeshMarufa Mithila
The document summarizes the success of rural electrification efforts in Bangladesh using solar home systems (SHS). It discusses how Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has installed over 1.6 million SHS reaching over 8 million people. Key points:
1. IDCOL implements an output-based aid program using 30 partner organizations to install SHS financed through loans to consumers.
2. The program offers grants and refinancing to lower costs and has achieved widespread adoption of SHS across rural Bangladesh, increasing incomes and development.
3. Over the past decade, SHS installations have grown exponentially through this public-private model, demonstrating solar can effectively provide energy access in off-grid communities.
The document summarizes an electric vehicle charging trial called Electric Nation. It aims to recruit 500-700 people who own electric vehicles to charge their vehicles at home using smart chargers provided by the trial. This will provide data on how different electric vehicles impact local electricity networks. The trial will also test a smart charging system that can manage charging to reduce potential issues on the electricity grid. Participants will use their electric vehicles normally and complete surveys about their experiences with smart charging. The goal is to help network operators manage the increased electricity demand from more electric vehicles.
Barry Rawn, Brunel University
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
Lucy Stevens, Practical Action
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
FIN COMMUNITY, IEA RETD workshop in London, 26th August 2015IEA_RETD
IEA-RETD Report: Cost and financing aspects of community renewable energy projects (FIN-COMMUNITY)
Gregory Vaughan-Morris, Ricardo-AEA
The key barriers faced by community energy projects are generally well understood, however, there is much less information available about the actual cost and financing implications of these projects. The FIN-COMMUNITY project seeks to identify, document and assess the cost and financial impacts faced by community-owned renewable energy projects compared to commercial renewable energy projects.
Ignacio Perez Arriaga, MIT Boston - Università Pontificia Comillas MadridWAME
This document discusses challenges and opportunities around universal access to electricity, particularly in developing countries. It explores the tension between centralized grid connections versus decentralized off-grid solutions in serving remote, rural communities. While lack of regulation allows for more electrification opportunities, it can also result in non-standard technologies and monopolistic behavior. The document suggests regulation could incentivize grid-compatible, renewable microgrid solutions to ensure sustainable access. Specifically, it proposes compensating entrepreneurs if grids connect and using subsidies to make tariffs affordable, recognizing universal access as a new regulatory frontier.
Of the 315 million rural people expected to gain access to electricity by 2040 in Africa, 140 million are projected to gain access through mini-grids.
Even though Tanzania has made strides in developing a supportive policy and regulatory environment for mini-grids, there remains much to be done in further sharpening some of these policies and regulations, scaling access to financing, building the capacity of local actors to engage and ensuring effective coordination between the government, private sector, development and donor organizations as well as civil society to scale up the sector and drive local development impacts.
The World Resources Institute, in partnership with the Tanzania Traditional Energy Development Organization (TaTEDO), has conducted research exploring the status of mini-grids in Tanzania. Lily Odarno of WRI, and Estomih Sawe and Maneno Katyega of TaTEDO presented this research during a webinar hosted by Clean Energy Solutions on May 31, 2016.
Pak Suryadarma, METI - Indonesia's Experience with Corporate Sourcing of REOECD Environment
Presentation by Pak Suryadarma, Chairman of METI-Indonesia Renewable Energy Association, Focus Group Discussion: Corporate Sourcing of Renewables to Spur New Economic Activity and Foreign Investment, 13 October 2020
The document summarizes Singapore's electricity market reforms from 1995 to 2008. It outlines how the market was initially monopolized by the Public Utilities Board but was reformed to introduce competition through corporatizing the industry and separating generation, transmission, and retail. Key steps included establishing an independent regulator EMA, a market operator, and allowing new generation companies to enter. The reforms have led to downward pressure on electricity prices for consumers and incentives for companies to improve efficiency through cost-effective technologies and fuel usage.
Cambridge | Jan-16 | Business models in practice: off-grid RE success stories...Smart Villages
David Lecoque
The Business and Financial Models Workshop was held in Cambridge in January 2016. The workshop invited participants from business, academia and NGOs to address the following questions:
o It is generally considered that private enterprises and independent power producers have a key role to play in bringing sustainable energy-enabled businesses to un-served rural communities.
o What are the main opportunities and challenges in establishing viable business and financial models for these organisations, and what innovative approaches are emerging to meet these challenges?
o What support can governments and development agencies usefully provide?
More info: http://e4sv.org/events/smart-villages-in-developing-countries-business-and-financial-models-workshop/
Ghana | May-16 | Off-grid energy opportunities in West AfricaSmart Villages
The document discusses opportunities for off-grid energy in West Africa. It estimates that 530 million Africans will still live off-grid by 2040, though grid access will reach 950 million. Currently, people living off-grid spend an estimated $17 billion annually on energy sources like kerosene, batteries, candles, and phone charging. The majority have a daily income of less than $2. Mini-grids and expanding access to solar products present opportunities to provide power to rural populations, though enabling policies and investment are needed to develop off-grid energy markets.
1) The document discusses strategies for embedding distributed energy resources like solar PV and battery storage into new property developments in African cities to create localized, low-carbon energy systems.
2) Rapid urbanization and infrastructure deficits in African cities create an opportunity to develop integrated energy and property projects. Distributed energy is now economically competitive with traditional electricity sources and prices are continuing to decline with innovation and deployment.
3) Case studies from around the world demonstrate how new developments can become "energy hubs" generating multiple revenue streams from local energy sales, demand response, and other services. However, barriers like risk aversion in the property sector and lack of suitable financing products must still be addressed.
1.Overview of Renewable Energy Sector and Programs in Malaysia.
2.The mechanism of NEM using solar PV.
3.Benefits of implementing it for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
4.Barriers that impede successful implementation of solar PV and NEM in Malaysia.
5.Strategies or plans that have been implemented by the Malaysian government to encourage the use of NEM.
6.Recommended additional necessary measures that should be implemented by the government to boost the success of the energy efficiency policy using solar power in Malaysia.
WEBINAR | SEP 2017 | ENERGY DEMOCRACY IN MYANMAR: SCALING UP RENEWABLE ENERG...Smart Villages
- Myanmar has over 6,000 renewable energy mini-grids powered by biomass gasifiers and micro/mini hydropower that were developed without international funding or government programs.
- These mini-grids were established by local social entrepreneurs over 30 years and power villages productively.
- The National Electrification Plan aims to expand electricity access but has overlooked these grassroots mini-grids. International partners can learn from how Myanmar's local entrepreneurs have scaled renewable energy decentralized solutions.
- Case studies show how specific mini-hydro projects were developed and financed through community contributions and ownership models to provide reliable, low-cost power to rural communities.
Course on Regulation and Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries - Session...Leonardo ENERGY
This session is devoted to the design of schemes for the large-scale dissemination of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Market-based mechanisms overcome partly the limits of donor aid-projects. They build on public-private partnerships where a network of local entrepreneurs contributes to the maintenance of systems.
The example of solar home systems will be explained. Even if there are in many instances in parity with fossil fuels, small photovoltaic systems remain unaffordable for the majority of rural inhabitants without proper financial support mechanisms. But in the most active countries, the number of systems disseminated is now in the range of several ten thousands to several hundred thousands systems, thanks to the implementation of rural energy services companies.
Recent technological innovation could contribute to the acceleration of the diffusion of solar photovoltaic. The innovation introduced by the massive diffusion of mobile phones in developing countries tends simultaneously to create new markets for small photovoltaic systems and could improve the conditions for the diffusion of these systems by facilitating the daily management of these systems by rural energy services companies. Furthermore, Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology opens new perspectives of self-sustained market diffusion.
The implementation of small rural energy services companies can also help to disseminate a wider range of products: LPG, cookstoves, biodigesters... New practices from rural energy providers tend to target more precisely the demand of end-users by combining the offer of photovoltaic systems with a variety of technologies to satisfy other energy needs than basic lighting in rural areas.
Concrete case studies from the dissemination of different renewable energy technologies in developing countries will be presented, notably in Zambia, South Africa, Bangladesh, China...
It will conclude with the institutional and regulatory framework that needs to be implemented to help rural energy services companies to thrive even in the most remote areas of developing countries.
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2. MFIs are well positioned to provide energy loans due to their existing distribution networks, client base, and experience with lending. However, only a small fraction of MFI clients currently have access to energy loans.
3. The document outlines various clean energy technologies like solar lanterns, biomass systems, and efficient cookstoves that could meet energy needs of rural populations. It also discusses factors MFIs should consider and different business
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This document discusses renewable energy and solar power solutions from Global Solar Energy Solutions Inc. It notes that electricity prices in the Philippines have doubled since 2000 due to taxes and fees. GSESI provides solar panel installation and aims to empower communities with renewable energy. They offer on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar systems with battery backups. A sample residential system costing $315,000 would pay for itself within 5-7 years, saving money while reducing carbon emissions. GSESI provides 25-year panel and 5-year inverter warranties and aims to be a leading renewable energy provider locally and globally.
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The Clean Energy Collective aims to accelerate clean energy adoption through community-owned renewable energy facilities. It develops and manages these facilities in partnership with utilities to provide lower-cost, higher-producing clean energy solutions for customers. Customers can purchase ownership shares starting at $500 to receive credits on their utility bills for the power generated. This approach lowers barriers to entry, expands clean energy availability, and allows maximum production through optimized facility siting and long-term maintenance by the Collective.
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This session is devoted to the design of schemes for the large-scale dissemination of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Market-based mechanisms overcome partly the limits of donor aid-projects. They build on public-private partnerships where a network of local entrepreneurs contributes to the maintenance of systems.
The example of solar home systems will be explained. Even if there are in many instances in parity with fossil fuels, small photovoltaic systems remain unaffordable for the majority of rural inhabitants without proper financial support mechanisms. But in the most active countries, the number of systems disseminated is now in the range of several ten thousands to several hundred thousands systems, thanks to the implementation of rural energy services companies.
Recent technological innovation could contribute to the acceleration of the diffusion of solar photovoltaic. The innovation introduced by the massive diffusion of mobile phones in developing countries tends simultaneously to create new markets for small photovoltaic systems and could improve the conditions for the diffusion of these systems by facilitating the daily management of these systems by rural energy services companies. Furthermore, Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology opens new perspectives of self-sustained market diffusion.
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Concrete case studies from the dissemination of different renewable energy technologies in developing countries will be presented, notably in Zambia, South Africa, Bangladesh, China...
It will conclude with the institutional and regulatory framework that needs to be implemented to help rural energy services companies to thrive even in the most remote areas of developing countries.
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1. Delivery mechanisms for Rural Energy Services
with Renewable Energies in Developing Countries
Selected case studies
Leonardo Webinar 8th December 2011
Dr Xavier LEMAIRE, Research Associate
Sustainable Energy Regulation Network - REEEP
University College London – Energy Institute
Course on Regulation and Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries – session 2
2. Summary
1. Cases of large-scale dissemination of photovoltaic systems
Fee-for service rural concessions
Small companies: Zambia
Large concessions: South Africa
Micro-credit schemes
Indonesia
Bangladesh
Non-regulated market in Kenya
2. Cases of large-scale dissemination of RET in China
Bio-digesters
Mini-hydro
Small wind
3. Criteria selection of case studies
Decentralised generation with RET
Large-scale dissemination
Several hundreds to ten thousands units (small wind generators, mini-hydro)
Ten thousands to several hundred thousands or even million units (bio-digesters or
solar home systems)
Market-driven approach
Market for installation
Number of systems disseminated justify local installers
And even the implementation of local manufacturers
Market for maintenance
End-users pay for maintenance contract
Enable small operators in rural areas to run an energy business
Public organisations / State
Subsidy / Capacity building
Create an enabling environment
4. Large-scale dissemination of PV systems
1. Cases of large-scale dissemination of photovoltaic systems
Fee-for service rural concessions
Small companies: Zambia
Large concessions: South Africa
Micro-credit schemes
Indonesia
Bangladesh
Non-regulated market in Kenya
2. Cases of large-scale dissemination of RET in China
Bio-digesters
Mini–hydro
Small wind
5. Large-scale dissemination of solar home systems
Regulated rural energy services concessions (regulation / price + quality)
“fee for service model”
South Africa (currently 34,000+), Zambia, Uganda, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Cap
Verde, Morocco (80,000+), Argentina (70,000+), Peru, Bolivia, Kiribati, Fiji, ,…
(Un)regulated competitive private sector (regulation / quality)
“dealer sales model”
Micro-credit: Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, India, The
Philippines,…
Cash sale: Kenya (200,000+)
Other variants: leasing (=hire-purchase)
TOTAL world wide 2,400,000+ / 3.000,000 households?
6. International funding
Government
Energy service companies
Loan or capital grant
End-users
Install and maintain SHS
Soft loan or grant
Monthly fee
International funding
Government
Energy service companies
Loan or capital grant
End-users
Install and maintain SHS
Soft loan or grant
Provide a credit
Reimburse credit
Micro-finance institutions
Fee-for service scheme Micro-credit scheme
Source: X. Lemaire, 2011
Fee-for service scheme vs. micro-credit scheme
7. Fee for service – Utility model (“(R)ESCOs”)
1. Government give a subsidy to an enterprise to buy PV solar
systems & install them in the houses of their clients
2. Clients pay a monthly fee to get the small utility to maintain the PV
solar systems for them.
This kind of scheme helps to solve the question of up front cost
and the question of maintenance (unlike a simple loan).
It helps also to:
- centralise decisions and aggregate environmental benefits of
individual systems (bulk purchase, climate funding)
- facilitate enforcement of standards and codes of practices
therefore lower costs of systems for users.
8. Photovoltaic ESCOs in Zambia (1)
1. Energy Service Companies are small existing local enterprises
selected in 1998 and staff trained
2. Government gave a loan to the ESCOs and bought SHS
3. ESCOs installed & maintain SHS in the houses of their clients
4. Clients pay installation cost of 100-150 US$ and a monthly fee of
8-13 US$ which covers running costs
5. ESCOs reimburse the loan over 10 years & benefit from a capital
subsidy of 50% of SHS
12. Photovoltaic ESCOs in Zambia (2)
Multiple actors:
Swedish International Development Agency for funding
Stockholm Environment Institute, University of Zambia and
Department of Energy involved in monitoring/training
Regulator issues of licences and definition of codes of
practice and standards
In 2006, 3 ESCOs, more than 400 clients + waiting list of several
hundred clients
2 fully operational – one had financial difficulties
Good record of payment - Few thefts
4-5 jobs consolidated/concession
13. Photovoltaic ESCOs in Zambia (3)
Good social impact
Extended hours of business for small shops
Improved results for pupils in schools with solar systems
ESCOs fragile financial equilibrium
Limited customer base
High inflation rate in Zambia (400% 10-20%)
Pilot project
Huge investment – limited number of system
Only standard 50 Wp
Pre-electrification
Extension of the grid to the three towns
Reduce customers base to outskirts
Disruption of activities
14. Rural electrification in South Africa
Massive rural electrification effort since 1994, end of apartheid.
More than 2.5 million households connected to the grid BUT more
than 1.5 million households in remote areas unlikely to be
connected.
Concessionaire fee-for service with solar photovoltaic has been
adopted in 1999 to install more than 300,000 Solar Home Systems.
Currently 3 concessions, only 34,000 SHS. Subsidies for extension
stopped while other PV projects went on (schools, health centres).
Project initially monitored by the national regulator, now
Department of Mineral and Energy.
15.
16. The Nura Concession
The biggest and one of the
most successful concession in
South Africa
Very large concession of
10.000 Km2 with 11.000 Solar
Home Systems
Eight energy stores (LPG +
solar electricity) +
Headquarters
Economies of scale and more
than 70 jobs created
17. Organisation of the reporting system
Clients Energy stores
Tokens
from SHS
Headquarters
Technicians
Source: X. Lemaire, REEEP,2006.
21. Cost off-grid /on grid in South Africa
Solar Grid
Capital Cost per
Household
R 4,000
(530 US$)
R 10,000 – 15,000
(1,300 – 2,000 US$)
Subsidy per
Household
R 3,500
(460 US$)
R 4,000
(530 US$)
Utility Cost per
Household
R 500
(70 US$)
R 6,000 – 11,000
(770 US$ - 1,470 US$)
Source: NuRa, 2006.
Pre-paid monthly fee = 61 Rands (8 US$)
Free Basic Alternative Energy = 50% of the fee
22. Successes and difficulties in South Africa
Proximity with clients and delay in maintenance?
good human resource management
Software + system of reporting + GPS
Complaints mainly linked:
To small size of the systems (no colour TV! no cooking!)
Cost of the fee (4-8 US dollars) even subsidised remain high for rural people
Understanding of the contract? Question of ownership of the systems
Difficulties linked to:
Lack of coordination with grid authorities
Differentiated fees due to non-homogeneous interpretation of free tariff
Fees can vary according to the policy of the municipalities who give or not a
subsidy (Free Basic Electricity for first 50 kWh/month) (since 2007 Free Basic
Alternative Electricity of 55 R)
Lack of continuous support
No more/limited subsidies to buy new systems and increase the number of
systems managed from 2006 to 2010,
24. Small or large rural energy companies?
Very small companies
(e.g. Zambia, Pacific)
100-150 clients each
900 US dollars/SHS
2-4/5 jobs
Only photovoltaic
Specialised technicians
Low maintenance
Proximity with the client
Cost of systems remain high
Customer basis limited
Fragile-only highest income
Large companies
(e.g. South Africa)
11,000 -30,000 clients each
550 US dollars/SHS
+ 70 jobs
Multi-energy
LPG, paraffin,…
Other RE and diesel
Reduction of costs
Logistic difficulties
Complexity management
- Local stores
- System of reporting
Break-even point?
25. Credit sales model: Indonesia
Company called Sudimara Energi
More than 30,000 systems installed
Company installed 50 Wp systems and provided maintenance contracts by
trained technicians
Credit reimbursed in 4 years – more than 95% repaid
Cost systems remained low as manufactured in Indonesia
Financial crisis of 1997
devaluation = increase prices solar modules
company folded
Main lessons
Loan and maintenance by the same company who install the system and
has a direct interest to keep them running to keep customers satisfied and
get them pay the credit
Solar business = fragile
26. Credit sales model in Bangladesh (1)
IDCOL – Government Owned
financial institution Infrastructure
Development Company Limited
(IDCOL) was established on 14 May
1997 by the Government of
Bangladesh
IDCOL is playing a major role in
bridging the financing gap for
developing medium and large-scale
infrastructure and renewable energy
projects in Bangladesh.
The company now stands as the
market leader in private sector
energy and infrastructure financing
in Bangladesh.
RE investment portfolio – 174 million
US$ - 97% on SHS.
Source: Mondal, 2009
27. Credit sales model in Bangladesh (2)
Grameen Shakti
Established in 1996
Company install mainly 50 Wp systems and provide maintenance
contracts by trained technicians so systems function and provide reliable
electricity
Belongs to the family of companies set around Grameen Bank
Grameen Bank set up in 1983
Grameen Shakti can rely on the network of micro-retailers of the
Grameen Bank
Activity
Till 1999, only 1,147 systems installed!
Only after a loan from the International Finance Corporation/ World
Bank, solar activity took off
More than 464,000 SHS installed in September 2010
636,322 SHS installed in May 2011
28. Credit sales model in Bangladesh (2)
Source: Komatsu, 2011
Source: Komatsu, 2011
Yearly installation of SHS by Grameen Shakti
Size of SHS proposed by Grameen Shakti
29. Credit sales model in Bangladesh (2)
Options Cash Basis Loan 2
years
Loan 3 years
Initial
payment
100% initial
payment with
4% discount
25% initial
payment
15% initial
payment
Interest
rate
8%
interest
rate
12% interest
rate
Options for purchase of SHS with Grameen Shakti (after loan from IFC/World Bank)
Source X. Lemaire, 2011 from Miller, 2009.
Moved today from 3 options to 6 options
30. Credit sales model in Bangladesh (3)
Main lessons
Need to keep solar systems running to keep customers satisfied and get them
reimburse the loan:
annual visit from technicians during the financing period
one year maintenance contracts for few dollars per month afterwards
Diversification of loans and systems (10 Wp to 130 Wp) proposed to end-users
Importance of training:
6,700 women trained as technicians;
they receive a 4 year technical degree in one of the 45 Grameen Technology Centres
Reasons of success
Costs systems are low as manufactured in Japan
Cost of 50 Wp = around 400 US$
Support from an international organisation to expand customer base
Existing dense network of retailers for micro-credit
Limits
Quality of installation and components could fluctuate
31. (Modular) cash sales models in Kenya
Advantages of direct sales
Base of hundreds of owner shops who sell PV system
They can (or not) install the system
End-users buy components by components of the PV system
More than 200,000 SHS disseminated but very small systems
10-14 Wp for less than 200 US$
Limits
Only a minority (5% of rural inhabitants) can afford to buy directly
a system without credit
People buy the cheapest components – size too small so
customers not satisfied
Installation is not properly done leading to low system
performance from the start and lack of maintenance leads to
early system failure
32. Cash flow /costumer base
Source: World Bank, 2008.
Reach higher
number of
households
Cash flow for PV company
Source IEA, 2003
33. Conclusion on delivery mechanism for SHS
No best delivery mechanism
Choice and adaptation
according to existing institutional framework and cultural habits in a country
according to target / number of people to reach
Finance
Necessity of external funding to cover capital cost & expand scheme to new customers
Difficult to do without subsidies at the start
Equilibrium of solar companies always fragile
Tension between high fees <-> capacity of payment of end-users
Coordination between different actors needed
E.g. MFIs and installers
Future
Mobile phones
Generate a demand for small load (0.5 billion mobile phone users do not have electricity)
Reduce transaction costs for micro-payments
34. Large-scale dissemination of RET in China
1. Cases of large-scale dissemination of photovoltaic systems
Fee-for service rural concessions
Small companies: Zambia
Large concessions: South Africa
Micro-credit schemes
Indonesia
Bangladesh
Non-regulated market in Kenya
2. Cases of large-scale dissemination of RET in China
Bio-digesters
Mini–hydro
Small wind
35. Dissemination of bio-digesters in China (1)
A long story
First institutions to promote biogas in the 30s
State support from beginning 70s with high priority to rural biogas
digester for small farms
Opening of the countries in the 80s with numerous environmental
laws and regulations and standards to support bio-energy
National Rural Biogas construction Plan 2003-2010
Above 30 million bio-digesters
Two types of bio-digesters (280-300+ US$ for 8m3)
Concrete: small/big maintenance every 2-3 years/every 4-5 years
Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic from 2000 – no maintenance
36. Dissemination of bio-digesters in China (2)
Source: Zhang, 2009.
http://greeningchina.wordpress.com/
Fiberglas reinforced
plastic digesters
37. Dissemination of bio-digester in China (2)
60% of biogas digesters were operating in 2007
Mainly the ones constructed before 1990 in China not
operating
Poorly constructed – leakage
Technology temperature well above 10C
Level of biogas production acceptable low in cold regions
North China 5-8 months per year
Central China 7-9 months per year
Southern China 10-12 months per year
Lack of maintenance and technical support
In the past financial support only for construction
Not enough follow-up : most provinces have small rural energy offices with
lack of staff
38. Dissemination of bio-digester in China (3)
Technology and policy changes in China
Modern biogas technologies
Scheme of Low-temperature Biogas Production and Commercialized Utilization Technology
Size of bio-digesters tend to increase
Linked to increase size of farms
Increase productivity to provide gas/heat, cooking
10,000 pig farm = 100 kW electricity capacity
Standardization engineering equipment and materials used in
construction
31 standards for biogas construction
From 2003 to 2009, 3 billion US$ invested
82% for households bio-digesters (subsidy around 150 US$ for 8m3 +/- half of the price)
10% medium & large scale bio-digesters
8% to finance service system
Encourage creation of local consultancy and service providers
39. Dissemination of small hydro in China (1)
SHP < 50 MW
SHP integrated most of the times with the grid
Small hydro responsibility of local government while large hydro
responsibility of central government
Preferential tax policy
Profit reinvested in SHP and local grids
State subsidy to multi-channel fund (local self-financing + loan from
banks)
ratio state funding : private& individual funding 1:25
More and more Independent Power Producers
End 2007:
54,317 SHP power stations
47,389 MW installed capacity
28,934 SHP business with shareholders
40. Dissemination of small hydro in China (2)
SHP < 50 MW
SHP integrated most of the times with the
grid
End 2007:
54,317 SHP power stations
47,389 MW installed capacity
Source: CREIA, REN21, 2009
41. Dissemination of small hydro in China (3)
Research
Increased efficiency of SHP station
More stringent technical specifications
Established standard planning procedures
Limits
Low quality of equipment
Only few stations uses new technology when upgrading
Low cost of sale of electricity to large grid
Sub-optimal use of equipment
Low annual utilization hours
High distribution losses
Low automation
42. Dissemination of small wind in China
Off-grid turbines for rural electrification
100W to 100 kW
Promotion of local manufacturing
From 1983 to end 2008, China has produced more than 500,000
small wind turbines
36 turbine production companies + 28 parts production
companies
Network of retailers for maintenance
Particular efforts:
Training technicians
Users manual
43. Conclusion on RETs in China
China emerging country
Huge customer base <->small fragmented markets like
most developing countries
State/public banks facilitate access to funding at low costs
Lessons
Some renewable energy technologies are mature and
already very cheap
Nurture a local market for manufacturing takes time
Tax breaks, customs barriers, stable policy framework,…
Importance of creating also a local market for maintenance
& follow-up of installations
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Softwares
HOMER
http://homerenergy.com/
RET-Screen
http://www.retscreen.net/
47. Contact
University College London -Energy Institute. Central House - 14
Upper Woburn Place London WC1H 0NN United Kingdom
Xavier.Lemaire@reeep.org
REEEP - Sustainable Energy Regulation Network
http://www.reeep.org/830/sern.htm