Integrated Rural
Electrification
Leonardo Energy Webinar
8 May 2015
Allison Archambault
2EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
Objectives
• Discuss evolving models
(supply ≠ demand)
• Market segmentation:
bull's-eye or stair step
• Become and efficiency activist
• Identify accompanying
opportunities
3EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
EarthSpark
International
We build
clean energy access
in Haiti.
R+D
Incubation
Social enterprises
ENÈJI PWÒP: CLEAN ENERGY RETAIL
4EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
5EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
EKO PWÒP:
“SMART GRID” FROM SCRATCH
SPARKMETER: LOW COST, HIGH
FUNCTIONALITY SMART METERS
6EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
POWERINGAGRICULTURE
MICROGRID
EXPANSION
• 54  430
customers
• Diesel 
hybrid solar-
diesel
MILL
ELECTRIFICATION
• Tap microgrid
electricity to
improve
quality and
reduce costs
BREADFRUIT
PROCESSING
• Extend shelf
life from 3
days to 18
months
7EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
SUPPLY IS < HALF OF THE EQUATION
8EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
MILL ELECTRIFICATION
9EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
BREADFRUIT PROCESSING
10EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
THE PROBLEM
NO ELECTRICITY=
LOW PRODUCTIVITY
11EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
THE GOAL
AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE
ELECTRICITY=
UNLOCKED POTENTIAL
CHILDREN CAN STUDY
BUSINESSES STAY OPEN
ENABLES REFRIGERATION
BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES
VALUE-ADD TO AGRICULTURE
12EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
VIRTUOUS CYCLE
Agricultural
businesses
strengthen
the grid.
The grid
unlocks
agricultural
value.
13EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
14EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
Central grid
ENERGY ACCESS MARKET
SEGMENTATION BY LOCATION AND
CONSUMPTION
Grid extension + infill
Microgrids + captive
[Battery charging
+ nanogrids]
Stand-alone systems
(small and large)
15EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
MARKET SEGMENTATION WITH MULTI-
TIER MATRIX MEASURING ACCESS TO
HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY
Source: ESMAP “A New Multi-Tier Approach to Measuring Energy Access”
THE “PERFECT” IS THE ENEMY
OF THE GOOD
Is central grid electricity an option for rural
electrification in Haiti?
16EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
200 MW
11 MW
16 MW
8 MW 4 MW
5 MW
LOCATION AND
CAPACITY OF
CENTRAL GRIDS
IN HAITI
17EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
18
STATE OF EDH OPERATIONS IN
HAITI
• 25% capacity factor from EDH assets
• ~$0.35/kWh tariff
• Very high losses, low cost recovery:
• “EDH only brings in revenue for barely 20% of the electricity it put
out. The other 80% is covered by state subsidy…” (1/22/2013) [1]
• Official EDH numbers are more generous: ~50% losses; ~18%
technical/32% non-technical (November, 2006) [2]
• Varying reliability in most central grids, from 6
hrs/day to 20-24 hrs/day
EARTHSPARK
INTERNATIONAL
WORLD BANK
OFF-GRIDELECTRICITY
5/6/2015
18EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
THE “BEST” SOLUTION
Are microgrids best for rural electrification?
• It depends
• Much can go wrong
• Multi-disciplinary planning and
community partnership are key
• Technical note: HOMER
• Avoid ‘dump and run development’
• What is the long-term plan?
19EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
PRIORITIZE ENERGY SERVICES NOT KWH
20EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MARKET STUDY
21EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
MICROGRID COST STRUCTURE
• Household distribution is highly dense, so
marginal connection cost is small – very low
per-customer costs
• Partial recovery of per-customer fixed cost
through a fixed connection fee
• Not all revenue collected is through pay-as-
you-go.
• Larger customers make up ~30% of load
• Extremely reliable demand
• Some pay for electricity on monthly, post-pay basis.
• Some pay via PPA – long-term “bankable” contract for energy
22EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
BENEFITS OF PRE-PAY AND PAY-AS-
YOU-GO
• No cost to collect payments
• Perceived as more fair to customers who are
not always present
UNLOCKING THE BUSINESS MODEL
• Many components to success.
• Technology is essential – low-cost smart
metering system
23EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
24EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
EFFICIENCY
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
25EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
EFFICIENCY:
#wastelessdomore
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
26EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
ACCOMPANIMENT
Value Chain Synergies
27EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
ACCOMPANIMENT
Value Chain Synergies
Fuel switching
(transit + cooking)
VIRTUOUS CYCLE
Productive
businesses
strengthen
the grid.
The grid
unlocks
productive
use value.
28EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
29EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
ACCOMPANIMENT
• Value Chain Synergies
• Fuel switching
(transit + cooking)
• Agriculture +
Conservation
• Feminist Electrification
30EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
Conclusions
• Business models are evolving
(supply ≠ demand, smart meters, storage, finance)
• Market segmentation is both
bull's-eye and stair step
• Everyone needs to be an efficiency
activist
• Accompanying opportunities can
augment the bottom line and enhange
social benefits
THANK YOU
EarthSpark International
Allison Archambault
allison@earthsparkinternational.org
ENERGY POVERTY IS
EXPENSIVE
75% of households without electricity
access in Haiti
Households spend
• $10/mo. on kerosene & candles
• $4/mo. on cell phone charging
32EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
33
STATE OF IPP OPERATIONS IN HAITI
• Despite high PPA rates, EDH is an unreliable off-taker:
• E-Power, backed by IFC, is newest IPP in Haiti. 30 MW HFO plant began
operations on January 13th, 2011. [1]
• “Delivery of energy interrupted for nearly 3 months because of lack of financial
resources to buy fuel needed to operate the [E-Power] plant, due to government
debt over 12 million representing 3 months in arrears.” (5/10/2013) [2]
• “…Electricity d’Haiti (EDH) can devote only 20% ($1 million) of its monthly
revenues to pay the suppliers. In addition, the public treasury provides a monthly
subsidy of $5 million, bringing the envelope to $6 million. However, the invoice of
the 3 providers is $12 million dollars monthly…due to the arrears, the E-power
company decided on June 19, 2013 to turn off its engines connected to the
network of Electricity d’Haiti.” (6/27/2013) [3]
• High cost of IPP generation: $0.15 - $0.16/kWh for
HFO; $0.22 - $0.26/kWh for LFO plants
EARTHSPARK
INTERNATIONAL
WORLD BANK
OFF-GRIDELECTRICITY
5/6/2015
33EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
CHALLENGES FOR PAY-AS-
YOU-GO MICROGRIDS
Challenge Counterpoint
Heavily subsidized central grid tariffs are less
expensive
While subsidized, central grid tariffs in Haiti
are a relatively high $0.35/kWh
Un-electrified households do not spend
sufficient sums on energy services
Households spend an average of
$14/household/mo.
Cost structure: cash flow mismatch between
customer payments and debt service on
fixed costs
Let’s talk about this in more detail…
34EARTHSPARK
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N

Integrated Rural Electrification

  • 1.
    Integrated Rural Electrification Leonardo EnergyWebinar 8 May 2015 Allison Archambault
  • 2.
    2EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N Objectives • Discuss evolving models (supply ≠ demand) • Market segmentation: bull's-eye or stair step • Become and efficiency activist • Identify accompanying opportunities
  • 3.
    3EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N EarthSpark International We build clean energy access in Haiti. R+D Incubation Social enterprises
  • 4.
    ENÈJI PWÒP: CLEANENERGY RETAIL 4EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 5.
    5EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N EKO PWÒP: “SMART GRID” FROM SCRATCH
  • 6.
    SPARKMETER: LOW COST,HIGH FUNCTIONALITY SMART METERS 6EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 7.
    POWERINGAGRICULTURE MICROGRID EXPANSION • 54 430 customers • Diesel  hybrid solar- diesel MILL ELECTRIFICATION • Tap microgrid electricity to improve quality and reduce costs BREADFRUIT PROCESSING • Extend shelf life from 3 days to 18 months 7EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 8.
    SUPPLY IS <HALF OF THE EQUATION 8EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 9.
    MILL ELECTRIFICATION 9EARTHSPARK I NT E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 10.
    BREADFRUIT PROCESSING 10EARTHSPARK I NT E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 11.
    THE PROBLEM NO ELECTRICITY= LOWPRODUCTIVITY 11EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 12.
    THE GOAL AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY= UNLOCKEDPOTENTIAL CHILDREN CAN STUDY BUSINESSES STAY OPEN ENABLES REFRIGERATION BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES VALUE-ADD TO AGRICULTURE 12EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 13.
    VIRTUOUS CYCLE Agricultural businesses strengthen the grid. Thegrid unlocks agricultural value. 13EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 14.
    14EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N Central grid ENERGY ACCESS MARKET SEGMENTATION BY LOCATION AND CONSUMPTION Grid extension + infill Microgrids + captive [Battery charging + nanogrids] Stand-alone systems (small and large)
  • 15.
    15EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N MARKET SEGMENTATION WITH MULTI- TIER MATRIX MEASURING ACCESS TO HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY Source: ESMAP “A New Multi-Tier Approach to Measuring Energy Access”
  • 16.
    THE “PERFECT” ISTHE ENEMY OF THE GOOD Is central grid electricity an option for rural electrification in Haiti? 16EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 17.
    200 MW 11 MW 16MW 8 MW 4 MW 5 MW LOCATION AND CAPACITY OF CENTRAL GRIDS IN HAITI 17EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 18.
    18 STATE OF EDHOPERATIONS IN HAITI • 25% capacity factor from EDH assets • ~$0.35/kWh tariff • Very high losses, low cost recovery: • “EDH only brings in revenue for barely 20% of the electricity it put out. The other 80% is covered by state subsidy…” (1/22/2013) [1] • Official EDH numbers are more generous: ~50% losses; ~18% technical/32% non-technical (November, 2006) [2] • Varying reliability in most central grids, from 6 hrs/day to 20-24 hrs/day EARTHSPARK INTERNATIONAL WORLD BANK OFF-GRIDELECTRICITY 5/6/2015 18EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 19.
    THE “BEST” SOLUTION Aremicrogrids best for rural electrification? • It depends • Much can go wrong • Multi-disciplinary planning and community partnership are key • Technical note: HOMER • Avoid ‘dump and run development’ • What is the long-term plan? 19EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 20.
    PRIORITIZE ENERGY SERVICESNOT KWH 20EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 21.
    MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MARKET STUDY 21EARTHSPARK IN T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 22.
    MICROGRID COST STRUCTURE •Household distribution is highly dense, so marginal connection cost is small – very low per-customer costs • Partial recovery of per-customer fixed cost through a fixed connection fee • Not all revenue collected is through pay-as- you-go. • Larger customers make up ~30% of load • Extremely reliable demand • Some pay for electricity on monthly, post-pay basis. • Some pay via PPA – long-term “bankable” contract for energy 22EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 23.
    BENEFITS OF PRE-PAYAND PAY-AS- YOU-GO • No cost to collect payments • Perceived as more fair to customers who are not always present UNLOCKING THE BUSINESS MODEL • Many components to success. • Technology is essential – low-cost smart metering system 23EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 24.
    24EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L EFFICIENCY INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 25.
    25EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L EFFICIENCY: #wastelessdomore INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 26.
    26EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N ACCOMPANIMENT Value Chain Synergies
  • 27.
    27EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N ACCOMPANIMENT Value Chain Synergies Fuel switching (transit + cooking)
  • 28.
    VIRTUOUS CYCLE Productive businesses strengthen the grid. Thegrid unlocks productive use value. 28EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
  • 29.
    29EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N ACCOMPANIMENT • Value Chain Synergies • Fuel switching (transit + cooking) • Agriculture + Conservation • Feminist Electrification
  • 30.
    30EARTHSPARK I N TE R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N Conclusions • Business models are evolving (supply ≠ demand, smart meters, storage, finance) • Market segmentation is both bull's-eye and stair step • Everyone needs to be an efficiency activist • Accompanying opportunities can augment the bottom line and enhange social benefits
  • 31.
    THANK YOU EarthSpark International AllisonArchambault allison@earthsparkinternational.org
  • 32.
    ENERGY POVERTY IS EXPENSIVE 75%of households without electricity access in Haiti Households spend • $10/mo. on kerosene & candles • $4/mo. on cell phone charging 32EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
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    33 STATE OF IPPOPERATIONS IN HAITI • Despite high PPA rates, EDH is an unreliable off-taker: • E-Power, backed by IFC, is newest IPP in Haiti. 30 MW HFO plant began operations on January 13th, 2011. [1] • “Delivery of energy interrupted for nearly 3 months because of lack of financial resources to buy fuel needed to operate the [E-Power] plant, due to government debt over 12 million representing 3 months in arrears.” (5/10/2013) [2] • “…Electricity d’Haiti (EDH) can devote only 20% ($1 million) of its monthly revenues to pay the suppliers. In addition, the public treasury provides a monthly subsidy of $5 million, bringing the envelope to $6 million. However, the invoice of the 3 providers is $12 million dollars monthly…due to the arrears, the E-power company decided on June 19, 2013 to turn off its engines connected to the network of Electricity d’Haiti.” (6/27/2013) [3] • High cost of IPP generation: $0.15 - $0.16/kWh for HFO; $0.22 - $0.26/kWh for LFO plants EARTHSPARK INTERNATIONAL WORLD BANK OFF-GRIDELECTRICITY 5/6/2015 33EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N
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    CHALLENGES FOR PAY-AS- YOU-GOMICROGRIDS Challenge Counterpoint Heavily subsidized central grid tariffs are less expensive While subsidized, central grid tariffs in Haiti are a relatively high $0.35/kWh Un-electrified households do not spend sufficient sums on energy services Households spend an average of $14/household/mo. Cost structure: cash flow mismatch between customer payments and debt service on fixed costs Let’s talk about this in more detail… 34EARTHSPARK I N T E R N A T I O N A L INTEGRATED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION E N E R G Y S U P P L Y I S L E S S T H A N H A L F O F T H E E Q U A T I O N