Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture. International Beirut Energy Forum 19 th September 2017

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1 Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture International Beirut Energy Forum 19 th September 2017

2 Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Steffen Erdle, Head of project (GIZ) Majida Mcheik, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture (Lebanon) Dr. Dieter Uh, Senior Energy Expert Ali Ben Abdallah, Technical Advisor (GIZ, Tunisia) Celia García-Baños, Associate Professional Policy (IRENA) Amal El Malouani, Head of Financing i Sustainable Development (Groupe Crédit Agricole, Morocco) Ramsi Hamzeh, Executive Director of JREEEF (Jordan) 2

3 Framework Conditions for an Effective and Sustainable Use of Solar Pumping in the Arab Region Draft Regional Guidance Paper International Beirut Energy Forum 19 th September 2017

4 Overview Introduction and background Benefits and opportunities of solar pumping systems Challenges of solar pumping market Main components for sustainable market for solar pumping Good practices from the MENA region What is missing to reach the desired state? Where to start? Expectations, outcomes and following this event 4

5 Regional Project: Promoting Employment through Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the MENA Region The main goal of is: "helping to improve conditions for developing markets for labor-intensive RE/EE technologies in the MENA. RCREEE entered in partnership with with the main objective of supporting: regional cross-border cooperation and knowhow transfer on employment promotion through RE/EE in the MENA. At the same time, RCREEE is also the project antenna for Egypt. 5

6 Facts and Figures from MENA Region Arab countries represent 10% of world s total surface host 5% of the worlds population only 12 14% of surface area is arable have only 1% of the world s renewable water resources climate is arid or semi-arid Agriculture sector contributes ~ 5.8% of Arab GDP employs ~25% of workforce Only 40% of arable area used for agriculture 6

7 Benefits and Opportunities of Solar Pumping Systems Sustainable for irrigation in remote areas. Longer expected lifetime. Less cost for operation and maintenance. Efficient use of energy and water (sustainability) Environment friendly, if properly planned. Driving socio-economic benefits along the local value chain International prices decrease (economies of scale) Benefits to the governments (no subsidies, no emissions, more food, job creation) Growing interest in the Water-Energy-Food NEXUS and Green Funding Facilities. 7

8 Challenges of Solar Pumping Systems Involves more than sector, with different government agencies, no policy champion and coordination mechanism. Subsidized alternatives of conventional energy Absence of quality assurance measures for systems and installations Lack of specialized and skilled labor force Lack of visibility ibilit and [S P i A i lt ] awareness. 8 [Source: Powering Agriculture]

9 Essential Components for Sustainable Solar Pumping in the MENA Region Raising awareness and building capacity Policies i and regulatory framework Cross Sectorial approach Financial i mechanisms and incentives Quality assurance and products certification i 9

10 Raising Awareness and Building Capacity Farmers and Landholders Farmers associations and unions, Cooperatives Suppliers, installers and technicians Financial institutions and banks Governmental officials 10

11 Financial Mechanisms and Incentives Continued high subsidies for fossil fuel are still the main barrier for upscaling solar pumping markets. Commercial loans with strict terms and conditions are hard to fulfill, especially for small farmers (collaterals, high interest rates, and short term tenure) Limited availability of / access to loans with favorable conditions (longer lifetimes and grace periods, lower interest rates and warrantees, possible risk insurance) 11

12 Quality Assurance: for Institutions and Professionals (1) Accr redited training instituti ions Standardized technical courses Specialized courses for different tasks Certified/licensed professionals (design and planning) Skilled technicians and electrician Well informed professionals (financiers, officials) Well informed customers/end users 12

13 Quality Assurance: for Products and Services (2) Quality scheme Performance standards Testing laboratories Confidence in products Monitoring and control Certified components label 13

14 Policies and Regulatory Framework Integrated cross sectorial approach Institutional framework Water Monitoring System Energy Clear policies Information Agriculture Socioeconomic Training policy Enforced laws Regulatory framework for quality scheme, license, permits Consumer protection Efficient use of resources Enforcement of regulations Right of information Access to data Regular update for relevant information 14

15 Good Practices from the MENA Region (1) In Egypt Quality assurance: Installers are qualified only for on-grid connections to benefit from the FiT scheme. In Morocco Awareness raising: Financing guideline for farmers (French & Arabic) * Capacity building: off-grid installations? Training course for solar PV installation and solar pumping demos (5-days, 2 levels) 15

16 Good Practices from the MENA Region (2) In Tunisia Financing i mechanism and incentive: In agriculture, offering technical support: APIA: subsidy up to 50% (max. TND 500,000) ANME: 40% of CAPEX 70% of CAPEX for complex studies * In Lebanon Financing mechanism and incentive: NEEREA 4 years grace period Up to 14 years Interest rate 1.075% 16

17 Good Practices from the MENA Region (3) In Jordan Financing mechanism: JREEF Technical support Financial support 3 NEXUS projects: 5 solar PV pumping irrigation stations SPIS for 300 farms Waste to energy In Tunisia Cross-sectorial approach: Agreement between ANME and APIA: APIA (Ministry of Agriculture) will promote sustainable energy in the agriculture field ANME (Ministry of Energy) will provide APIA with necessary technical support 17

18 Good Practices from the MENA Region Regional Approach Quality assurance Credentialing program for training institutions For renewable energy and energy efficiency ien for agriculture Services: installations, operations and maintenance Training certification Certified Energy Manager Professional CEMP Energy audit Regional acknowledgement for relevant to farming activities 18

19 An Overview of Main Contributions in the Agriculture Sector in MENA Region If you Energy Professional.... Register here y_and_energy_efficiency_(re/ee)_in_the_agricultural_and_agri- Business_Sector_(AGR/IAA)_in_MENA 19

20 List of Relevant Publications in the Agriculture Field (In Morocco) Etat des lieux: les énergies renouvelables et l efficacité énergétique dans les secteurs de l'agriculture (AGR) et de l'agroalimentaire (IAA) au Maroc: applications technologiques, conditions cadres et opportunités d'emploi, Atelier de restitution, Rabat, 19 avril Etude technico-économique pour des installations de pompage p solaire dans le cadre de l extension des superficies des palmeraies pour l exploitation du palmier dattier à Tamassint (Province Errachidia), Atelier de restitution, Rabat, 13 février Pompage solaire : Guide d accès au financement au profit des agriculteurs, Atelier de restitution, Rabat, 13 février Table Ronde: Développement des investissements dans le pompage solaire au Maroc, Salon International de l Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM), Meknès, 20 avril Proposal of a technical standard for solar pumping installations as a risk mitigation tool, Presented at the Salon International de l Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM), Meknès, 20 avril Atelier : Pompage solaire au Maroc: opportunités et défis, Salon International de Pompage Solaire (SIPS), Agadir, 12 juillet Enhancement of stakeholder awareness through field visits and on-site trainings for farmers. Implementation of practice-oriented solar pumping trainings for technicians and trainers. Supporting energy audits of Moroccan farmers: publication of a users guide and realization of a demonstration project with the GIE Tazartino. Investigating g the impact of solar pumping p installations on the water consumption and socio-economic situation of Moroccan farmers (in the process of elaboration) 20

21 List of Relevant Publications in the Agriculture Field (In Tunisia) Etude d'impact socio-économique en matière de création d'emploi des énergies renouvelables et de l efficacité énergétique dans le secteur de l'agriculture en Tunisie, Atelier de restitution, Tunis, 27 janvier Installation of a demonstration plant at the APIA headquarter, inauguration in Tunis on 6 January Development of a joint medium-term action plan to promote employment through RE/EE in the AGR/IAA sector, Adoption in Tunis on 17 January Development of awareness raising activities and materials. Development of RE/EE trainings for the AGR/IAA sector. Implementation of two pilot projects (solar dryer, energy audit) 21

22 List of Relevant Publications in the Agriculture Field (In Egypt - Regional) Market assessment for solar pumping in Egypt Arabic translation based on the RaSeed handbook Solar Pumping Systems in Egypt Practical Guidelines for Self- Assessment Expert Workshop on Solar Pumping: An Emerging Market and a Major Driver for Sustainable Energy and Jobs in MENA, Cairo, 23 May Expert Workshop on Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture: Driving Local Value and Job Creation in MENA, Beirut, 19 September 2017 (in the process of preparation) Regional framework conditions for sustainable solar pumping market in MENA (in the process of preparation) 22

23 Desired and Ideal Sustainable Market for Solar Pumping Accredited training institutions Policies and Regulations Market Monitoring Mechanisms Quality Verification assurance Consultant and certification Building End users trust Sustainable market for solar pumping Informed decision making Awareness raining Verification and Consultant capacity building Technical assistance Financial assistance Certified technicians & practitioners Financial mechanisms Verification Consultant and incentives Donors & Green Funds 23

24 Contribution of Reinforced Regional Exchange Pooling or linking available relevant experience and expertise. Allowing for a targeted use of good practices, where available. Reducing danger of duplication of work or repetition of errors. Facilitating coordination or harmonization of norms and standards for products and services, including the field of training. ta Supporting the emergence of interconnected and competitive markets (economics of scale, specialization of providers) with a high share of local value and job creation. 24

25 Desired Outcomes of Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture Event Gathering good practices in relevant fields, where available. Collecting meaningful inputs for the regional guidance paper. Further strengthening the exchange among experts and practitioners. Helping to create networks of excellence among them. Providing inputs supporting the intensity and quality of national policies and processes. Producing results that can be taken up by the LAS, Member States and the development partners. 25

26 Expected Follow after Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture Event Completion of the regional guidance paper by RCREEE and in Q Political endorsement on regional level (e.g. by LAS/ AMCE) and on national level by Member States. Incorporation into Regional Credentialing Program. Incorporation into relevant national policies and programs. 26

27 Thank You for your attention Inass Abou-Khodier, RCREEE Senior Specialist Sustainable Energy Finance E: Tel: (Ext. 228) Hydro Power Building (8th Floor) Block 11 - Piece 15, Melsa District Ard El Golf, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt 27

28 Recommendations for further Discussion Q1: What are the main factors of relevance that drive the local value chain and employment in this area? Q2: What are the current key opportunities and challenges for sustainable energy for sustainable agriculture? Q3: What are the most important international and regional experiences and practices for the energy-water-food nexus and how they can be applied in the region? Q4: How can a regional guideline for better framework conditions for solar pumping programs help to upscale the RE and EE deployment in the agricultural l sector? Q5: How can international and regional organizations collaborate with national entities for improving the whole value chain of RE & EE projects? 28