Gurbuz Gonul Acting Director Country Support and Partnerships International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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1 Gurbuz Gonul Acting Director Country Support and Partnerships International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

2 About IRENA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Innovation & Technology Centre in Bonn Established: April Members 32 Signatories Mission: Accelerating deployment of all forms of renewable energy Bioenergy Geothermal Hydropower Ocean Solar Wind Energy Energy Energy Energy

3 Africa: Power needed to fuel economic growth GDP growth in 2012: 4.3% Sub-Saharan Africa 2.4% World average Current electricity mix: By 2035 x4 By 2035 x3

4 RE Development through Market Integration Tapping into abundant RE resources to meet growing demand and fueling economic growth Increased investments of scale through regional markets Expanded regional trade increasing national income through electricity sale and more cost-effective imports Increased supply security via diversification of energy mix more resilient economies to fuel price volatility New investments new jobs as RE deployment can exceed 120GW by 2030 Reduced CO2 emissions and environmental impacts

5 Challenges for Large-Scale RE Lack of credible RE resource data Limited expertise and experience in RE grid integration Lack of investment-grade credit ratings of the public utilities Transmission constraints that are limiting electricity trading Lack of enforcement of cross-border trading guidelines and cost-reflective tariffs Evolving regional markets

6 Africa Clean Energy Corridor (ACEC) Develop RE resources and integrate renewable power into grid Promote cross-border trade of renewable power Build on SAPP and EAPP work and PIDA

7 Africa Clean Energy Corridor Jan 2014 Ministerial Communique by ACEC Countries to endorse Action Pillars Today Supported by more than 30 countries, development partners, regional organizations, IFIs, and private sector

8 ACEC and Climate Change Sept 2014: UN Climate Summit ACEC announced as an area for collaborative action with an immense potential for transforming the energy sector and contributing to climate change action. Dec 2015: COP21 in Paris ACEC to feature for demonstration of renewable energy as a crucial part of any viable solution for climate change.

9 1. RE Resource Assessment and Zoning for developing cost-effective renewable power plants in areas of high resource potential and routes for the efficient transmission of electricity to load centres.

10 1. RE Resource Assessment and Zoning Regional collaboration and grid interconnection Uneven geographic distribution of high quality RE potential demonstrates that regional collaboration and grid interconnection is necessary to promote low-cost wind and solar resources. Cost-effective and environmentally benign zones Almost all countries with sufficient renewable energy potential can develop zones that are cost-effective and have low environmental impact. Proximity to infrastructure and load centres Many zones are close to existing transmission infrastructure and major load centers, which requires lower transmission extension and upgrade costs and has lower grid-related land requirements.

11 2.Enabling Frameworks for Investment Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) Country led, multi-stakeholder process to assess the RE sector for identification of gaps and enablers for the uptake of RE MENA Oman - Mauritania Tunisia - Egypt Asia Philippines Mongolia Pakistan Latin America Peru Nicaragua Caribbean Grenada Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas SSA Senegal - Niger Gambia - Ghana Mozambique Zambia Djibouti Swaziland Tanzania Zimbabwe Pacific Kiribati Fiji Marshall Vanuatu

12 2.Enabling Frameworks for Investment RRA: Impact in ACEC countries Swaziland: Grid Code and RE IPP policy adopted (four PPAs signed) RE being integrated into national energy policy and legislation Integrated resource planning under development Mozambique: RE resources mapping for the whole country done RE feed-in-tariffs adopted Rural Electrification Strategy with RE focus revised for private sector involvement Measures for promoting small hydro under consideration Zambia: Mapping of RE resources and development of feed-in-tariffs Integrated resource planning under development Djibouti: RRA used as basis for a geothermal intervention of USAID

13 Getting the rules of the game right 2.Enabling Frameworks for Investment Regulatory Empowerment Project reduces investment risks attracts timely & efficient investment ensures reliable and affordable RE integration

14 2.Enabling Frameworks for Investment Regulatory Empowerment Project in Southern Africa 2 nd phase 1 st phase

15 2.Enabling Frameworks for Investment Project Facilitation Platform Virtual Market for RE Projects

16 3. National and Regional Planning Long-term plans needed to make sure: Investment decisions are made wisely National policy goals are addressed tremendous needs to fulfil energy access aspirations Having planning process as important as the plan: Continuity and improvement Timely updates Consensus building among sub-sectors

17 3. National and Regional Planning SPLAT Planning Model Least-cost optimization tool for African power sector Power sector infrastructure database IRENA renewables database Possible to extend to entire energy sector Consistent with regional master plans

18 3. National and Regional Planning ACEC Investment Analysis Investment needs from 2015 to 2030 : USD Billion per year in generation and additional US 15 Billion for T&D

19 4. Capacity Building Develop skills and strengthen institutions to build, plan, operate, maintain and govern power grids and markets with higher shares of renewable electricity. - Training workshops held for RE Zoning, SPLAT planning, governance frameworks, rid integration of RE. - Practitioner s Guide for grid integration of variable RE developed.

20 Africa Clean Energy Corridor Ultimate target: Achieve a steady flow of bankable RE generation and transmission projects to attract long-term stable investments within the Corridor. What IRENA offers? Support stakeholders through the Action Agenda with the help of ACEC Implementation Framework: ACEC Policy Forum: facilitate strategic policy dialogue Technical Assistance and Advise: provide targeted support and advice in the areas of zoning, planning, enabling, and capacity building Project Facilitation Platform: encourage project initiation, project development, and 20 channelling project financing

21 Publications Analysis of Infrastructure for Renewable Power in Eastern and Southern Africa Renewables Readiness Assessments in: Djibouti, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.

22 Thank you! Gurbuz Gonul Africa Clean Energy Corridor