Rural Sustainable Energy Development Project in Zimbabwe

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1 Rural Sustainable Energy Development Project in Zimbabwe ***Energy and Water Solutions in sub-saharan Africa *** 16 th October 2014 L. Tshabangu - Oxfam in Zimbabwe Radolfzell at Lake Constance, Germany

2 Presentation Outline Country Context Energy Access Situation Project Rational Project Summary Overview Project Interventions - Key Activities & Achievements Key Considerations for Sustainability

3 About Oxfam Vision: is A Just World Without Poverty Mission: To help create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty Purpose: Oxfam uses combination of rights-based sustainable development programs, public education, fair trade, campaigns, advocacy, and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts. Oxfam in Zimbabwe s sustainable livelihoods goal: To empower communities to access sustainable economic opportunities. Page 3

4 Country Context Energy Resource Base Facts 12 billion metric tonnes coal Hydropower along Zambezi River Annual daily average solar radiation of 20 MJ/m 2 Annual yield of fuel wood estimated at 4.6 million tons; About1.5 million tons of bagasse produced annually Energy Supply Fuel wood (53%) Coal (20%), Liquid fuels (14%); and Hydro-power electricity (13%). Page 4

5 Energy Access Situation Nationally 40% have access and only 19% have access in rural areas 80 90% energy requirements is mainly from fuel wood in rural areas 15 30% urban households use fuel wood as the main cooking fuel. By 2009, 1,000MW generation short fall between average daily peak demand vs generation capacity By 2009, only Rusitu Hydro Power plant (750kW), fed power into the national grid. A number of mini and micro-hydro stations for private and community use. Electricity tariffs at 9c/kWh, against regional average of 14 c/kwh More than 35% of electricity is imported alongside all petroleum fuels Page 5

6 Project Rational Rural communities more than 5km off the main electricity grid, relying on costly energy sources. Limited access to modern energy facilities for social services and productive use. Limited knowledge on renewable energy technologies and markets. Limited access to financial resources. Gender inequalities in the context of energy access. Absence of a renewable energy policy at national level. Page 6

7 Project Summary Overview Goal: Increasing access to modern, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy services in Zimbabwe Objective: To promote the use of efficient solar and micro hydro technologies for poor rural farming communities. Funding secured: 2m = EU 1,500,000 & Oxfam 500,000 Time-frame: August 2011 to July 2015 Implementing partners: Oxfam & Practical Action Associate partners: Ministry of Energy and Power Development, & Rural Electrification Agency Page 7

8 Project Interventions 1. Micro-hydro system for socio-economic activities 2. Solar system for irrigation water pumping 3. Solar lanterns and home solar systems for lighting & charging 4. Solar systems for water pumping & lighting at clinics & schools

9 1. Himalaya Micro-hydro System Key Activities Himalaya Micro-Hydro Power House, 2014 Technical Feasibility Study Environmental Impact Assessment Financial & Economic Viability Community Based Planning Learning Visit to MH Scheme Himalaya MH Scheme Association Formation Builders, Business, Operations & Maintenance Training Scheme Construction & Power Distribution System Load Testing Page 9

10 HIMALAYA MICRO-HYDRO SYSTEM SET UP Phase 1 Irrigation Scheme (11.6 Ha Corp Owned) Existing Business Centre Phase 2 Irrigation Scheme (10Ha) Comm Owned

11 Key Achievements Bean Crop in Himalaya Under Micro-Hydro Powered Irrigation System, Mutare 80kW micro-hydro system established Himalaya Micro-Hydro Scheme Association registered 21 ha irrigation for 90 households with potential to generate on average U$60k income per year (maize & sugar beans) 32 community members skilled for operations, maintenance & enterprise management Potential to generate on average US$7k income per year from agroprocessing activities Micro-hydro energy tariffs currently pegged at 30c/kWh due to duty charged on the major components Page 11

12 2. Ruti Solar Water Pumping System Key Activities Farmer mobilisation and organisation Solar System Feasibility Study Private Sector Engagement for Supply, Installation & User Training Agri-business Centre Construction Pump Minder s Training Ruti Irrigation Water Pumping System, Gutu Page 12

13 Key Achievements Ruti Agri-Business Centre with Solar Panels for the Booster Pump, Gutu 4kW solar booster pumping system for irrigating 20ha costing 18c/kWh 94 farmers with potential to generate on average U$55k income per year from irrigation (maize & sugar beans) Agribusiness centre for handling and processing produce Opportunity for an energy kiosk Page 13

14 3. Solar Lanterns and Home Solar Systems Renewable Energy Exhibition in Gutu, 2013 Key Activities Community Based Energy Planning Market Analysis International Quality Standards Mobilise and organise communities into Internal Savings And Lending (ISALs) groups to raise Renewable energy exhibitions by private sector meeting quality standards Community members in ISALs register their interests through Collection Information Centers (CICs) - farmer organized clusters for marketing Oxfam pays private sector to supply preferred lanterns to CICs Community Energy Fund established from lantern and home system payments by community members to CICs Community investments into prioritized energy plans Page 14

15 Key Achievements Gomba Agro-Business Centre Powered by Solar, Gutu 8 companies supplying solar systems to Gutu rural communities 30 Internal Savings and Lending (ISAL) groups established 1,760 various solar lanterns distributed in Gutu to 914 hhlds with 87% repayment rate generating US$43k into community funds. 44 solar home solar systems installed to 44hhlds with 26% repayment rate generating US$14k into community funds. 20 solar entrepreneurs trained Community energy funds invested e.g solar suitcases, agro-processing facilities and energy kiosks Page 15

16 Community Energy Funds Investments Ruti irrigation water pipeline affected by flash floods in Gutu 2013/14 season. Solar suitcase for Gomba clinic Solar lighting system, solar fridge for agro-produce and opportunity for charging system at Gomba Agro-business Center Solar water pumping system relocated to new borehole site for Mataruse clinic Solar water pumping systems being set up for Dopota primary school Rehabilitation of water pipeline for Ruti Irrigation scheme affected by flash floods & completing construction activities at the agribusiness centre Page 16

17 4. Solar systems for clinics & schools Magombedze Clinic Solar System for Lighting & Water Pumping, Gutu Key Activities Prioritise public institutions from CBEPs Targeting and Selections of schools and clinics Private Sector engagement to supply, install & train users Certification of systems Equipping with computers and fridges Page 17

18 Key Achievements 3 rural clinics and 2 secondary schools electrified for lighting & water pumping More than 5900 household benefiting from electrified clinics equipped with vaccine fridges More than 1,000 students benefiting from electrified schools equipped with computers & a projector Solar powered water facilities benefiting surrounding villages to these institutions. Gomba high school students during a computer lesson, Gutu Page 18

19 Key Considerations For Sustainability 2012/13 agric-season dams had below normal water levels resulting in limited water for irrigation priority given to large commercial entities 2013/14 above normal water levels damaging main water system from source resulting in weeds damaging water pumping system Poor repayments for home solar systems due to limited financial resources partly due to less resilient livelihoods systems to shocks and hazards. Poor quality cheap lanterns are very costly to poor rural communities, more channels for information sharing, education and communication around quality and cost-effective renewable energy technology remains key. Policy influencing around barriers and opportunities for the adoption of renewable energy technology is critical as the cost of the technology is still beyond the reach of many with limited private sector investments Page 19

20 THANK YOU