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1 CURRICULUM VITAE MARK HANKINS CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Proposed role in the project: 2. Category: 3. Staff of (name of firm): African Solar Designs Ltd. 4. First names: Mark 5. Family name: Hankins 6. Date of birth: 20 th July Nationality: USA 8. Place of residence: Nairobi, Kenya 9. Civil status: Married 10. Education: INSTITUTION [DATE FROM ] DEGREE(S) OR DIPLOMA(S) OBTAINED Reading University (UK) 1990 University of Southern California Master of Science, Alternative Energy Engineering Environment sciences, creative writing, philosophy, 11. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 excellent; 5 basic) LANGUAGE READING SPEAKING WRITING English 1 Kiswahili Italian French

2 CURRICULUM VITAE MARK HANKINS 12. Membership of professional bodies: Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA), Kenya ERC licensed solar electric technician (T3 level) Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA) - ASD Association of Energy Professionals (AEP) ASD SE4ALL Practitioner Network - ASD Green Africa Directory ASD Kenya ERC Licences Solar PV systems Contractor (Class CI) - ASD Kenya ERC Licences Solar PV Systems Manufacturer and Importer (Class V2) ASD CEM Certification 2016 (in process) 13. Other skills: Computer Literacy Author 14. Present position: Chief Executive Officer at African Solar Designs Ltd. 15. Years within the firm: Five Years 16. Key qualifications (relevant to the assignment): Renewable Energy System Design, Engineering & Standards Project Evaluation Energy Audits Policy Study and Development Renewable and Rural Energy Financing Design and Project Pipeline Development Renewable Energy Commercialisation Teaching & Curriculum Development Solar PV Specialist Author of 5 books and numerous papers on solar PV and rural energy services in Africa 17. Specific experience in the region: COUNTRY DATE FROM Kenya Uganda 1995, , 2007,2014/2015 Tanzania 1992,1998,2001,2002,2005,2008,2013,2014, 2015 Nigeria 2014, 2015 Juba, Southern Sudan 2012,2013 Djibouti , 2012,2013 Mozambique 2002,2009, 2013,2014 Malawi 2004, 2008, 2014/2015 Zambia 2006,2007, 2009 Burundi 2013 Rwanda , 2015 Namibia 2006 Ethiopia 2002,2003,2004 Lesotho 2005,

3 CURRICULUM VITAE MARK HANKINS COUNTRY DATE FROM Somalia (Puntland, , 2013 Somaliland) Eritrea Zimbabwe 1993, 1994, 1995 South Africa 1996, 2000,

4 18. Professional experience: DATE FROM 2/2015-7/ /2014-8/ /2014-7/2015 8/ /2014 7/2014-9/2015 7/ /2014 2/2014 5/ / / /2013 7/2014 1/ /2014 2/ /2014 LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION Kenya KAM Solar Energy Expert Conduct a pre-feasibility study with advice on Solar Photovoltaic power generation potential of the pre-qualified sites and identify sites that justify further pre-development investment in Kenya. Uganda WWF Uganda RE Expert Analyse the current total energy demand and supply patterns and develop an 100% renewable energy scenario for Uganda. Mozambique WWF Mozambique Team Leader Developing a framework to guide WWF country offices in the region to define their specific country office energy strategies. Nigeria Adam Smith International Nigeria Technical PV Equipment Expert Build a sustainable commercial market for PV systems in off-grid parts of Jigawa. Uganda, Malawi, Ghana UN Foundation Team Leader Comprehensive mapping and baseline study of all national health facilities in 5 countries and their energy status. Energy audit training, site audits, needs assessment reports and renewable energy system design for 250 sites, including full mini-grid feasibility for two sites. Manage team of energy experts and national consultants. Tanzania Climate Parliament Team Leader Assessment of off-grid renewables baseline and policy recommendations for Tanzanian MPs. Kenya EU / BizClim Key Expert 1 Development of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Action Plan and Investment Prospectus to stimulate private sector investment in energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy in Kenya. Kenya AFD Team Leader Feasibility study for the renewable energy component maximization, energy efficiency, energy access and technical assistance for the off-grid retrofitting programme in Kenya Kenya DEGINVEST RE Expert Energy audit, technical and financial feasibility study, EPC quotations for the implementation of solar PV/thermal systems for 4 flower farms and juice-maker in Kenya Kenya (Off-Grid Sites) Energy and Environment Partnership/Southern and East Africa (EEP) Team Leader Conduct a feasibility study on the development of a rural Energy Service Company (ESCo) to cater for the energy needs of both off-grid telecom base stations (BTS) and communities around them. Kenya (Off-grid Sites) GSMA Team Leader Project design, project implementation, business model definition and fieldtesting of the A-B-C Telecom Village Mall Mini-grid model - 4 -

5 DATE FROM LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION 12-2/2014 Somalia (Hargeisa) DFID Technical Expert Market diagnostic and identification of feasible options for the design of the inception phase of Energy Security and Resource Efficiency in Somaliland Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania & Uganda EAC Team Leader Lead team of ASD, MARGE (France) and independent consultants on 5- country baseline study and value chain analysis for East African Community (EAC) industrial department. Develop strategic interventions to unlock RE markets for job creation, energy security, environmental improvement, local value addition and more Kenya DFID Team Leader Contracted by DFID to evaluate the political, regulatory and private business structures in Kenya and Tanzania in order to develop viable business cases, and delivery options to implement them, for green mini-grids (GMGs) in these countries Tanzania Sincro-site Watch Team Leader Conducted a Survey of 30 diesel and LPG-powered telecomm base stations with a view to converting the stations to solar-diesel mini-grids and extending power to surrounding community 2012/2013 Djibouti ADDS & World Bank Solar Energy Engineer Developed and rolled-out a national solar PV program in off-grid areas of the country Rwanda World Bank/EWSA Team Leader Led national project to build solar PV market linkages, created national awareness and developed national training curriculum and program with Rwandan training institutes. Project evaluated the needs of Rwanda solar technicians and companies and providing capacity Building services through private sector support and technical training colleges. 2011/12 Kenya-Maasai Mara Base Camp Team Leader Designed community pico-, solar home system, institutional and mini-grid project for conservancy community managed with BaseCamp Foundation 2011/12 RSA and West Africa BGP (Netherlands) & Dutch Government 2011 Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Assessed economic and technical viability of concession-based PV projects in Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. Assessed both solar home system roll-out and mini-grids approaches. Norfund Team Leader Assessed potential markets for solar water heaters and solar electric hybrid systems in telecom applications Zanzibar Arusha Properties Team Leader Conducted energy audits for major Tanzanian hotel chain in Zanzibar and Arusha properties. Designed solar PV and solar water heating systems - 5 -

6 DATE FROM LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION 2010/11 Kenya- Mombasa SOS Children s Village Team Leader Conducted Energy audits for, design and installation of Kenya s first grid connect PV system, a 60 kwp unit for SOS Children s Village, Mombasa. Completed energy audits and solar PV system designs for numerous large off-grid PV systems in Lamu, Maasai Mara and elsewhere Tanzania Tanzania Ministry of Energy(CAMCO) 2010 Kenya,Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, DRC and Cameroon 2009/10 Kenya,Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia Team Leader Team leader of Tanzania Ministry of Energy and Minerals project to use commercial approaches to build up PV markets. World Bank Team Leader Team leader of MARGE (France) consultant team reviewing Government electrification and lighting access policies on behalf of the World Bank and the Lighting African (IFC) program GTZ East African Team Leader Conducting baseline renewable energy market studies in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. The team focused on viable commercial projects that would be of interest to German companies in solar, biomass, hydro and wind. Led commerical visits by German companies to kenya and Tanzania Mozambique-Maputo Justica Ambiental Team Leader Conducted a national renewable energy status and potential study. The study looked at the current situation with solar, wind, small scale hydro and biomass power in Mozambique in terms of current installed capacity, policy and planned project developments 2008/9 Kenya Kenyan Tented Camp Conduct energy audits, design renewable energy systems and design energy management plans for three properties in Samburu and Maasai Mara. Led team of 4 professionals to work with Wilderness Lodges management team Zambia- Lusaka Rural Electrification Agency Capacity-building consultant Expert services provided in development of funding channels, technology training and planning. Services are part of a Sida-funded capacity-building project. Led demand study of biomass-fueled power station in Lamba Forest, Copperbelt Region 2008 Malawi European Union Policy Expert Assessed current biomass (wood and charcoal energy) demand and to develop a national biomass strategy Zambia UNIDO/UNEP Team Leader Developed a GEF MSP Project Brief for UNIDO/UNEP which used a franchise model to roll out solar PV-powered ICT centres in Malawi and Zambia 2006 Kenya Mpala Ranch Team Leader Designed an integrated off-grid energy system for Mpala Ranch in northern Kenya which powers a research center and ranch headquarters.

7 DATE FROM LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION Tanzania Government of Tanzania Project Director Project director for a national PV project being implemented by the Government of Tanzania and SIDA. Project is capacity of PV companies and linkages with rural areas Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Eritrea UNEP GEF Project Director Project director and concept originator for UNEP GEF PV commercialisation project. Project is building capacity in private sector and conducting training of trainers for techical installation and sales trainers, as well as a number of promotional activities in Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya 2005 Tanzania SIDA/World Bank Project Director Conducted Sida/World Bank led electricity demand studies in the environs of two sugar companies, Mtibwa and TPC, with a view to assisting the sugar companies to supply power to the grid and the neighbouring villages Lesotho Government of Lesotho Project Director Designed finance mechanisms for dealer agents and PV system buyers. The mechanism uses a guarantee fund which helps finance institutions share risks with dealers and consumers Tanzania SIDA/Ministry of Energy and Minerals Rural Energy Fund Development Rural and Renewable Energy Expert Helped to design the framework (legal, operational, manpower) and operationalise the energy agency. Helped to put in place pipeline for on-grid and off-grid electricity projects which will lead to 75,000 connections before Tanzania GVEP-UNDP Team Leader Conducted study investigating how national finance players could make investments in rural energy projects Uganda World Bank Team Leader Managed a countrywide training course to train technicians in PV installation for over 150 technicians. Course was a basic SHS installation. Designed training curriculum, prepared lesson plans, managed delivery of training course in 7 locations Malawi World Bank PV Expert Leading the design of standard PV systems for health clinics and educational institutions. Developed a national PV course that will be used by local institutions to build PV capacity in the country. 2003/4 Ethiopia Government of Ethiopia Team Leader Designed a PV Commercialisation project for the Government of Ethiopia and World Bank. 2003/4 Kenya Shell Foundation Project Leader Leading a team that is designing and marketing low-cost PV systems for radio, cell phone and lighting power

8 DATE FROM Ethiopia World Bank/Government of Ethiopia LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION Rural Energy Specialist/Deputy Team Leader Designed an autonomous Ethiopian Rural Electricity Fund, which would manage private sector-led rural electrification program throughout Ethiopia. Managed preparation of Project Operation Manual and training manual. Comanaged Ethiopian team working on legal and financial aspects of the Fund Mozambique World Bank Team Leader Developed consumer protection and commercial delivery strategies for PV SHS in GEF financed component of World Bank/Government of Mozambique Rural Energy Program. The activity was studying Asian and African experiences in PV delivery, and adopting the most appropriate model for the Mozambique market Ethiopia World Bank Renewable Energy Specialist Kenya, Uganda & Ethiopia Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda & Kenya Shell Foundation-Periurban Kenya Team Leader World Bank Renewable Energy Scoping Study and input to GEF PDF B Project Preparation. Conducted baseline study of PV and micro hydro status in the country. Assisted in design of renewable energy component of proposed Energy Access project Managed a program of market studies and business development aimed at insuring sustainable commercial delivery for modern energy technologies (solar PV, wind, gen-sets, etc.) in peri-urban and rural areas of Kenya. Investigated consumer demand for technologies. Prepared business plans for new commercial strategies to address product demand UNEP GEF PDF Team Leader Prepared a UNEP GEF Medium Grants proposal to develop the commercial capacity of PV companies in the Horn of Africa region, using the Kenya case as a model. Project focused on developing the PV market in one key area of each country, with capacity building in PV business, marketing, technical skills, and awareness raising Somalia (Puntland) Energy Development and PV Consultant Tanzania Umeme Jua Ltd Technical and Market Study Consultant Leading the EAA team in 3 year project to assist the emerging Puntland private sector to build income generating opportunities through increased access to electricity (generators, PV, wind, etc.). Led 3 advanced and basic PV training courses in Bosasso, Puntland. Assisted in the Dutch Senter-supported set up of a joint venture Dutch- Tanzanian solar PV company. Planned and wrote regional market studies of demand for PV systems in Arusha, Mwanza, Dar and other districts

9 DATE FROM LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION 2001 Kenya Busia Co-Generation Technical Consultant Participated on team working for Booker Tate to negotiate power purchase contract with Kenya Power and Lighting. Provided input to Kenya power baseline studies for World Bank Prototype Carbon Fund, as project is shortlisted to be a CDM project for Kenya Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia IGAD Team Leader Conducted market studies of PV market potential in Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia. Conducted market development activities in Ethiopia which included demonstrations, business meetings, technical training courses and general awareness activities Kenya ESD Ltd. Technical Consultant Evaluated the potential of 8 potential CDM projects in Kenya, including PV, wind farms, solar water heaters, bagasse cogeneration, industrial energy efficiency and others. Led information meetings with British firms based in Kenya. Liaised with ESD, Ltd, which was the lead company Kenya Kenya Gvt Technical Consultant With BCEOM, France, prepared a study of proposed standards and tariff structures for the Kenya Government. Was technical leader for the team of 6 people, served as liaison to the Kenya Government and edited the final document 1999 Kenya Centre for Wildlife Management Studies Course Co-ordinator and trainer Organised and led field work for course which installed 1.5 kwp hybrid PVgenset system in remote bush camp. Course was attended by 8 private sector engineers from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Kenya IT Power UK Technical Consultant Conducted appraisal study and study tour for IT Power UK and IFC/GEF that assessed viability of Kenya PVMTI project. Provided logistic support Kenya KENPREP Team Leader Led team that surveyed energy use and expenditures of 1000 rural households in 12 districts of Kenya to identify potential market for PV in rural Kenya. Survey, which identified a large potential PV market among rural households, was conducted with Kenya Rural Enterprise Programme (K-REP) and Resource Analysis (Netherlands), and funded by the Dutch Government East and South Africa Commonwealth Science Technical Consultant Participated on an international team supported by Commonwealth Science Council to examine existing standards and develop more viable ones for East and Southern Africa. Played role in review of battery, PV, control and wiring standards Kenya ESMAP Team Leader Led team of 5 surveying 410 solar electric systems in 12 districts throughout Kenya.

10 19. Other relevant information (e.g. publications): Stand-Alone Solar Electric Systems, The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation. Earchscan. London June 2010 ( available digitally, translated to French and Chinese) Photovoltaics in Africa: Experiences in PV models and Financing. UNDEP-GEF. New York Study of PV finance experiences in Africa. Solar Electric Systems for Africa. York Publishers th printing. A widely used PV manual for solar electrician in African> 14,000 copies sold. Renewable energy in Kenya, Motif Creative Arts, Text book used by Kenya secondary school system. Numerous articles and reports. Information available upon request