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2 Swedish Bioenergy Association (SVEBIO) Contact details: Gustav Melin CEO, Swedish Bioenergy Association (SVEBIO) Moderator Message your questions to me on the live chat.

3 Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) A European Platform for Private Sector Investments in Africa s RE Markets Alexander Huppertz

4 What is the RECP? The RECP is a African-European platform for promoting renewable energy market development and investment in Africa Funded by the European Commission, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Finland 4

5 Background: Key Market Segments for RE in Africa Large / Meso- scale on-grid (IPP) Ticket size: US$) Key regulations: XX-XXX US$m (meso: X-XX PPA (FiT) Off-Grid (Mini-Grids) Ticket size: US$m) Key regulations: 0.X-X US$m (bundled X-XX Licences, Tariffs, Grid-connection standards Small on-grid (captive power) Ticket size: Key regulations: 0.X-X US$m (bundled X-XX US$m) FiT / Net-Metering Off-Grid (Standalone Systems) Ticket size: Key regulations: X-XX US$m ( bundled ) Standards, Import Tax / Duties 5

6 How can the RECP provide support? Match-Making Events in Africa and Europe Successful Access to Financing Well structured and accessible Market Information Identifying Project Opportunities in Partner Countries Project preparation support and access to financial support + complementary policy advisory + support to skills development and innovation 6

7 How can the RECP provide support? Access to market information Web-based market briefings introducing the political and economic situation, the electricity sector and the RE potential Market Studies with how-to -information, providing an in-depth analysis of a certain market segment (e.g. Captive-Power/Self-Consumption in Nigeria) Project scouting: through in-country partners, and consultants Information events: workshops that introduce certain markets; organized through partners 7

8 How can the RECP provide support? Access to potential business partners and project opportunities RECP matchmaking helps you identify your next project/partner Meet technology suppliers, project developers, service providers Meet potential clients and business partners from African markets Meet potential financiers Events are organized standalone or attached to other events, through partners (African and European industry associations or equivalent), with structured match-making sessions 8

9 How can the RECP provide support? Selected Upcoming Opportunities Day 2 organised by RECP s partner SolarPower Europe Focus: All things solar / On-Grid and Off-Grid B2B organised by RECP s partner AEBIOM Focus: Biomass and Biogas 9

10 How can the RECP provide support? Information on Financing Opportunities RECP s finance database helps you identify sources of funding: Information on more than 50 individual sources of funding; currently gathering data on funds Initial risk-mitigation instruments included, to be expanded Inclusion of local banks is planned 10

11 How can the RECP provide support? Advisory to Project Developers: the Finance Catalyst Provides advisory support to project developers on project development, structuring and access to finance ( bankability TA ) Cooperation ( two-way-street ) with existing financing instruments (ElectriFI, REPP, SEFA, and many others): feeding into as well as upstream referral Delivered through a team of highly experienced professionals Standardized and fair access procedure through an intake on the RECP website Time budget of up to 100 hours per project (deviations possible) 11

12 Initial Results Finance Catalyst is supporting projects in accessing finance since August First 7-months of operation resulted already in over 130 applications! Applications by Market Segment Applications by Technology Small Hydro 10 Other 28 PV IPP Mini-Grids SHS Other Biogas 12 Biomass 14 SHS 15 Clear need in the market for this type of early-stage project preparation support! 12

13 Initial Results Finance Catalyst is supporting projects in accessing finance since August First 7-months of operation resulted already in over 130 applications! Applications by Market Segment Applications by Technology Small Hydro 10 Other 28 PV IPP Mini-Grids SHS Other Biogas 12 Biomass 14 SHS 15 Clear need in the market for this type of early-stage project preparation support! 13

14 How can the services and products be accessed? Countries, Partners and Access The RECP operates in depth in six African countries (Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal, Zambia and Mozambique) We cooperate with and implement through a network of partners, both in-country as well as global or European industry associations Information and support services are accessible through 14

15 Thank you for your attention! Suggestions & Feedback always welcome! Contact: Alexander Huppertz,

16 Questions?

17 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Market for Solid Bioenergy in Uganda NOLBERT MUHUMUZA CHAIRPERSON

18 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) About Uganda Located: East Africa Area: 241,550 Km 2 (15% water) Landlocked Capital: Kampala Population: 39 Million (Estimate 2015) Rural Population: 87% GDP: $27.5 Billion [ Agriculture: 23.1%, Industry: 26.9% and Services: 50% (2013 est.)]

19 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Why Invest in Uganda Stable political climate Business friendly environment Availability of land Under-developed bioenergy market Strategically located to serve the EAC Climate (weather) Lowest median age in the world (15yrs)

20 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) About BEETA Not-for-profit Membership organization Formed in September 2010 Has over 65 members Targets individuals, organizations, companies, and institutions

21 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) About BEETA Mission: To promote biomass energy efficient technologies and conserve the environment. Objectives: Platform for information, support & networking Lobby and advocacy Awareness Capacity building Data collection Development of standards Financial support

22 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Energy Consumption Firewood Availability; Forest and woodland cover about 2,988,000 ha Current Usage; 28 million tons annually; mainly cooking & industries Supply; mainly small scale Projects; New Forest Company & Busoga Forest Company with combined total of over 50,000 ha. (FSC-Certified)

23 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Energy Consumption Charcoal Current Usage; 1.8 million tons annually; mainly Household & Commercial Production; mainly inefficient kilns Projects; New Forest Company

24 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Energy Consumption Vegetal waste [From corn cobs, coffee husks, Ground nut shells, Rice husks, Sun Flower, Palm shells] Availability; 9 million tons Current Usage; 3.5 million tons mainly used in industries Projects; briquetting & biomass power plants

25 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Energy Consumption Municipal waste Availability; 360,000 tons produced annually Current Usage; mainly dumped Projects; Uganda Municipal Waste Compost Programme (PoA of NEMA)

26 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Bioenergy Usage Households utilize ~74% of delivered energy The industrial sector utilizes 18% The commercial sector takes at least 5% Institutions utilize ~3%

27 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Budget Allocations Allocation for biomass technology increasing over the last 5 years BEST strategy (2014) addresses; Policy and regulatory issues Supply management interventions Demand management interventions Cross-cutting issues * Allocation in Billion Shillings

28 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Supportive Regulatory Framework for Bioenergy Energy Policy (2002) Renewable Energy Policy (2007) Biofuels Bill National Biomass Energy Strategy (NBEST), 2014 Sector Strategic Investment Plan (2015) National Development Plan Phase II

29 Important Considerations Inadequate awareness of the availability Awareness of appropriate technologies to harness the biomass Solution: engage government and development partners to support awareness There is low investment in bioenergy in Investment Affordability Uganda despite its economic importance and significance as a major fuel Solution: affordable and easy access to funding esp. for manufacturers High upfront cost is a critical barrier to adaptation of improved biomass technologies Solution: work with distribution structures to support affordable plans April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA)

30 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Bioenergy Cases Biomass power plants Pamoja - 40 KW since 2012 (uses agro-waste) Mandulis Energy Ltd 28MW biomass plants [off-grid 8MW; Grid-connected 20MW] [ ~$1M investment] - Opportunity- Only 20% of Uganda uses electricity for lighting; 61% use kerosene

31 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Bioenergy Cases Un-Carbonized Briquettes Kampala Jellitone Suppliers Ltd & Bulungi Bwansi Ltd Each with capacity of 3 Tons/ Hr Utilizing Coffee & Rice husks, Sawdust, Ground nut shells, wastes from Cereals - Opportunity - Households, Industries, Commercial businesses and institutions require 44 million tons of biomass annually

32 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Bioenergy Cases Carbonized Briquettes Many small (Cottage) producers A few large producers mainly in Kampala Sector rely heavily on charcoal dust No proper documentation on production procedures Urban markets require ~ 16 million tons annually - Opportunity - Increasing urbanization will increase demand for carbonized briquettes

33 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Bioenergy Cases OTHER Bioenergy efforts Pellets; Pilot project by Bioburn Switzerland, otherwise made for chicken feed Wood chips (mainly as research projects) small project in Gulu - Opportunity - Bush, grasses, agro waste and vegetal waste constitute 49% of annual biomass supply

34 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Investment Opportunities Invest in fast-growing tree plantations Improved cookstoves, charcoal kilns & power generation Investment in energy crops Ethanol & biodiesel

35 April 2017 Biomass Energy Efficient Technologies Association (BEETA) Nolbert Muhumuza + Chairperson, BEETA + Co-founder & CEO, Awamu Biomass Energy P: muhumuza@gmail.com

36 Questions?

37 Capitalising on Opportunities: GoodFire Ltd Uganda April 2017 Virginia Ssemakula, Director, GoodFire Ltd

38 About GoodFire Ltd Largest producer of carbonized charcoal briquettes. Installed Capacity: 8 tonnes a day Employs: 9 staff, 4 women, 5 men Works with 65 women micro entreprenuers who help in sourcing the char dust Market: Business to business, households Distributes: Improved cook stoves and solar home systems. Ugandan owned, woman led, renewable energy company and social enterprise that produces clean energy by transforming waste char dust into carbonized briquettes.

39 When it started : 2012 Why we started: address challenges of cooking fuels Indoor air pollution address deforestation issues Where: 23km out of Kampala city in a rural area Why: access to raw materials Cheap labour availability of market How we started: buy back waste model and convert it into renewable energy

40 Impact to date Over 500 tonnes of briquettes produced 1,200 Households supplied About 6500 mature trees saved to date Over 4,500 tonnes of Co2 emissions saved

41 Challenges & Solutions Sun-drying is a production bottleneck. Slows orderfulfillment & cash flows. Need automated tech hybrid between Solar & Biomass dryer. Low public awareness about the efficacy and potency of renewable-energy technologies. Need for Behavioural Change Awareness campaigns & mass marketing Inefficient Distribution system cost & distance to scattered household market. Need sustainable neighborhood 3 rd party retail agency networks Sustainable feedstock investment in short rotation energy crops & agricultural waste recycling technologies.

42 Challenges & Solutions Average household income in Uganda is low. Need for low cost energy efficient technologies. Innovative Financing mechanisms to support investments in renewable energy projects and to address the affordability of consumers.

43 Future Plans & Potential partnership opportunities Training school to bridge knowledge gap in manufacture of cookstoves and other renewable energy technologies Explore use of short rotation energy crops like bamboo and elephant grass. Manufacture of cook stoves and water boilers using alternatives sources of fuel eg Briquettes, pellets GoodFire hence seeks collaborative partners in the above mentioned opportunities.

44 Virginia Ssemakula, graduate, practitioner in the Biomass energy sector for over 6 years. Director GoodFire Ltd Tel: vssemakula@hotmail.com Thank you.

45 Questions?

46 Development of the Biogas/Biomass sector in Rwanda Presented by Dr. Ivan TWAGIRASHEMA PhD, Industrial Chemistry and Catalysis Chairman, Rwanda Energy Private Developers (EPD) AEBIOM Webinar 20 th April 2017

47 Rwanda at a glance Africa s most efficient government, with a clear vision for growth; Sustained annual economic growth at 7% since 2005; Access to market (EAC, CEPGL, COMESA), over than 700 million individuals; Zero tolerance to corruption 1st globally in ICT promotion 5th safest country in the world 3rd Greenest Place in the World

48 Global agencies have recognized Rwanda s progressive and conducive business environment Most competitive place to do business in East Africa, and the 3 rd in Africa (after Mauritius and RSA ) 2nd easiest country to do business in Africa (WB Doing Business Report 2017) Rwanda s credit rating at B+ with a positive outlook citing strong economic growth, strong governance indicators and a strong fiscal policy reform Fitch has rated Rwanda at B+ with a positive outlook due to Government ability to access capital markets and reducing risks to external financing.

49 Status of Biomass initiatives in Rwanda 1,500 technicians were trained on different technologies Partnership UR, MININFRA, EDCL, WDA and SNV 103 companies created and supported Marketing, installation and after-sale services done by the companies Use of municipal waste for power/heat production use of wood pellets/briquettes for cooking. Exploring the use of peat briquettes schools, prisons, centers, farms

50 Status of Biomass initiatives in Rwanda Kigali city produces around 450 tons per day of solid waste of which between 300 and 350 tons/day is centrally collected. The fraction of organic waste comes from households, restaurants, hotels and markets. Other types of waste solid waste available in the country include agricultural waste, livestock waste, water hyacinth. The waste is transported to Nduba landfill where it is dumped and covered with soil by using bulldozers. Kigali city council and MININFRA are in charge of waste to power projects. Policy, Law & Regulation Regulations regarding solid waste management (collection and disposal waste) have been developed by RURA and REMA. Kigali city has developed also the rules and directives on sanitation and hygiene promotion.

51 Status of Biogas/Biomass initiatives in Rwanda GoR is developing the strategic plans of integrated solid waste management. Strategies and Solutions developed Closure of Nyanza landfill and opening of a new landfill in Nduba Construction of a new engineered landfill Recovery of all recoverable material from the waste stream Proper and sustainable waste management through 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) principles. Investment Opportunities It is estimated that 100 tons per day of raw municipal solid can produce 1MW, using traditional thermal technologies.

52 Status of Biomass initiatives in Rwanda The population in Kigali is expected to reach about 2 million by It is believed that the waste collected will reach about 1500 t per day. This means there is opportunity for a 15 MW plant. Waste to power projects are eligible for climate change funds (eg. Clean Development Mechanism), this means that additional revenues for emission reduction can be generated by the project. An integrated waste to power project will not only generate the much needed power for the grid, but also contribute to addressing issues related to sanitation, health and environment.

53 Recap Solid waste is considered as an opportunity for generating power in a near future, the possibility to produce also briquettes and pellets for cooking; Biomass Energy Strategy is under preparation in Rwanda and will address mainly issues linked to deforestation and availability of other combustibles, other than wood for cooking and for heat production in tea factories for example. Eradication of the use of charcoal and firewood for cooking/industrial heat will open opportunities for LPG and compressed natural gas in town; and the use of pellets, briquettes, efficient cook stoves for secondary cities and rural area.

54 Thanks! Murakoze! Dr. Ivan Twagirashema Energy Private Developers

55 Questions?

56 Next Webinar June 12 th, 15:00 CEST Biomass Waste & Residue Opportunities in Southern Africa Supported by:

57 Thank you for joining us!