GRUNDFOS LIFELINK SOLUTIONS. - Sustainable water solutions for the developing world

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1 GRUNDFOS LIFELINK SOLUTIONS - Sustainable water solutions for the developing world

2 The global water crisis has a huge impact on the developing countries Access to safe water is recognised by the UN as a Human Right, yet: 783 million people have no access to safe water - in 2030 it will be 1.5 billion people 1 Across rural Africa an estimated 50,000 water supply points have failed, mainly due to lack of funds and capacity for operation and maintenance 2 Every second water project in Africa is not long term sustainable 3 Ground Water Crises: Falling water tables, Pollution Quality deterioration Click to edit Master text styles

3 Challenges of water service providers in the developing countries Non Revenue Water: Developing countries lose approx 14% of their water revenue as commercial losses 1 Revenue collection: Inefficiency in revenue collection Scalability: Keeping up with demand from increasing urban population and informal settlements Water service management: Lack of professional tools for monitoring performance and ensuring transparency Click to edit Master text styles 1

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5 GRUNDFOS Aqtap and Aqpure - Sustainable water solutions for the developing world

6 AQtap dispenser & revenue collection platform AQtap is an intelligent water dispenser offering a unique and integrated platform for revenue collection and online remote management of water points. AQtap includes a SmartCard solution for water credit storing and a water management system. AQtap includes:

7 Aqpure Complete pre-wired and plug n play treatment unit. Remote monitoring system that supports service capabilities Can be installed in the remote areas. Only preventive maintenance by local trained operator is required. Stable water supply, quality and capacity with minimal downtime; i.e. mean time between professional service of 6 months Support transparent revenue collection through integration with Grundfos' AQtap 7

8 Lifelink applications STAND-ALONE WATER KIOSK The cost efficient solution enabling expansion of water supply in urban and peri-urban communities. The water dispenser is connected to a water supply network, acting as a stand-alone automatic water kiosk COMMUNAL WATER POINT WITH WATER SUPPLY The total solution for sustainable water supply in offgrid rural areas supplied by groundwater or treated surface water. Powered by proven Grundfos solar driven pumps MINI-GRID WITH WATER SUPPLY The reliable and cost-efficient solution for water supply networks in rural and urban areas not connected to the main water grid. Solar driven Grundfos pumps provide water supply from groundwater or treated surface water Combining Grundfos product portfolio, systems can be designed to meet project specific requirements and criteria.

9 GLL GP Strategy THE MARKET A substantial niche-market With special characteristics A US$ 13.3 billion market for watersolutions is delivered via development aid organizations. The market is growing and stable. In Africa, development aid to the water sector represents the majority of official water investment, e.g. 77% in Tanzania (US$ 161 million). Market trends and policies in aidorganizations support strong growth over the next decades Key customer requirements: Long-term reliable provision of sustainable solutions. Qualified advice on key concerns of their organizations*). Innovation & Affordability. Market access requires strong relations to organizations. Market characterized by multistakeholder engagement and long project time frames. Discussion Draft * Key concerns include: The value and price of water and user payment for water Transparency, accountability and sustainability of water projects incl. data collection & consumer behavior analysis New financing and business models and private sector engagement 9

10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS APPROACH AND PARTNERSHIP Water Sector Projects Asset Owners Operators Multi stakeholder Partnerships Funding & Investment Regulators

11 Thank you for your attention!