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Contents About SunEdison Why Solar Microgrids for Rural Electrification What We ve Learned Pilot Microgrid in Meerwada Village Solar for Inclusive Rural Development
SunEdison Overview Global Experience SunEdison has interconnected over 1000 solar power plants representing more than 1,000 MW of solar energy. First utility scale plant in US and Canada Largest plant in Europe in 2010 70MW Largest Solar IPP in India 52 MW interconnected Global Finance Pioneered Commercial PPA Model Financed over USD 5 Billion Technical Innovation Strong Commitment to R&D under MEMC for over 50 years End-to-End Solutions from Silicon to Electrons Residential, Commercial, Utility
SunEdison in India Solar Leader in India 1 MW project atop Narmada Canal More than 75 MW as an IPP Multiple rooftop projects being built all across the country (Standard Chartered, Airtel, Daimler, etc.) Diesel Replacement projects for Gas Stations Pioneered commercial PPA model at Standard Chartered Bank, Chennai Awarded as Best Solar Power Producer in India 2012 by IPPAI Proven Finance Record IFC Equity Investment Up to $55 Million First commercial PPA in India Raised approx INR 600 Crores Eradicating Darkness for Villages Solar micro grid in Meerwada bringing 24x7 electricity to 400 people, 70 households Some of our Financing Partners
Why Solar Microgrids for Rural Electrification
1.5 Billion people in the developing world live without access to affordable energy
Resulting in hunger
and lack of access to clean water
They struggle to generate income
and have limited opportunities for education
Economics of Solar PV LCOE over time will drive adoption of solar Area of Opportunity Solar PV LCOE is declining Conventional electricity LCOE is rising Area of Opportunity Solar PV is becoming cost competitive with grid power and diesel generator based power in many markets Diesel replacement is the immediate near-term opportunity Few states in India have achieved commercial grid parity in 2012 using Solar (e.g. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu) and more states will follow in next few years
Solar Powered Microgrid One Solution, Many Benefits for the Community Rooftop Microgrid houses Community Center and Night School in Meerwada, MP Storage Delivers Power After Dark Street Lights Ensure Safety Remote Management for Maximum Reliability Can Scale up as Power Use Increases for Small Enterprises like Flour Mills etc. Homes can add appliances as they wish Clean Drinking Water at Door Steps
Solar Water Pump 10 hp system in TN, India Aqua Sol is Easy to Operate No Difference from Grid Overview Over 20 M pumps used in irrigation; 8 M are diesel Solar more economical than diesel TODAY In 2013, 10,000+ Solar Pumps will be installed starting a revolution for the farmers 13
Our Pilot Solar Microgrid Meerwada Village, Guna, MP
Meerwada SunEdison s Pilot Project Over a year of successful operations Consistent payment, different collection models tested on ground No splicing of wire/illegal tapping or hooking No vandalism Employing residents to care for the system, contributing to village economy Local Ownership Established Leadership Council Volunteer Leader for every 10 Households Collect Payments Protect System Resolve Issues Community Hall with a rooftop solar power plant Household connections Pole mounted meters
How This IS Different & Sustainable Reliable Solution Solar is available everywhere and is more reliable than wind/ biomass Scalable Solution Individual solar power stations cannot scale as consumer power requirements grow, they can power a fan, charge a cell phone but cannot scale to support kitchen appliances, televisions and motors to run businesses Well Managed Systems Systems without regular maintenance often break leaving the villages without electricity
Solar Solution for Inclusive Rural Development
Clean Drinking Water for All Energy to enable availability of clean drinking water Partnership with Rural Water ATM Franchisers Solar irrigation pump beta installations completed; looking at installing solar irrigation pumps on large scale
Livelihood Generation Opportunities Affordable electricity to fuel new cottage and small-scale units like flour mills, milk chilling etc. Extended light-hours to improve productivity of villagers Partnership with development agencies/ngos to facilitate income-generating opportunities
Telecommunication: Plugging-in to the World of Opportunities Electricity to facilitate use of modern telecommunication devices. E.g. computers, cell phones, televisions and radios Use of modern electric devices to improve labor productivity Electricity + telecommunication have huge motivational effect for new generation of villages Telemedicine becomes a possibility, so does e-learning
SunEdison Solar Microgrids give people the power to change their lives
Be Part of The Solution deliver knowledge and technology
Off-grid villages are disconnected, in darkness and cannot achieve economic prosperity
SunEdison Eradication of Darkness program connects villages with energy & information catalyzing a new socio-economic system that helps villages to develop
Govt. Subsidies Corporate Donors University Students Intl. Development Agencies NGOs Infrastructure and local knowledge in a unique partnership
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