Microfinancing Renewable Energy Technologies - Revision history

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Fungai Cecilia Sandamu at 20:46, 26 August 2013

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Katharina Wiedemann at 16:00, 12 March 2013

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Fungai Cecilia Sandamu at 15:07, 12 March 2013

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Fungai Cecilia Sandamu at 13:15, 12 March 2013

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 = Overview<br/> =
-This article introduces three studies conducted in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]], [[Egypt_Energy_Situation|Egypt]] and [[Tanzania_Energy_Situation|Tanzania]] which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scayt_word="microenergy" data-scaytid="6">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
+This article introduces three studies conducted in [[Kenya Energy Situation|Kenya]], [[Egypt Energy Situation|Egypt]] and [[Tanzania Energy Situation|Tanzania]] which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="microenergy">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
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-= “Exploring the Niche” in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]]<ref name="Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya">Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya</ref><br/> =
+= “Exploring the Niche” in Kenya<ref name="Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya">Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya</ref><br/> =
 == Background<br/> ==
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 == Conclusion<br/> ==
-There is a huge potential for microfinancing RETs in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]]. RETs such as improved cooking stoves,[[Portal:Biogas|biogas]] plants and particularly [[Basic_Energy_Services_-_Solar_PV_(SHS,_Solar_Lanterns)|solar lanterns]] could be provided more easily to the clients with the proposed cooperation structure. However, various challenges need to be faced.<br/>
+There is a huge potential for microfinancing RETs in [[Kenya Energy Situation|Kenya]]. RETs such as improved cooking stoves,[[Portal:Biogas|biogas]] plants and particularly [[Basic Energy Services - Solar PV (SHS, Solar Lanterns)|solar lanterns]] could be provided more easily to the clients with the proposed cooperation structure. However, various challenges need to be faced.<br/>
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 = Further Information =
-*[[:File:Potential_Analysis_of_Microenergy_Systems_-_Discussion.pdf|Minutes: Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion]]
+*[[:File:Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion.pdf|Minutes: Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion]]
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 = References =
-The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [[Micro_Perspectives_for_Decentralized_Energy_Supply_-_Conference_2013|Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”]], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
+The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [[Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013|Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”]], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
 Moderator: Yasemin Erboy, Program Associate, Energy and Climate, United Nations Foundation<br/>Session Facilitator: Mathias Koepke, Consultant, MicroEnergy International<br/>
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 = Overview<br/> =
-This article introduces three studies conducted in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scayt_word="microenergy" data-scaytid="6">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
+This article introduces three studies conducted in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]], [[Egypt_Energy_Situation|Egypt]] and [[Tanzania_Energy_Situation|Tanzania]] which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scayt_word="microenergy" data-scaytid="6">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
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-= “Exploring the Niche” in Kenya<ref name="Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya">Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya</ref><br/> =
+= “Exploring the Niche” in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]]<ref name="Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya">Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya</ref><br/> =
 == Background<br/> ==
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 == Conclusion<br/> ==
-There is a huge potential for microfinancing RETs in Kenya. RETs such as improved cooking stoves, biogas plants and particularly solar lanterns could be provided more easily to the clients with the proposed cooperation structure. However, various challenges need to be faced.<br/>
+There is a huge potential for microfinancing RETs in [[Kenya_Energy_Situation|Kenya]]. RETs such as improved cooking stoves,[[Portal:Biogas|biogas]] plants and particularly [[Basic_Energy_Services_-_Solar_PV_(SHS,_Solar_Lanterns)|solar lanterns]] could be provided more easily to the clients with the proposed cooperation structure. However, various challenges need to be faced.<br/>
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 = Further Information =
-*[[:File:Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion.pdf|Minutes: Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion]]
+*[[:File:Potential_Analysis_of_Microenergy_Systems_-_Discussion.pdf|Minutes: Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems - Discussion]]
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 = References =
-The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [https://energypedia.info/Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
+The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [[Micro_Perspectives_for_Decentralized_Energy_Supply_-_Conference_2013|Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”]], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
 Moderator: Yasemin Erboy, Program Associate, Energy and Climate, United Nations Foundation<br/>Session Facilitator: Mathias Koepke, Consultant, MicroEnergy International<br/>
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 == Background<br/> ==
-[[Access to Modern Energy|Access to modern energy]] services is key to reduce negative impacts on health and the environment as well as to boost socio-economic development. In [[Kenya Country Situation|Kenya]], 16% of the total population has access to electricity and 7.16% have access to financial services<ref name="World Bank, 2012">World Bank, 2012</ref>. Moreover, 83% of households rely on traditional biomass resources and fossil fuels<ref name="World Energy Outlook, 2011">World Energy Outlook, 2011</ref>.<br/>
+[[Access to Modern Energy|Access to modern energy]] services is key to reduce negative impacts on health and the environment as well as to boost socio-economic development. In [[Kenya Energy Situation|Kenya]], 16% of the total population has access to electricity and 7.16% have access to financial services<ref name="World Bank, 2012">World Bank, 2012</ref>. Moreover, 83% of households rely on traditional biomass resources and fossil fuels<ref name="World Energy Outlook, 2011">World Energy Outlook, 2011</ref>.<br/>
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 = Overview<br/> =
-This article introduces three studies conducted in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="microenergy">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
+This article introduces three studies conducted in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scayt_word="microenergy" data-scaytid="6">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
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 This article introduces three studies conducted in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="microenergy">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
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 == Background<br/> ==
-Access to modern energy services is key to reduce negative impacts on health and the environment as well as to boost socio-economic development. In Kenya, 16% of the total population has access to electricity and 7.16% have access to financial services<ref name="World Bank, 2012">World Bank, 2012</ref>. Moreover, 83% of households rely on traditional biomass resources and fossil fuels<ref name="World Energy Outlook, 2011">World Energy Outlook, 2011</ref>.<br/>
+[[Access to Modern Energy|Access to modern energy]] services is key to reduce negative impacts on health and the environment as well as to boost socio-economic development. In [[Kenya Country Situation|Kenya]], 16% of the total population has access to electricity and 7.16% have access to financial services<ref name="World Bank, 2012">World Bank, 2012</ref>. Moreover, 83% of households rely on traditional biomass resources and fossil fuels<ref name="World Energy Outlook, 2011">World Energy Outlook, 2011</ref>.<br/>
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 There is a huge potential for microfinancing RETs in Kenya. RETs such as improved cooking stoves, biogas plants and particularly solar lanterns could be provided more easily to the clients with the proposed cooperation structure. However, various challenges need to be faced.<br/>
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 The current obstacles that currently prevent the transition to green energy in Cairo need to be tackled. Political discussions involving various actors, further research and investments are necessary to facilitate W2E for the urban poor.
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 In addition, it was discussed that local people have to get used to RETs. It is therefore important to involve the local community and enhance capacity building to give people a better understanding about the products they could use and buy. Involving other actors such as NGOs to kick-off new cooperation structures between MIFs, providers of RETs and clients can moreover contribute to foster RETs usage among the local population. While taking the sustainability of projects into account, the support and investments of various actors are needed. It is necessary to approach the transition to RETs step by step. Thus, while having the big picture in mind, a bottom up approach is needed to facilitate microenergy in a decentralized way – which can significantly contribute to poverty reduction.
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 = Further Information =
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 The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [https://energypedia.info/Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
 Moderator: Yasemin Erboy, Program Associate, Energy and Climate, United Nations Foundation<br/>Session Facilitator: Mathias Koepke, Consultant, MicroEnergy International<br/>
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 = Overview<br/> =
 This article introduces three studies conducted in Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania which give insights into current research that aims to determine the existing potential for <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="microenergy">microenergy</span> technologies in North and East Africa. The research is intended to improve the understanding of the influence that various actors have on the exploitation of this potential.
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 = “Exploring the Niche” in Kenya<ref name="Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya">Presentation by Sandra Hannappel: The Potential for Linking Microfinance Practices and Renewable Energy Technologies in Kenya</ref><br/> =
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 The current obstacles that currently prevent the transition to green energy in Cairo need to be tackled. Political discussions involving various actors, further research and investments are necessary to facilitate W2E for the urban poor.
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 > 8 energy consuming devices: high level
 The findings indicate that households with the highest spending on energy belong to the households with a high level of energy consuming devices. Households in the high level category also possess more diversified energy consumer devices than households belonging to other categories. One household was identified to use solar power and two households to utilize a lot of AC being connected to a micro-grid. Households with low level of energy consuming devices mainly spend money on kerosene and partly on D-cells, but e.g. not on firewood.<br/><br/>In addition, the research focused on the energy consumption of businesses by categorizing them in electrical, mechanical and thermal businesses. Electrical businesses were identified to have the lowest and thermal businesses the highest energy consumption per day. Mechanical businesses seemed to have the highest energy costs per day. The local investigations revealed that there is still a huge potential for efficiency improvements. This is for example reflected as there are 37% transformation losses with AC charging.
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 The article documents the proceedings of the session “Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems” of the [https://energypedia.info/Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply - Conference 2013 International Conference “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply”], February 27 - March 1, 2013.<br/>
 Moderator: Yasemin Erboy, Program Associate, Energy and Climate, United Nations Foundation<br/>Session Facilitator: Mathias Koepke, Consultant, MicroEnergy International<br/>