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| | Renewable energy mini-grids are a widely discussed solution for cost-effective and reliable energy access. However, within the mini-grids dialogue micro and mini hydropower (MHP)<sup>1</sup> is often overlooked, despite the large number of beneficial projects operating globally, particularly in rural regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.<br/> | | Renewable energy mini-grids are a widely discussed solution for cost-effective and reliable energy access. However, within the mini-grids dialogue micro and mini hydropower (MHP)<sup>1</sup> is often overlooked, despite the large number of beneficial projects operating globally, particularly in rural regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.<br/> |
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| − | Many MHP systems originated as water mills that were upgraded to generate electricity (e.g. Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India). Some have transitioned from isolated mini-grids to grid-interconnected systems (e.g. Indonesia and Sri Lanka). As a proven technology with a long track record, micro/mini hydropower is the focus of this webinar series, which will also analyze similarities and differences among the various mini-grid technologies. <span class="mw-customtoggle-PractitionerWorkshop-10November2014" style="font-size:small; font-weight: bold; display:inline-block; float:right; color: blue"><span class="mw-customtoggletext">read more</span></span> | + | Many MHP systems originated as water mills that were upgraded to generate electricity (e.g. Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India). Some have transitioned from isolated mini-grids to grid-interconnected systems (e.g. Indonesia and Sri Lanka). As a proven technology with a long track record, micro/mini hydropower is the focus of this webinar series, which will also analyze similarities and differences among the various mini-grid technologies. <span class="mw-customtoggle-PractitionerWorkshop-10November2014" style="font-size:small; font-weight: bold; display:inline-block; float:right; color: blue"><span class="mw-customtoggletext">read more</span></span> |
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| | Each webinar in the series will focus on a distinct and relevant topic, namely '''Technology Differentiation, Grid-Interconnection, and Productive End Use'''. | | Each webinar in the series will focus on a distinct and relevant topic, namely '''Technology Differentiation, Grid-Interconnection, and Productive End Use'''. |
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| | = 1st Webinar: Technology Differentiation = | | = 1st Webinar: Technology Differentiation = |
| − | <p style="text-align: center ;">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px ;">Webinar: Why mini-grid technologies -- PV, biomass, diesel, micro/mini hydro, wind, and hybrid systems -- need to be differentiated.</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center ;"><span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px ;">'''Thursday, 4 May 2017 at 2:00 p.m. CEST'''<br/>Register here to join: [https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/992555916115887619 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/992555916115887619]</span><br/></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><br/></p> | + | <p style="text-align: center">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px">Webinar: Why mini-grid technologies -- PV, biomass, diesel, micro/mini hydro, wind, and hybrid systems -- need to be differentiated.</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px">'''Thursday, 4 May 2017 at 2:00 p.m. CEST'''<br/>Register here to join: [https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/992555916115887619 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/992555916115887619]</span><br/></p><p style="text-align: center"><br/></p> |
| | “Mini-grids” have become increasingly popular in recent years because of: | | “Mini-grids” have become increasingly popular in recent years because of: |
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| | *the limitations of household systems (e.g. solar home systems). | | *the limitations of household systems (e.g. solar home systems). |
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| − | Often mini-grids based on different energy sources are simply lumped together when it comes to project and program design, calls for proposals, and in legal and regulatory frameworks. However, all mini-grids are not all the same. T'''his webinar will highlight the important technical and non-technical features, as well as pros and cons of different technologies to create awareness on the need for differentiation of mini-grid systems.''' | + | Often mini-grids based on different energy sources are simply lumped together when it comes to project and program design, calls for proposals, and in legal and regulatory frameworks. However, all mini-grids are not the same. '''This webinar will highlight the important technical and non-technical features, as well as pros and cons of different technologies to create awareness on the need for differentiation of mini-grid systems.''' |
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| | The main objectives of the webinar are to provide:<br/> | | The main objectives of the webinar are to provide:<br/> |
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| | '''Bikash Pandey''' is Director of Innovations for the Clean Energy, Environment and Water group at Winrock International. Pandey’s work experience encompasses 20 years in policy review, design and implementation of a range of clean/renewable energy projects in Africa, Latin America and Asia. A technical specialist in micro- and mini-hydropower systems, he has designed and implemented numerous community-based electrification, clean transportation projects, small-scale mini-grids, and home energy systems. He has extensive experience in developing small-scale renewable energy projects as activities under the Clean Development Mechanism. He also brings experience encouraging policy change within governments, bilateral and multilateral donors to support clean energy. He holds a master’s in energy and resources from the University of California at Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from MIT. | | '''Bikash Pandey''' is Director of Innovations for the Clean Energy, Environment and Water group at Winrock International. Pandey’s work experience encompasses 20 years in policy review, design and implementation of a range of clean/renewable energy projects in Africa, Latin America and Asia. A technical specialist in micro- and mini-hydropower systems, he has designed and implemented numerous community-based electrification, clean transportation projects, small-scale mini-grids, and home energy systems. He has extensive experience in developing small-scale renewable energy projects as activities under the Clean Development Mechanism. He also brings experience encouraging policy change within governments, bilateral and multilateral donors to support clean energy. He holds a master’s in energy and resources from the University of California at Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from MIT. |
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| | [[File:Picture Xavier.jpg|left|150px|alt=Picture Xavier.jpg|link=Mini-grid Webinar Series]] | | [[File:Picture Xavier.jpg|left|150px|alt=Picture Xavier.jpg|link=Mini-grid Webinar Series]] |
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| | '''Xavier Vallvé '''holds engineering and Master’s degrees from the University of Waterloo in Canada and is co-founder and director of the engineering and consultancy firm Trama TecnoAmbiental (TTA) in Barcelona, Spain. He has more than 25 years of experience in renewable energy rural electrification and distributed generation projects, autonomous as well as grid tied, RE hybrid technology for islands and isolated villages. This involves complementary interdisciplinary activities in economic, social and management aspects as well as engineering in RE generation and storage. He has been project director or lead consultant for private and government clients and also for projects by UNDP, UNOPS, UNIDO, UNEP, AECID, IDB, WB, EC, IRENA and other agencies. He is director and lecturer of the Master degree “Master en Ingeniería y Gestión de las Energías Renovables” at IL3 (University of Barcelona). | | '''Xavier Vallvé '''holds engineering and Master’s degrees from the University of Waterloo in Canada and is co-founder and director of the engineering and consultancy firm Trama TecnoAmbiental (TTA) in Barcelona, Spain. He has more than 25 years of experience in renewable energy rural electrification and distributed generation projects, autonomous as well as grid tied, RE hybrid technology for islands and isolated villages. This involves complementary interdisciplinary activities in economic, social and management aspects as well as engineering in RE generation and storage. He has been project director or lead consultant for private and government clients and also for projects by UNDP, UNOPS, UNIDO, UNEP, AECID, IDB, WB, EC, IRENA and other agencies. He is director and lecturer of the Master degree “Master en Ingeniería y Gestión de las Energías Renovables” at IL3 (University of Barcelona). |
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| | '''Hedi Feibel '''is a Renewable Energy and Water Expert at the Swiss Resource Centre and Consultancies for Development (Skat). She has worked for 25 years on assignments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe with strong focus on mini and small hydropower. As an energy specialist and hydrologist, she is committed to knowledge transfer and participatory approaches to build up local know-how for the improvement of living conditions. She holds a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Management) and Department of Political Economy, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany. She holds a MSc in Geography / Hydrology, from the Institute of Hydrology, University of Freiburg, Germany. | | '''Hedi Feibel '''is a Renewable Energy and Water Expert at the Swiss Resource Centre and Consultancies for Development (Skat). She has worked for 25 years on assignments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe with strong focus on mini and small hydropower. As an energy specialist and hydrologist, she is committed to knowledge transfer and participatory approaches to build up local know-how for the improvement of living conditions. She holds a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Management) and Department of Political Economy, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany. She holds a MSc in Geography / Hydrology, from the Institute of Hydrology, University of Freiburg, Germany. |
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| | = 2nd Webinar: Grid-Interconnection = | | = 2nd Webinar: Grid-Interconnection = |
| − | <p style="text-align: center ;">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px ;">Webinar: Grid interconnection of micro/mini hydro mini-grids: What happens when the national grid arrives?</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px ;">'''Date: June 1, 2017'''</span></font></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145">'''Time: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145">'''Registration Link: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><br/></p> | + | <p style="text-align: center">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px">Webinar: Grid interconnection of micro/mini hydro mini-grids: What happens when the national grid arrives?</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px">'''Date: June 1, 2017'''</span></font></p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145">'''Time: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145">'''Registration Link: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center"><br/></p> |
| | As governments worldwide prioritize rural electrification, an increasing number of mini-grids built for rural communities are facing the “question” of what happens to the mini-grid when the national grid arrives. Whether this is a serious problem or rather a big opportunity for the community will depend on a number of parameters.<br/> | | As governments worldwide prioritize rural electrification, an increasing number of mini-grids built for rural communities are facing the “question” of what happens to the mini-grid when the national grid arrives. Whether this is a serious problem or rather a big opportunity for the community will depend on a number of parameters.<br/> |
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| | = 3rd Webinar: Productive End Use = | | = 3rd Webinar: Productive End Use = |
| − | <p style="text-align: center ;">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px ;">Webinar: Productive End Use -- Three examples of how to make it happen.</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px ;">'''Date: Early July'''</span></font></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145">'''Time: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><font color="#48b145">'''Registration link: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center ;"><br/></p> | + | <p style="text-align: center">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px">Webinar: Productive End Use -- Three examples of how to make it happen.</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px">'''Date: Early July'''</span></font></p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145">'''Time: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145">'''Registration link: Forthcoming'''</font><br/></p><p style="text-align: center"><br/></p> |
| | Once implemented mini-grids need to be financially sustainable. Their operation and maintenance costs are recovered from tariffs, which depend on power consumption. Providing only lighting is a missed opportunity to bring optimal impact to economically marginalized rural communities. Micro/mini hydropower can generate many kWh's -- we need to learn how to make use of them! | | Once implemented mini-grids need to be financially sustainable. Their operation and maintenance costs are recovered from tariffs, which depend on power consumption. Providing only lighting is a missed opportunity to bring optimal impact to economically marginalized rural communities. Micro/mini hydropower can generate many kWh's -- we need to learn how to make use of them! |
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| | [[Category:Mini-grid]] | | [[Category:Mini-grid]] |
Renewable energy mini-grids are a widely discussed solution for cost-effective and reliable energy access. However, within the mini-grids dialogue micro and mini hydropower (MHP)1 is often overlooked, despite the large number of beneficial projects operating globally, particularly in rural regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Many MHP systems originated as water mills that were upgraded to generate electricity (e.g. Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India). Some have transitioned from isolated mini-grids to grid-interconnected systems (e.g. Indonesia and Sri Lanka). As a proven technology with a long track record, micro/mini hydropower is the focus of this webinar series, which will also analyze similarities and differences among the various mini-grid technologies. read more
