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| − | | + | The Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET) is a south-south, knowledge exchange and advocacy platform to advance small-scale (<1MW) hydropower. HPNET, in partnership with the WISIONS of Sustainability initiative and Energypedia, is conducting a 4-part, quarterly webinar series on mini-grids. |
| − | 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/><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> | + | Renewable energy mini-grids are a cost-effective and reliable solution for energy access. Within the technologies available for mini-grids, micro and mini hydropower (MHP) <sub>1 </sub> has added advantages. Its techno-economic characteristics, such lower levelized cost of electricity, per kilowatt cost, and no need for battery storage, make it economically viable for grid interconnection and productive end use applications. <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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| − | <br/>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. 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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| − | The objectives of this webinar series are to strengthen the sector by:<br/>
| + | Because MHP hardware can be manufactured locally and maintained by local actors, MHP development imparts local skills and jobs, which can evolve into local MHP enterprises. In addition, MHP strengthens catchment area and watershed protection, in turn increasing the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in hilly regions. |
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| − | *facilitating exchange among field practitioners, regional and international experts<br/>
| + | The number of hydro mini-grids in rural areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America far exceed other types of mini-grids. As a proven technology with an extensive track record, micro and mini hydropower is the focus this mini-grid webinar series. The objective of the series is to facilitate exchange among diverse actors advancing small-scale hydro, and promote approaches that lead to long-term success and optimal local benefits. Each of the four webinars will respectively provide insight on MHP reliability, sustainability, financing, and planning for scalability. |
| − | *creating awareness on up-to-date developments, barriers and opportunities.<br/>
| + | [1] In this context, micro hydropower refers to <100kW, and mini hydropower refers to 100 - 1000 kW (or 1MW). |
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| | + | <p style="text-align: center">'''<span style="color: rgb(72,177,69); font-size: 15px">Mini-Grid Reliability: The Role of Training Centers for Micro/Mini Hydropower</span>'''</p><p style="text-align: center"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px;">'''Webinar Recording'''</span></font></p><br/> |
| | + | Micro and mini hydropower (MHP) implementation involves technical expertise in hydrology, civil works, electro-mechanical, electrical, and electronics. Thanks to the pioneers of knowledge transfer for small-scale hydropower, e.g. the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG), Skat Foundation, HydroNet, and others, comprehensive and frequent training was made available in the 1990s to practitioners in the global south. While such training is rare in the present-day scenario, the earlier efforts led to the creation of local experts who have since established local training centers. The Southeast Asia region particularly benefits from micro hydropower training centers. |
| | + | This webinar – the 1st in a series of four webinars – will feature the following training centers that provide local capacity building for the development, operation, and maintenance of community-based micro hydro projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. |
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| − | [1] In this context, micro hydropower refers to <100kW, and mini hydropower refers to 100 - 1000 kW (or 1MW).<br/>
| + | *Tonibung Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology (CREATE), Malaysia |
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| + | *ASEAN Hydropower Competence Centre (HYCOM), Indonesia |
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| + | *SIBAT Center for RE and Appropriate Technology (CREATech), Philippines |
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| − | <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"><font color="#48b145"><span style="font-size: 15px;">'''Webinar Recording'''</span></font></p><br/>
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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 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/>
| + | We will hear from the founders or coordinators of the centers, presenting the motivation, concept, and evolution of the centers. They will explain the training facilities, types of training, the center’s sustainability, and the impact the centers have had on the reliability of micro hydropower projects. |
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| − | *an '''impartial assessment''' of different RE technologies for electricity generation in mini grids based on facts and figures and experience from different countries<br/>
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| − | *an '''overview and framework for comparison''' (pros, cons, business models, ranges for specific cost per kW, generation cost per kWh, cost drivers, scalability, variability of the resource and related storage requirements etc.)<br/>
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| − | *'''key points to be considered''' when designing rural electrification programs with different RE technologies. <br/>
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| − | This webinar on mini-grid technologies is the first in a series of three webinars on mini-grids. Stay tuned for our upcoming webinars -- '''Grid Interconnection''' (June 2017) and '''Productive End Use''' (July 2017).<br/>
| + | Presentations will be followed by a Question/Answer session open to all participants. |
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The Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET) is a south-south, knowledge exchange and advocacy platform to advance small-scale (<1MW) hydropower. HPNET, in partnership with the WISIONS of Sustainability initiative and Energypedia, is conducting a 4-part, quarterly webinar series on mini-grids.
Renewable energy mini-grids are a cost-effective and reliable solution for energy access. Within the technologies available for mini-grids, micro and mini hydropower (MHP) 1 has added advantages. Its techno-economic characteristics, such lower levelized cost of electricity, per kilowatt cost, and no need for battery storage, make it economically viable for grid interconnection and productive end use applications. read more
