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June 2011 ABN A social entrepreneurship program in the energy sector 1 “Every generation needs a new revolution,” Thomas Jefferson wrote towards the end
June 2011 ABN A social entrepreneurship program in the energy
sector 1 Every generation needs a new revolution, Thomas Jefferson
wrote towards the end of his illustrious life.
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1) The company profile: social enterprise 2) The ABN social
approach 4) Conclusion 3) The energy sector: the community based
model 2
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Social cooperatives for disadvantaged citizens Consorzio ABN -
a&b social network is a consortium of cooperatives (social e
non-social) established in 1997 through an initiative launched by
some italian social cooperatives in the region of Umbria, in the
province of Perugia. Mission: Consorzio ABN is a no-profit
organization which shares integrated strategies in order to achieve
objectives related to human promotion and social integration of
disadvantaged citizens 3
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Figures: employed people 42 cooperative organizations are part
of Consorzio ABN, employing more than 11,000 people. 50% of the
associated organizations have a minimum of 30% of disadvantaged
employees. 4
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Geographical areas ABN has gradually increased its social base
and geographical diffusion, including 42 cooperative organizations
in Italy. In particular: In the NORTH: Friuli Venezia Giulia,
Emilia Romagna In the CENTRE: Toscana, Umbria In the SOUTH:
Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sicilia 5
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Certification of quality management system: UNI ENI ISO: 9001
Certification of environmental management system UNI ENI ISO: 14001
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SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY 8000 AXSOA 7
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International Certification of quality management system: UNI
ENI ISO: 9001 8
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9 Installation and maintenance of electric and solar
photovoltaic systems
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2 main macro-areas Traditional services Innovative services
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ABNs sectors Traditonal servicesInnovative services Cleaning
services (public and private sites) Restaurants/cooking Maintenance
of green areas Surveillance Administrative services Cemetery
services Management of Public libraries and museums Environmental
services Waste management Biogas Micro-Photovoltaic energy (1000
roofs scheme) Macro-photovoltaic Micro-wind energy Social Housing
Popular shareholding (cooperative Centurla Sociale) 11
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Impressive economic growth over the last decade Consorzio ABN
has been able to grow economically. In fact, its turnover has
exceed 60mln euros (2010) : 12
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Public business versus private business One of the most
interesting aspects is related to the fact that Consorzio ABN has
been able to become independent from public
organizations/institutions as a source of business. 14
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STABLE COLLABORATION WITH MANY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ACTORS AS
WELL AS MAIN ITALIAN BANKS 15 Unicredit BankBanca Etica Intesa S.
Paolo (Banca Prossima) MunicipalitiesRegions National Government
BANKS INSTITUTIONS
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1) The company profile: social enterprise 2) The ABN social
approach 4) Conclusion 3) The energy sector: the community based
model 16
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The community based approach to RES Renewable energy sources
following the social economy approach implies: Community based
models Reciprocity Sharing of values Key words: Relations,
Reciprocity, Gift 17
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N EW J OBS : A CCESS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED AND
DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE Consorzio ABNs organizations have adopted a
systematic methodology to promote access to work for disabled and
disadvantaged people. 18
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The community based model The community based model can have
different approaches: 1) Ethical purchasing groups (GAS): a system
of purchasing goods collectively 2) Involvement of public
organizations: solar bond, solar loan 3) Social business
initiatives 19
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Social business Almost all social and economic problems can be
addressed by social businesses (Muhammad Yunus). Renewable energy
sources represent a great opportunity for society to: - promote
economic development -promote access to employment for disabled and
disadvantaged people (new jobs) The challenge is to innovate
business models and apply them to produce desired social results
cost-effectively and efficiently. (Muhammad Yunus). The reference
model is the Welfare Community Social Enterprises play the role of
active agents in the development of local communities. 20
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ABN as a project developer & integrator ABN main activity
is to initiate, develop, launch and implement energy programs at
the community level, in a systematic and innovative way. ABN
through renewable energy sources promotes social integration, job
creation and fight against energy poverty 21
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The key features of ABN in the energy sector ABN is a general
contractor (EPC contracts) or sub- contractor ABN is formally
qualified in order to build and maintain energy plants ABN is an
ESCO (ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY) credited by GRTN since 2005 ABN
focuses on developing innovative business models based on community
involvement 22
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Which technologies WindPV Energy Solar thermal Biogas Public
illumination Co- generation 23
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1) The company profile: social enterprise 2) The ABN social
approach 4) Conclusion 3) The energy sector: the community based
model 24
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Distributed solar power stations in Umbria, Toscana, Friuli
Venezia Giulia, Calabria, Sicilia with full involvement of citizens
PV: A community based model 1000 solar roofs scheme 25
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1000 solar roofs scheme "1000 solar roofs is a scheme launched
in the region of Umbria and in other italian regions in order to
install 3KWp photovoltaic panels on private roofs. PV plants are
insalled only on roofs. This scheme has got an environmental impact
as well as an economic-social impact as it allows many homeowners
to take advantage of free electricity for 20 years. The involvement
of citizens takes place through public calls Projects parteners are
responsible for planning, supply, installation, ordinary and non
ordinary maintenance ABN is the promoter of the scheme and it has
created a network/partenership with local authorities, financial
institutions, and GRTN 26
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1000 solar roofs scheme - Citizens : Free energy - ABN: Feed-in
tariff - Local community: + jobs - Environment: - CO2 27
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Key figures: Small and medium PV plants already installed and
connected 4,634 kWp6,488,160 kwh Reduction in CO2, Kg 4,000,000
(approximately) 28
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Key figures: Large PV plants already installed 23,920 kWp
33,488,210 kwh Reduction in CO2, Kg 22,000,000 (approximately)
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Work-in progress (2011): small and large plants 16 large plants
24,693 kWp 34,570,200 kwh Reduction in CO2, Kg 22,000,000 (approxim
ately) 30
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Stakeholders map SPV 1) EU/UK financial institutions 2) Energy
companies 3) Citizens4) ABN 5) The community
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INVESTMENT FUND: EU/UK based financial intsitutions INVESTMENT
FUND: EU/UK based financial intsitutions Citizens in a specific
area ENERGY COMPANIES SUPPLIER/INSTALLER /OPERATOR (ECP CONTRACTOR)
ABN SUB Contractors Roof access agreement Loan: 80% capital
requirement FIT revenue stream HOUSING ASSOCIATION & ABN: 20 %
FROM EQUITY The Big Society Fund/foundation PERFORMANCE BOND (10% )
value investment 3) Donation per Kw Free energy for 20 years in
exchange of FIT and investment
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1000 solar roofs Umbria 33 1000 solar roofs Umbria 1000 solar
roofs installed 1200 contracts already signed
5 phases Phase 1 Initial administrative procedure a. Collection
of documents and initial evaluation of potential roofs b.
Inspection of roofs to identify those which satisfy technical
conditions c. Supplementing the documentation & signing of the
contract Phase 2 Authorization procedure a. Simple procedure -
Local authorities - Ofgem / energy provider b. Complex procedure
for listed buildings only Phase 3 Installation a. Delivery and
storage of PV Kits b. Selection of components c. Transportation
from the depot to the sites d. Installation Phase 4 End of the
administrative procedure a. Conclusion of the administrative
procedure for each roof b. Connection of the plant to the grid c.
Application for the FITs Phase 5 Management of the PV system for 25
years a. Ordinary maintenance b. Non ordinary maintenance c.
Management of the relationship with the residents (eg. invoice,
supervision, payment) 35
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Installation Each team is made up of 3 people Each team can
install 2 PV plants per week, and 8 PV plants per month In each
team there is 1 person who is disabled or in disadvantaged
conditions Number of PV plants per month Number of teams People
employed full time each month Month 150 PV plants1030 Month 280 PV
plants1030 Month 3120 PV plants1545 Month 4120 PV plants1545 Month
5160 PV plants2060 Month 6160 PV plants2060 Month 7160 PV
plants2060 Month 8160 PV plants2060 36
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PV in TOGO 37 Experimentation of low- cost solotuions to
provide energy from renewable sources in rural areas -Low cost
agreement with manufacturers -Agreement for training initiatives in
favour of local worforce -Micro-finance activities
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1) The company profile: social enterprise 2) The ABN social
approach 4) Conclusion 3) The energy sector: the community based
model 38
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39 The distributed energy power stations. The power of
communities The importance of developing tools and approaches where
communities can become key actors in the RES sector. Combination of
RES and work for disabled/disadvantaged people It is not easy but
it is possible!