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Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Sustainable Energy Service on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Why Is Energy Important?
Energy is the foundation of modern services…
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Global: 1.6 Billion
The Need - People Without Access to Energy
blueEnergy will deliver sustainable energy services to over 30,000 people on the
Caribbean Coast over the next 5 years.
- Developing World: 1.28 Billion
- Nicaragua: 2.1 Million
- Caribbean Coast: 400,000
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Defining Characteristics of blueEnergy Context
• Isolated
• Multi-ethnic
• Low economic activity levels
• Low education levels
• Harsh environment: Heat, humidity, salinity
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Delivered Energy Service
•Hybrid wind and solar
•Community Battery Charging Station
•Energy for school / community center and 10 homes
•Private home electric systems financed with micro-loans
•Fee-based battery charging
•Low entry portable lanterns
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Ecosystem Solution
• Community Participation- Buy-in - In-Kind Installation support- High % interaction with energy system- Committed operators- Community Energy Fund
• Capacity Building
• Linked to improvements in quality of life (e.g. economic activity, health care, education)
• Logistics- Supply chain- Transportation
• Standardization with localization
• Cost Effective Energy (Total Life Cycle)
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
How is the Solution Delivered?
• Logistics
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Capacity Building
• Materials & Equipment
• Financing & Economic Activity Development
Materials blueEnergy
Nicaragua• Energy System
Production & Installation
• Documentation & Training
• Capacity Building• Logistics
Energy Fund • Operation • MaintenanceblueEnergy Int.
• Logistics• HR & Admin• Design
Community• Install Labor• Install Team Support• Operators• Economic Activity
Commitment• Energy Fund
“Ecosystem Solution”
Value is only derived through LONG-TERM success of the System
blueEnergy provided
Local/Community provided
Partner provided
INATECMEMADEPHCAURACCAN
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
blueEnergy Group Structure
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Partnerships and Strategic Alignment
blueEnergy
Tecnología
de
Proceso
Tecnología
de
Producto
Tecnología
de
Diseño
InternationalLevel
NationalLevel
Regional y Local Level
Tecnología
de
Diseño
CommunityLevel
MEM
MARENA
INATEC
bE Int.
bE France
UNDP
Hivos Gar. Terr. Gov
Gov RAAS
Mun. Gov
GTRK
IPCC-INATEC
ADEPHCA
Monkey Point
Kahkabila
UNI
Beneficiary
UC Berkeley
Scoraig Wind
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
CERCACentro
Ecológico
Regional
de Capacitación
Ambiental
• Energy• Water• Communications• Productive Use• Sanitation
ConferencesResearchCapacity BuildingTechnical Training
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
Progress to Date
• Number of Installations: 8
• Number of Communities Served: 6
• Number of Beneficiaries: 1,500
• Installed Capacity: 7.5 kW
• Number of Local Employees: 12
• Number of On-Site Volunteers: 18
• Facilities: Production shop, Small test lab, Research office, Conference room, Admin office, Living quarters
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
3-year Plan
• 20 hybrid systems installed
• Focused delivery to Pearl Lagoon Municipality & Monkey Point Territory
• Integrated solution to link energy development to improvements in quality of life
- Energy
- Water
- Communications
- Productive use
• Capacity building - CERCA & in the communities
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
• Broad services, focused delivery
• Alignment with strategic plans of government at all levels
• Seed and strengthen partnerships
• People
• Logistics and supply chain
• Robust product design
Keys to Success
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
SECCI Project ConceptActivity Description Estimate Human Resources Duration Budget %
CERCA DevelopmentAccomodating additional lab and research space, building demonstrations of offered energy, water, communications, and productive use solutions to serve as showcase
1 full-time CERCA manager, 2 full-time technicians, 1/4 time admin and
accounting6 mon $ 100,000 12%
Energy ConferenceWater ConferenceCommunications Conference
Conferences (x3) at CERCA/IPCC with domestic and international experts on basic services development in remote locations
For each: Conference manager - 1/2 time for 2 months and full-time 3 weeks
(before, during, after); admin and accounting assistant full-time 3 weeks;
technicians and teachers x5 1/2 time for 1 week
3 weeks (1 week each)
$ 35,000 4%
System Operator Workshops
x3 Workshop at CERCA/IPCC with community energy system operators to share experiences, get training, provide process feedback
For each: Workshop manager full-time for 3 weeks, admin full time for 3 weeks, 5 technicians and teachers full-time for 1
week
3 weeks $ 30,000 3%
Community Development Plans
Develop integrated solution development plan with community participation
3 program managers full-time 3 mon $ 30,000 3%
Community SensitizationEnergy, water, communication sensitization activities in the communities
3 program managers full-time 3 mon $ 30,000 3%
Community Solution Deployment
Build and install energy, water, communication solution; 3 communities; 5 full energy systems; 50 HEK; 50 HEK+; 500 SL; 3 water delivery systems; 100 Home water system (HWS); 3 comm system
Shop manager full-time, 8 technicians full-time, 3 program managers, 3 field
teams6 mon $ 188,500 22%
Seeding Productive UseLED light solution, refrigeration, food processing, eco-tourism
2 technicians and 2 program managers full-time
6 mon $ 50,000 6%
Next Generation Turbine Development
Investigate larger machines, alternate materials 4 technicians full-time 6 mon $ 25,000 3%
Integrated Model Development
Technology choice, system management, system financing 2 program managers full-time 6 mon $ 50,000 6%
Commercial Exploration Feasibility study of joint commercial venture with SuniSolar 1 program manager full-time 6 mon $ 20,000 2%
Organizational Capacity Building
Management training, basic education1 program manager full-time, and
significant lost working hours for training12 mon $ 50,000 6%
Management & Administration
Project planning, oversight, monitoring and reporting
25% of country director, 40% of projects director, full-time project manager, 1 full-time administrative assistant, 1 full-time accountant, legal & accounting services
12 mon $ 100,000 12%
Travel & TransportationAirplane tickets, boat rides, fuel, vehicle maintenance, bus, taxi, shipping
NA 12 mon $ 50,000 6%
ContingencySafety against natural disaster, emergency, price fluctuations
NA 12 mon $ 25,000 3%
General Organizational Support
Utilities, rent, meals, printing, communications, equipment NA 12 mon $ 80,000 9%
Total $ 863,500 100%
Presentation to SECCI - IADB Washington D.C, USA - November 7, 2008
energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life
IDB SECCI’s fundamental objectives: to facilitate an expanded application of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Project concept supports the SECCI strategic pillar of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Project concept:(i) is consistent with SECCI principles and with Nicaragua’s medium-long term
energy strategies; (ii) builds towards financially viable market opportunities; (iii) has a high degree of country/client ownership; (iv) shows a high degree of innovation and value added; (v) demonstrates institutional and environmental sustainability; (vi) has a high degree of coordination and synergies with other funds; (vii) supports strong public-sector partnerships; and (viii) has strong donor coordination.
Together with UNDP / Iceland 3-year integrated development project for 5 Garifuna communities within the framework of the Millennium Goals
SECCI Project Context