Formerly e8

A nnua l
Ac t i v i t y R ep or t
2010 –2011
Reaching out
to a Global Future
 Global Sustainable
­E lectricit y PartnershiP
The Global Sustainable
Electricity Partnership —  an active role in global
which comprises the
top leading electricity
companies from the
global electricity sector —
promotes sustainable
energy development
through electricity sector
projects and human
capacity building activities
in developing nations
worldwide.
In June 2011, the e8 adopted
its new name, Global Sustain-
able Electricity Partnership. The
change reflects the opening
of the organization’s member-
ship to countries in transition
and our commitment to a truly
global mission of promoting
sustainable energy development.
The Global Sustainable
Electricity Partnership would
like to welcome Eletrobras
(Brazil), Eskom (South Africa)
and State Grid Corporation of
China (China) to the group.
Note: The name e 8 is used in
the report to describe activities
conducted in 2010-2011 before
the adoption of the new name.
Content
1 Message From the Chair
2 Tokyo Summit
4 International Collaboration
5 COP16/MOP6: Cancun
Climate Change Conference
6 Annual Theme
Mission Statement Member Companies
Our mission is to play American Electric Power
United States
electricity issues within
Duke Energy
the international framework
United States
and to promote sustainable
energy development. This Électricité de France
diverse international group France
offers electricity sector skills
Eletrobras
and practical competencies
Brazil
in electricity generation,
transmission and distribution. ENEL S.p.A.
With international field-proven Italy
expertise in the planning,
Eskom
management, design, operation
South Africa
and maintenance of energy
facilities, member companies Hydro-Québec
assist and share their Canada
know-how in the effective
JSC “RusHydro”
implementation of sustainable
Russia
energy development with
counterparts in developing Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc.
and emerging countries. Japan
RWE AG
Germany
State Grid Corporation of China
China
Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.
Japan
8 The Education for 13 Human Capacity
Sustainable Energy Building Initiatives
Development Programme
14 Financing Sustainable
11 Argentina – Patagonia Electrification Dialogues
Chorriaca Wind-Diesel
16 Success factors
Hybrid and Cochico
Micro-hydro Project 17 Activities Worldwide
12 Maghreb Water
and Electricity Project
 Message
from t he Ch a ir

It is a great honour for me to act as the e8 Chair for 2010-2011.

This has been an exciting year for us. We have been working hard
Strengthening Public-
to increase our membership, reaching out to our counterparts in
other countries in order to learn more from other organisations. As Private Partnerships
a result, our membership has expanded by 40%, a progress we are
particularly proud of: Eletrobras (Brazil), Eskom (South Africa) and to Accelerate Global
State Grid Corporation of China have joined us as full members, and
Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Mexico) has joined as partner. Electricity Technology
The e8 has now become the Global Sustainable Electricity
Partnership. Our new name and logo, which we unveil with
Deployment
this report, reaffirm our mission to promote sustainable energy
development on a truly global scale.

Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Accelerate Global

Electricity Technology Deployment was our annual theme for 2010-
2011. Our successes as the world’s largest power providers are
increasingly related to our ability to meet environmental responsibilities
with innovative technologies, financing and public policies, as well as
synergies with public, private and civil society members.

The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership is uniquely positioned

to demonstrate how clean technologies can be deployed to provide
affordable, reliable electricity to those who don’t enjoy the benefits of
this form of energy and, at the same time, reduce risks from climate
change. Our projects—those that are already successfully implemented
and the one we just launched in the Argentina highlands—are a
testament to this. Moreover, our Financing Sustainable Electrification
Dialogues Programme with finance and energy ministers from
55 countries (by year end) has helped them elaborate action plans to
make them more attractive to technology vendors, project developers
and banks by reducing their investment risks.

In line with this year’s theme, we and UN-Energy conducted a global

survey to identify the elements common to successful public-private
partnerships and developed a report outlining the best practices. We
Mr. Michael G. Morris
believe that countries that establish technology deployment plans Chair 2010-2011
with enabling public policies, in an attractive financial risk-reward Chairman and CEO,
American Electric
atmosphere created by these partnerships, are likely to achieve the
Power Company (AEP)
Millennium Development Goal of eradicating extreme poverty by
making significant progress towards universal access to energy sources.
We co-convened a globally webcasted meeting with UN-Energy at
the United Nations Headquarters in New York City where many
practitioners and country ambassadors planned how to implement
these recommendations.

Through our actions, projects and activities, we are proud to take a

leading role in defining a new approach for electrifying this world and
we look forward to working together with other partners to promote
sustainable energy development.

Mr. Michael G. Morris

Chair 2010-2011
Chairman and CEO, American Electric Power Company (AEP)

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Tok yo Summi t

Electricity leaders sharing views Chairmen, repre-

sentatives, and guests
at the 2010 Tokyo

on global energy issues Summit, Tokyo, Japan,

May 26, 2010.
Top row from
left to right:
Juergen Grossman
Our Annual Summit is a unique platform for The 2010 Annual Summit took place in Tokyo, Japan, (RWE – Germany),
on May 26, 2010. Joined by the leaders of the major Liu Zhenya (SGCC –
the international electricity industry, allowing China), Björn Stigson
electricity companies in emerging economies, SGCC (WBCSD), Marie-José
for a yearly high-level meeting and discussions
(China) and CFE (Mexico), our Chairmen and their Nadeau for Thierry
among heads of the major leading electricity guests exchanged views on the Smart Use of Electricity,
Vandal (Hydro-Québec
– Canada), Francisco
companies in the global electricity sector and the 2009-2010 year’s theme, and on the future of Santoyo Vargas for
Alfredo Elias Ayub
their guests. The Chairmen and CEOs of these an international agreement on climate change. The
(CFE – Mexico), José
discussions were moderated by two distinguished Antonio Muniz Lopes
international power utility leaders gather to (Eletrobras – Brazil),
experts in the international energy field, namely
exchange opinions and advance the debate on Shosuke Mori
Dr. Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of the Mitsubishi (Kansai – Japan).
such key issues as the role of the electricity Research Institute, Inc. and President Emeritus of the Bottom row from
sector in the fight against climate change, University of Tokyo, and Mr. Björn Stigson, President left to right:
Piero Gnudi (Enel –
technology cooperation, security of supply and of the World Business Council for Sustainable Italy), Tsunehisa
Development (WBCSD). Katsumata (TEPCO –
sustainable development. Japan), Michael Morris
In order to move forward the debate on the role of (AEP – USA), Bruno
Lescoeur for Henri
the electricity sector in climate change mitigation, Proglio (EDF – France),
the Chairmen issued the Tokyo Summit Declaration, Keith Trent for
James E. Rogers
offering a list of recommendations to maximize the
(Duke Energy – USA).
benefits of the Smart Use of Electricity. The Chairmen
also reaffirmed the fundamental role of electricity in
building a greener and more sustainable low-carbon
society and reiterated their commitment to closely
cooperate with public and private partners for the
development and deployment of innovative solutions
to reduce society’s carbon footprint.

With a vision to further enhance global cooperation,

the Chairmen and their guests also signed a Statement
of Collaboration. With a view to reaching out to
major emerging countries, the Chairmen welcomed
Eletrobras (Brazil), as a new member, and CFE
(Mexico), as a partner. All these leaders of major
companies engaged in the generation, transmission
and supply of electricity across the globe affirmed
their dedication to serve communities through the
development and deployment of advanced low- and
non-emitting technologies to all countries.

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 The Chairmen recommend the following initiatives to maximize
the benefits of the Smart Use of Electricity:

1. Create the conditions to favour a shift towards a low-carbon electricity generation mix, taking into
account region-specific factors, including existing power plants, economic viability, availability of
energy resources and environmental impacts;

2. Support the development of existing and new lower-carbon generation technologies such as
advanced coal, new generation nuclear plants and all renewables, including large hydro and carbon
capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Substantial investments in mid- and long-term emission
efficient technologies are needed to decarbonise electricity;

3. Provide incentives for a shift towards electricity in final energy uses in all sectors of society wherever
it is more efficient and environmentally friendly, including the transportation, industrial and residential
sectors;

4. Recognize the enormous emissions mitigation potential of technologies such as electric vehicles
(EV), smart grids and heat pumps:

a. Support the development of international standards for electric vehicles offered by manufac-
turers, and share region-specific information about clients’ needs, public acceptance issues,
technological developments, data privacy issues and business models for EV charging infra-
structures. Also, policies that will accelerate the number of electric vehicles, including subsidies
for the purchase of such vehicles, should be encouraged;

b. Support the development of the smart grid concept and its deployment as a more reliable,
flexible, optimal, customer-centred, economical and environmentally responsible electric power
transmission and distribution system;

c. Implement heat pumps in various fields to mitigate CO2 emissions and improve environmental
conditions in general;

5. Inform clients about their electricity usage and ways to improve efficiency to promote their acceptance
of energy efficiency programs;

6. Encourage governments to create policies and adopt measures aimed at supporting the smart use
of electricity, including appropriate time frames to implement promising technologies at different
stages of deployment, efficient pricing that stimulates investment in energy efficiency and long lead
time of efficient technologies, promotion of public acceptance of CO2 mitigation technologies and
public-private partnerships in research, development & deployment.

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In t er n at ion a l
Col l a borat ion
Collaborating with international
organisations on technology
As a unified voice of the international electricity
sector, we regularly collaborate with key
international organisations on issues such as
the development and deployment of low-carbon
technologies. During 2010-2011, our collaboration
with the International Energy Association
(IEA) and the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) progressed on some of the
most promising technologies for climate change:
electric vehicles and smart grids. Through these
collaborations, we reaffirm the fundamental role
of technology in the fight against climate change
and stress our commitment to the development
and deployment of advanced low- and non-
emitting technologies to all countries.
In t er n at ion al En ergy Agenc y (IEA)
The IEA expressed strong interest in collaborating with
our organisation on technology-oriented analyses and
studies to which we could significantly contribute as
representatives of the international electricity sector.
With the vision to help the IEA complete its technology
roadmaps, as mandated by the G8, we shared the
outcomes of our Technology Innovation Groups on
Electric Vehicles (EVTIG) and Smart Grids (SGTIG).
These groups were developed to facilitate exchanges
between members on technology innovation and the
challenges of its implementation.
A representative from the SGTIG currently participates
in the IEA’s Smart Grid Advisory Group with regard to
their 2011 technology roadmap. Our representatives
to the SGTIG have also taken part in several IEA Smart
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Photo courtesy of IEC.
From the left:
Frank Kitzantides (IEC),
Chantal Guimont
(Hydro-Québec),
Stephan Voit
(RWE Effizienz),
Celso Ribeiro
Barbosa de Novais
Grid Workshops covering issues from research and (Itaipu Binacional,
Eletrobras).
development, demonstration and customer policy
in developed and developing countries. Exchanges
between IEA experts and the EVTIG have focused on
business models and the evolution of light-duty EVs.
I n t e r n at i o n a l E l e c t r o t e c h n ic a l
Commission (IEC)
A strategic partnership was formed with the IEC
to share views and accelerate the development of
common international standards for EV systems,
especially for charging infrastructures. The partnership
was officially launched at the IEC- e 8 Strategic
Roundtable on Electric Vehicles in January 2011. This
was the first meeting of its kind, bringing together high-
level representatives from the world’s leading utilities,
automotive manufacturers and electric equipment
manufacturers to discuss needs and set priorities for
the international standardization efforts.
The roundtable contributed to updating all the
participants on the different standardization issues. At
this point all participants agreed to use international
standards and confirmed that the IEC’s current
standards, as well as those being developed, meet their
initial needs. No consensus on a single solution was
reached but discussions will pursue. The participants
did make the following resolutions:
• Recognize that initially, multiple solutions will be
available in the market;
• Actively develop a long-term strategy for unique
solutions on infrastructure optimization and energy
conservation;
• Support market needs to facilitate EV mass
integration in the early stages;
• Encourage the exchange of experiences and the
sharing of visions as to where the market is going.
 Worldwide
Mobility Electrification
e8: An Essential Partner COP16/MOP6: Ca ncun Climat e
Ch a nge Conf er ence

e8 members are:
Convinced that the arrival of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs and
PHEVs) will provide a common and significant solution to reducing GHG emissions.

Engaged in delivering greener electricity.

Committed to working together with governments, the auto industry, as well
as national and international associations towards implementing successful conditions
for the arrival of EVs and PHEVs, such as adequate charging infrastructure.

Some e8 members are even committed to investing at an early

stage of charging station deployment.

Transport = 23% of world energy-related

GHG emissions 1

Mass deployment of EVs and PHEVs can considerably
reduce the consumption of petroleum and other high
CO2-emitting transportation fuels. Reduction can be even
more significant if vehicles rely on low GHG-emitting
electricity generation.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), EVs
and PHEVs may contribute to reducing light-duty vehicle
CO2 emissions by nearly 30% by 2050.
The initial availability of home, work and commercial
charging stations is a key factor in achieving the wide-
spread adoption and use of EVs and PHEVs by 2050.
e8 companies are addressing this issue by planning
the deployment of an infrastructure and supporting the
standardization of quick charging infrastructures with
the International Electrotechnical Commission and other
international bodies. The roll-out of charging stations
(e.g. public charging stations) presents financing challenges,

The United Nations Conference

e8 members are active in EV and PHEV pilot programs, with given the significant investments required and the

Left Photo: more than 2,700 vehicles being tested and/or integrated
to company fleets.
relatively low initial sales volume of EVs.
Cooperation with all actors is crucial. e8 members have

Luis Calzado, Project

Objective: Collect data on driving and charging behaviour different partnerships with key players in various areas
to understand potential impacts on local distribution system, including the auto industry, infrastructure and technology
vehicle performance and charging stations. companies, governments and international agencies.

Advisor at e 8 booth 1. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report

in COP16.
Right Photo:
on Climate Change
Electric Vehicle
banner.

Our organisation has been participating in the During the week of high-level negotiations at the COP
United Nations Framework Convention on in Cancun, a booth was set up, serving as a key means
of materializing the presence of our organisation
Climate Change (UNFCCC) annual Conference of
at the COP and showcasing the numerous projects
the Parties (COP) as an admitted observer and and initiatives implemented over the past years.
non-governmental organisation representing The booth also allowed for informal exchanges with
the international electricity sector, since the attending partners, relevant parties and organisations,
as well as for the exploration of potential collaboration
third session of the Conference of the Parties
opportunities. On average, 20 participants per day
held in Kyoto in 1997.
visited the booth, including delegation parties, NGO
representatives, media and activity beneficiaries.

In December 2010, we took part in the United At the booth, special emphasis was put on our
Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16/MOP6) members’ support for electric vehicles (EVs) and their
in Cancun, Mexico, under the e8 banner. Based on role in climate change mitigation. Our organisation’s
past experiences and in view of rising challenges, the common position and key messages were well received
members issued the following recommendations for by attendees. COP16 proved to be a great platform to
successful climate negotiations, prior to the meeting show that the leading world utilities are:
in Cancun: • Convinced that the arrival of electric and plug-
1. The negotiations should aim at reaching an in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) will
agreement with a global reach. provide a common and significant solution to
2. It should include reasonable and achievable reducing GHG emissions;
commitments. • Committed to working together with governments
3. Its focus must be on economically efficient and the auto industry, as well as national and
while environmentally effective solutions to international associations, towards implementing
climate change. successful conditions for the arrival of EVs, such as
adequate charging infrastructures;
4. Involvement of the private sector is key, as private
investors can create value by reducing emissions. • Engaged in delivering greener electricity to
facilitate the integration of EVs.
5. And it should incorporate financing mechanisms
to assist developing countries in the implementation Our organisation is an essential partner in worldwide
of appropriate policies focused on both mitigation mobility electrification and we are willing to cooperate
and adaptation. with all key actors to ensure the EV’s successful
development and deployment.

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A nnua l T heme
Global Initiative for Strengthening
Public-Private Partnerships
While working with our partners in capital/
technology deployment projects and human
capacity building workshops, we have recognized
the urgent need for optimizing collaboration in
a global, coordinated and integrated manner
in order to address universal access to energy
services. We have been working with the United
Nations, developing countries’ governments and
local utility company partners since the 1990s on
a not-for-profit basis. By sharing our experience
in engineering, environmental protection,
financing and public policy development with
over 40 countries in all regions of the world, we
understand the importance of strong partnerships.
Together with the UN-Energy, we launched a global
initiative for Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships
to advance sustainable energy development, adopting
it as our annual theme for 2010-2011. The focus of this
joint initiative was to identify effective and meaningful
partnerships that support and promote the global
deployment of low- and zero-emitting electricity
technologies at regional, national and global levels.
The initiative is consistent with the recommendations
of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory
Group on Energy and Climate Change (AGECC) which
identified universal access to modern energy services
and energy efficiency as key avenues for enhanced
international cooperation to achieve the Millennium
Development Goals and eliminate extreme poverty
by 2030.
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The Ifugao-Ambangal
Mini-hydro Project,
Inauguration
ceremony at
project site,
Ifugao, Philippines,
January 25, 2010.
T h e i n i t i at i v e
Under the e8 banner, we conducted a global survey of
the private sector and non-governmental organisations
in order to collect and analyze information on effective
public-private partnerships with a view to identifying
the elements of success. UN-Energy launched a parallel
survey of government officials from all countries, as
well as members of the United Nations family working
in the electricity sector.
The survey results were analyzed and a report on
best practices and partnership support guidelines was
developed while consulting with major stakeholders.
The final report was presented at a Global Summit
meeting organized jointly with UN-Energy on
June 2, 2011. Top leaders in the public and private
sectors and countries’ high-level officials attending
the meeting discussed the best practices and the
successful integration of public-private partnerships
in the implementation of electricity projects. Together
with UN-Energy, we committed to support, with the
assistance of our partners and the leverage of the
private sector, countries in their implementation of
the best practices outlined in the report.
We believe that countries that establish technology
deployment plans with enabling public policies, in an
attractive financial risk-reward atmosphere created by
these partnerships, are likely to achieve the Millennium
Development Goal of reducing extreme poverty through
increased access to energy.
Left Photo:
The Tuvalu Solar
Power Project
inauguration
ceremony,
February 21, 2008.
Right Photo:
The Argentina –
Patagonia Chorriaca S u m m a r y o f r e c o m m e n dat i o n s
Wind-Diesel Hybrid
and Cochico Micro-
1. Public-Private Partnership Strategy: Establish a
hydro Project team at formal national energy development plan with a
an on site wind mast,
strong legislative framework, and a clearly defined
February 2011.
public-private partnership strategy. This will enable
reconciling security of supply, climate change and
economic growth. Sustainable electricity policies
will foster economic and social development
and mitigate the financial risk for its investors.
Establishment of these policy elements will remove
barriers, stimulate investment, establish stable legal
and regulatory frameworks, and provide incentives
and financing to bring clean electricity to unserved
and underserved populations.
2. Cost Recovery Policies: Provide assured cost
recovery and profit potential for investors by
creating national energy plans backed by legislation
and regulation that establish a commitment to the
promotion of low carbon technologies.
3. RD&D Funding: Provide stable, sufficient funding
for research, development, demonstration and
deployment (RD&D) of a wide range of emerging
clean electricity technologies. RD&D is very
expensive. Public-private partnerships will have
to change the manner of how RD&D is financed
in order to lead the way to decarbonisation of the
electricity supply.
4. Benefits of Electrification: Maximize benefits
brought to communities from new and expanded
electrification. These public-private partnerships
will raise the standard of living for recipients and
support communities in their economical and social
development through improved access to electricity.
5. Access to Capital: Optimize the private sector’s
ability to bring many financing alternatives for
electricity projects and to design, construct,
operate and maintain them. Over 95 percent of
respondents agreed that the private sector’s most
effective contribution to a public-private partnership
was in the provision of capital.
6. Goal Development: Set electricity development
goals and timetables for long-term technology
deployment program under national energy plans.
One of the key strengths of the public sector is
the ability to develop long term, low risk policies
that can entice financial contributors and project
developers to invest in a project.
7. Effective Partnerships: Sustain strong partnerships
with effective communication, well defined roles
and responsibilities, and continuous commitment.
8. Secure Income: Use power purchase agreements
(PPAs) with the private sector for greatest certainty
regarding long-term investments. Over three quarters
of respondents stated that the use of PPA is
extremely to very effective in securing financing to
deploy low carbon technologies. The responses of
those surveyed from financial institutions reinforced
the importance of mitigating financial risk through
long-term, secure income streams.
9. Implementation: Implement these recommenda-
tions by increasing the alignment of public, private
and civil society sector practitioner efforts with
willing countries.
A copy of the full report is available online or upon
request.
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T he Educ at ion f or Sus ta in a bl e
Energy De v elopmen t Pro gramme

Supporting future academics and

practitioners of sustainable energy
development from developing and
emerging countries worldwide
The Education for Sustainable Energy Support of field studies
Development Scholarship Programme (ESED) a n d i n t e g r at i o n o f s c h o l a r s
in projec ts
was established in 2001 to support scholars from
In line with the UN Agenda 21’s goal of creating a
developing countries and economies in transition
global partnership for sustainable development,
in their pursuit of advanced studies related to
the scholarship programme was expanded in
sustainable energy development (SED). In December 2008 to include support of selected
addition to offering a Masters level scholarship, scholars’ field work studies in their home country or
ESED also supports a web-based network region. On-the-ground experience opportunities have
been afforded to some of the scholars who have
of scholars put in place with the objective of
benefited from this financial support, allowing them to
encouraging the sharing of information and gain practical experience in their field of study.
knowledge among scholars and alumni.
Beneficiaries of the ESED Scholarship Programme come
from all regions of the world and pursue academic
curricula in different aspects of the multidisciplinary
Since the Programme’s inception, we have awarded
field of sustainable energy development, with a
eight postdoctoral and 60 Masters level scholarships
particular focus on technology, environment and
to outstanding students from more than 25 countries.
social development. The scholars’ host universities
The popularity of the ESED Programme has expanded
are prestigious academic institutions with strong SED
over the years and is reflected in a ten-fold increase in
curricula and research programs.
the number of applications received since its first year.

Scholarship applications are reviewed by a panel of

distinguished professors and experts from universities
in North America, Europe and Japan.

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S e l e c t e d C a n d i dat e s ESED Selected Recipients
(2001–2011)
f o r t h e 2011 ESED
Sc h o l a r s h i p A wa r d s
By region of origin
Masters level
• Ms. Elsa Valencia Martinez, from
Africa – 23 (34%) Asia – 17 (25%)
Mexico, will pursue a Master of
Sustainable Energy Technology at
TU Delft in the Netherlands.

• Mr. Mattewos Tefferi, from Ethiopia, L atin

will pursue a Master of Science America – 14 (21%)
China – 7 (10%)
in Sustainable Energy Technology
at the University of Twente, in India – 6 (9%) Eastern
Europe – 1 (1%)
The Netherlands.

• Mr. Misghina Zerai Habtemariam,

from Eritrea, will pursue Masters
By field of study
of Science in Sustainable Energy
Technology at the University of
Twente in The Netherlands. Technology – 39 (58%)

• Ms. Ying Tu, from China will pursue

a Master of Science in Sustainable Management – 3 (4%)

Energy Technology at the University Public policy – 3 (4%)

of Twente in the Netherlands. Development – 2 (3%)
Science – 9 (13%)
• Mr. Md. Asaduzzaman Shoeb, from Law – 2 (3%)
Bangladesh, will pursue his Masters Environment – 10 (15%)
in the Program of Environmental
Pathways for Sustainable Energy
Systems at the Royal Institute of
Technology in Sweden. By host university country
• Ms. Laksita Gayuhaningtyas, from
Indonesia, will pursue a Master in Multi-country – 3 (4%) USA – 11 (16%)
Sustainable Energy Technology at Australia – 3 (5%)
Netherlands – 13 (19%)
C anada – 5 (8%)
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
in the Netherlands.  hailand – 1 (1%)
T
Germany – 7 (11%)
• Ms. Tamuno Nengiye – Ofori Lawson, Sweden – 3 (4%)
will pursue a Masters Biotechnology Denmark – 2 (3%)  witzerland – 1 (1%)
S
Brazil – 2 (3%) Japan – 1 (1%)
at Bangor University in the
UK – 16 (24%)
United Kingdom.

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 Implementing projects
and human capacity building
initiatives worldwide

ACHETER PHOTO TERRE

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 Argentina – Patagonia Chorriaca
Wind-Diesel Hybrid and Cochico
Micro-hydro Project
Key Objec tives:

• Reduce CO2 emissions by reducing diesel use

and inefficiencies
micro-hydro power

• Promotion of local renewable energy sources

• Provide power 24 hours, 7 days a week,
T echnology:

to end-use customers
Wind and

Lo c at io n:

Neuquén Province, Argentina

Cochico and Chorriaca are small communities in the province of Neuquén in the Patagonian region of Argentina.
Both isolated from the national grid, they rely on diesel units that operate on a discontinuous basis for their electricity.

This project aims to provide these communities with access to a sustainable electric service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
using local renewable energy sources. The project features the design and installation of a micro-hydro facility in Cochico
and a wind-diesel plant in Chorriaca, each of approximately 90kW.

In line with national and provincial interests to develop renewable generation in general, and wind energy in particular, this
project will not only contribute to the communities’ social and economic development, it will also displace a portion of the
diesel currently used, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and leading to fossil fuel savings.

Furthermore, this project will demonstrate the replicability of the business model for the development of locally available
renewable energy in other isolated communities in Argentina. The transfer of technical know-how and experience will also
help build human capacity for the development, operation and maintenance of the selected systems in these communities.
Such experience could be repeated in a number of similar towns within the province of Neuquén and others in Argentina
that are isolated from the main grid.

T h e A r g e n t i n a  –  Patag o n i a C h o r r i ac a Wi n d - Di e s e l H y b r i d a n d C o c h ic o
Mic r o - h y d r o P r o j e c t w i l l :
• Promote the use of renewable energy;
• Reduce CO2 emissions by reducing fuel consumption
and inefficiencies;
• Transfer technological know-how of wind-diesel
hybrid systems to counterparties;
• Provide a pilot experience for the development of
local renewable energy for isolated communities;
• Encourage other power companies to supply
sustainable, renewable energy to other communities;
• Promote the importance of developing sustainable,
renewable energy as a way to fight climate change
and support the social and economic development of
otherwise isolated communities.

Chorriaca wind-diesel Coyuco creek, site for Cochico

project site. micro-hydro project.

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 Maghreb Water
and Electricity Project

Key Objec tives:

• Water desalination
• Promotion of local renewable energy sources
Wind power, reverse
osmosis system
T echnology:

Lo c at io n:

Kebili, Tunisia

In collaboration with key local partners in the Maghreb region, we are developing a project with the aim of demonstrating
the feasibility of powering fresh water production units based on locally available renewable energy sources. Addressing
the critical issue of fresh water shortage in the region, the project targets isolated rural areas with limited access to grid
electricity and fresh water services.

Under the e8 banner, an expert team conducted a comprehensive survey of potential sites in several North African countries
in order to assess local needs and identify the most suitable rural areas for implementation. Kebili, a desert province located
in central-south Tunisia presenting all the characteristics necessary to the project’s development, was selected for the
implementation of the first pilot plant. The proposed site was accepted by the local partners, ANME and SONEDE, with
the signature of a Letter of Intent (LOI) in November 2009.

The project will consist of a reverse osmosis system (ROS) desalination plant, powered by a 850 kW wind turbine generator
and coupled with power back-up and water storage systems. This plant will meet up to 10% of the village’s daily fresh
water demand (600 m³/day) and help avoid 1,000 to 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

In 2010, a wind measurement mast was installed to finish compiling the wind data needed to complete the feasibility study
and a steering and technical committee was created to follow the development of the project.

Once completed, the Maghreb Water and Electricity Project will answer drinking water needs and improve health conditions
in the village through access to a clean water source.

Most importantly, this project will provide a replicable model for renewable energy-based fresh water production
in drought-stricken regions and offer an opportunity to enhance local players’ know-how and capacity to design,
operate and maintain wind-based power supply units integrated with ROS systems.

Project site, Kebili, Wind measurement tower,

Tunisia. project site, Kebili, Tunisia.

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Grid-Connected PV
workshop in the
Republic of Palau,
Sharing sustainable energy development
November 2010.
know-how with developing countries worldwide
In line with our core mission to promote
sustainable energy development (SED)
worldwide and share our members’ expertise
with counterparts in developing countries, we
have implemented over 40 human capacity
building (HCB) initiatives in key SED fields.
Interactive workshops, seminars and technical
training sessions continue to be developed in
partnership with UN agencies and key local
and regional partners in the fields of energy
efficiency, rural electrification, renewable energy
systems, institutional strengthening and project
management, all within the overall framework
of sustainable energy development.
G r i d - c o n n e c t e d PV W o r k s h o p
S e r i e s w i t h PPA
A series of technical workshops targeting engineers
from the Pacific Power Association (PPA) member
utilities have been developed in partnership with the
PPA. The Grid-connected PV Workshops are the latest
series under this initiative. These workshops have
been particularly well received in the region, as many
countries are in the process of implementing programs
based on the installation of photovoltaic systems
subsidized by various international organisations.
The first Grid-connected PV Workshop took place
in Palau, from November 1-5, 2010, and targeted
electricity utilities from the Northern Pacific Islands.
This one-week workshop gave technical and hands-
Huma n Ca paci t y
Buil ding Ini t i at i v es
on training in the design, procurement, construction,
operation and maintenance of grid-connected PV
systems to 20 participants from ten different utilities.
The second workshop, targeting Southern Pacific
Islands’ utilities, was given in Nadi, Fiji, from
November 22-26, 2010. A total of 19 participants from
10 member utilities, from the Cook Islands, Nauru, Fiji,
Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon,
Tonga and Tuvalu, followed the same training as their
counterparts from the Northern Pacific Islands.
S e m i n a r s o n E l e c t r ici t y
Interconnec tion
Established in partnership with the United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA),
the Seminars on Electricity Interconnection focus on
the necessary harmonization of power systems’
organisation, planning and operation on a regional
basis, with a view to reaping the full benefits of
optimal resource development within the region.
The seminars provide a comprehensive overview of
the most important issues and features with regard
to interconnecting power systems, as well as hints on
best practices and ways of minimizing risks.
Following two seminars (Cairo, Egypt, in June 2005,
and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in September 2008), a
third seminar is being planned for 2011. A training
session for the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), the
workshop is being developed to address the operation
of interconnected power systems and regional power
market trading.
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Financing Sustainable
Electrification Dialogues
Transfer of institutional expertise and business-
oriented know-how for the financing of
sustainable electrification projects and the
deployment of low-emitting power technologies
in developing and emerging countries.
Developing and particularly threshold countries face
the task of finding adequate investment to meet their
growing power demand while at the same time cutting
down emissions. Investments in advanced, low-CO2
emitting generation and delivery technologies are
needed; yet, available funds from multilateral banks
and international organisations are not sufficient.
In this context, our organisation, along with the Global
Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA),
initiated a joint human capacity building programme
aimed at sharing with counterparts in developing and
emerging countries unique perspectives, experiences
and practical business know-how to attract financing
for the deployment of low-carbon, advanced power
technologies.
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Left photo:
Financing Sustainable
Rural Electrification
workshop in Nairobi,
Kenya, April 13-15,
2010.
Right photo:
Financing Sustainable
The programme consists of a series of eight region- Electrification
specific workshops over a period of four years. Launched workshop in
Bangkok, Thailand,
in September 2009, the programme provides a unique September 8-9, 2010
platform in the global efforts to facilitate capital flows
for clean technologies. Through interactive dialogues,
the investment community, power sector counterparts
and high-level government representatives from the
targeted countries discuss the current risks for power
sector investors, as well as the opportunities to enhance
the capacity to attract advanced power technology
financial flows through the development of appropriate
policy strategies and action plans.
Since the inception of the programme, workshops
have taken place in Bangkok, Nairobi, Montreal and
Geneva. Most of the country representatives attending
the workshops have drafted and presented an action
plan, all available on our organisation’s website. As
part of our commitment to the initiative, the Global
Sustainable Electrification Forum was launched during
the Nairobi workshop in April 2010. Accessible to all
regional workshop participants, this web-based forum,
also available on our website, aims to foster continuing
dialogues and exchanges between participants, the
private sector and organizers.
By the end of 2011, a total of 55 countries will have
participated in these workshops. We remain committed
to continue our support for this initiative in view of
building a global private-public sector network that will
actively support the ongoing efforts of its members to
finance technology deployment.
 South and South-East Asia
Di a l o g u e s   –   B a n g ko k
Date September 8-10, 2009
Location UNESCAP Conference Centre, Bangkok
Participants 29, from eight countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka,
Vietnam, Thailand)
Partners UNDESA, GEF, the United Nations Economic
and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
(ESCAP)
Focus Financing of low-carbon technologies
A f r ic a Di a l o g u e s   –  N a i r o bi
Date April 13-15, 2010
Location UNON Conference Centre, Nairobi
Participants 43, from 12 countries (Botswana, Ethiopia,
Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
Partners UNDESA, GEF
Focus Financing rural electrification, focusing on the
use of renewable energy
Centr al and Eastern Europe
a n d  C e n t r a l A s i a Di a l o g u e s  –  G e n e va
Date September 14 and November 22-24, 2010
Location Montreal, Canada, and Geneva, Switzerland
Participants 60 in Montreal, 64 in Geneva from 21 countries
(Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Russian
Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkey,
Ukraine)
Partners United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe (UNECE), European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),
World Energy Council (WEC)
Focus Fostering investment in electricity generation
L at i n A m e r ic a n Di a l o g u e s  –  o b j e c t i v e s:
S a n t i ag o d e C h i l e
Date August 22-24, 2011
Location ECLAC Conference Centre, Santiago
Participants 40, from 14 countries (Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay,
Peru, Uruguay, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Dominican Republic)
Partners UNDESA, Economic Commission for Latin
America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Focus Financing of low-carbon technologies
Ob j e c t i v e s:
• To share business-oriented know-how
and sector-specific expertise;
• To contribute to enhancing countries’
capacity to attract capital for the
development and deployment of
power generation and transmission
technologies and projects.
Di s c u s s i o n t o p ic s i n c l u d e :
• Current policies, and institutional and
financial obstacles to local and foreign
investments in electrification projects
in the region;
• Business opportunities and key policy
strategies to attract power project
investments.
E x p e c t e d O u t c o m e s:
• Participating countries to discuss
general guidelines and factors for the
development and implementation of
an action plan that addresses strategies
and specific policy options needed to
attract financing for electrification.
C o u n t r y Pa r t ici pa n t s:
• High-level representatives from the
Finance and Energy ministries;
• High-level representatives from
the national financial and energy
regulatory agencies;
• Executive representatives from
national lower utilities;
• Local private sector representatives
with existing or potential investment
capacity in the local power sector.
N at i o n a l ac t i o n p l a n s ’
• 68% of countries mainly focus
on creating/improving regulatory
framework and creating/improving
energy policies;
• 52% of countries address financing
issues;
• 44% of countries address change of
mix, from fuel to more renewables;
• 40% of countries address
improvements to infrastructures.
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Success factors
When developing capital projects and human capacity
building initiatives, we determine expected outcomes and
deliverables with which we measure a project’s success.
These can be defined by specific project goals, namely:
Seeking sustainability:
• Long-term commitment of the stakeholders;
• Proper balance of funding sources;
• Business model with long-term scenario, taking into
account existing and projected economic conditions,
government policies and regulations, and project
outcomes which can translate into direct or indirect
financial incentives;
• Mentor counterparts in the development of business
models and operations and maintenance (O&M)
practices, with continuous involvement of the
beneficiaries.
The Galapagos Wind Project: With the support and
contribution of central and local government authorities,
we were able to define very creative and attractive project
financing conditions, to both fund capital expenditures and
ensure long-term viability. In addition to our contribution,
the financial model included:
• Special renewable energy (wind) tariffs;
• Offset contribution from fuel cost savings;
• Pledging of taxpayers money for renewable energy
projects;
• Tax exemptions on renewable energy revenues;
• Certified Emission Reductions (CER) credits.
Assessing environmental
and social impacts:
• Implementing an environmental management plan;
• Addressing concerns and developing mitigation
measures in collaboration with local players to ensure
a successful infrastructure integration during the
project’s construction and its long-term operation.
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Left photo:
The Tuvalu Solar
Power Project inaug-
uration ceremony,
February 21, 2008.
Middle photo:
Newly trained
operators for the
The Ifugao-Ambangal Mini-Hydro Project: The Ifugao-Ambangal
environmental impact assessment we conducted Mini-hydro Project.
underlined the need to maintain the primary use of the Right photo:
water stream to irrigate the rice terraces which are the Wind turbine
installation at the
livelihood of the Ifugao people. The run-of-the-river power Galapagos Wind
generating facility was designed to operate only with a Project site.
portion of the flow, always leaving the minimum required
for irrigation purposes.
Developing empowerment and ownership:
• Offer human capacity building and training programs
to local beneficiaries for the design, operation,
management and maintenance of the proposed
power technologies.
The Tuvalu Grid-connected Solar Power Project and the
PPA Grid-connected Solar PV Design, Operation and
Maintenance Workshop: These two projects conducted
in the Asian Pacific region provide practical examples of
solar PV technology deployment and potential replication,
allowing many utilities to acquire the technical expertise
needed to develop their own projects in a sustainable way.
Sharing the lessons learned:
• Each and every project or activity we conduct features
a “return of experience” exercise that can help improve
the next project or activity, whether the experience is
positive or negative. These lessons are shared with the
project’s participants and partners.
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Accelerate
Global Electricity Technology Deployment (the 2010-2011
annual theme): We conducted a worldwide survey on
lessons learned in the development and implementation
of partnerships for the deployment of advanced power
technologies. The survey outcomes were compiled and
analyzed to identify the most effective best practices, and
its results were shared with the international community
at the June 2, 2011, Global Summit.
1992–2011
Ac t i v i t ies Wor ldw ide
Region Country Description
Africa & Egypt Institutional strengthening of
Middle East the power sector
Seminar on electricity
interconnection with UNDESA
Jordan Demand-side management plan
Efficiency improvements in
thermal power plant (AIJ)
Environmental management
programme
Lebanon Thermal power plant efficiency
Maghreb Wind power to purify water
supplies (ongoing)
South Africa Demand-side management
Renewable mini-grid
assessment
Southern Africa Environmental management
Environmental strategy
West Africa Solar energy supply systems
in the W Park
Asia Bangladesh Assistance to transmission
and distribution companies
Bhutan Management strengthening
Micro-hydro plant (CDM)
China Clean coal technology seminar
Demand-side management
Environmental assessment
of thermal power station
India Technical assistance for
environmental management
Indonesia Renewable energy supply
systems (AIJ)
Monitoring of renewable
energy systems
Technical assistance for
operations and maintenance
of renewable energy systems
Mongolia Thermal power plant
rehabilitation
Philippines Mini-hydro plant to protect
a World Heritage Site
Tajikistan Emergency assistance
Thailand Strengthening environment
institutions
Strengthening environment
agencies
Region Country Description
Eastern Bulgaria Energy efficiency in public
Europe buildings
Georgia Inspection of the Inguri Dam
Seminar on regulation,
institutional relations and tariffs
Latin Chile Master plan for the Chiloe
America Archipelago
Ecuador Workshop on the Clean
Development Mechanism
Substitution of diesel by wind
power in the Galapagos
Solar PV generation and
rational use of energy
Micro-Solar Distance
Learning Programme
Mexico Environmental assessment
of transmission line projects
Argentina Micro hydroelectric facility and
a wind-diesel plant for isolated
communities in Patagonia desert.
Oceania Pacific Island Renewable energy capacity
Countries development
Demand Side Management
workshops with PPA
Fiji and Marshall Photovoltaic (solar) System
Islands workshops with PPA
Tuvalu Grid-connected solar power
installations
Multi-region Multi-country Environmental impact
assessment workshops
Improving environmental
performance and increasing
plant efficiency
Electricity interconnection
Workshop on rural electrification
International Promotion of small hydropower
Network on plants in rural areas
Small Hydro
Power
Multi-country, Regional Financing Electrification
based in Dialogues workshop
Thailand
Multi-country, Regional Financing Electrification
based in Kenya Dialogues workshop
Multi-country, Regional Financing Electrification
based in Dialogues workshop
Switzerland for
Eastern Europe
Multi-country, Regional Financing Electrification
based based Dialogues workshop
in Chile
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