Renewable Energy in East Africa – A Case Study for Sustainable

Development

Declan ArthurCiarán King Scholar 2012

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29th November 2013

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Ciarán King Scholar

• Africa, Asia & Central America• Poverty alleviation through renewable energy• Small scale sustainable renewable energy

systems – wind, solar, biomass, hydro• Capacity building at a local level

World Energy Stats

UN Sustainable Energy for All 2011

One out of every five people on earth (1.3bn) live without access to electricity

2.7bn people do not have access to clean cooking facilities

2 million people die annually from by products of charcoal, coal or animal waste

95% of these people live in Sub Saharan Africa or developing Asia

The Problem

Over 70% living below poverty line

Remote off grid locations

Almost totally reliant on fishing for food and income

No Control over Market Prices

Limited or no access to clean water

Reliant on dirty fuels

The Solution

SustainableRenewable

Energy

Workshop

Sustainability Framework Model

Wind/Solar Solution for Got Kachola, Lake Victoria2 No. Wind Turbines = 2.5 kWh per day @ 5 m/s wind speed3 No. 120W 12V solar panels with 200ah battery packAccess.energy install turbines using 100% local labourLocal maintenance team trained & provided with manualUSES:Refrigerate fishHouse lightingReplace kerosene lampsPump water for drip irrigationPurify water

Project Outcomes• 30% increase in market price of Nile Perch due

to ability to store 1,500kgs / 3 days catch• 10 – 30% increase in annual income / $325 per

year per BMU member• Use of rechargeable lights for boats sold by ex

kerosene traders• Income diversification to crop production• Massive health impact

Examples of Research Collaboration with Renewable World

• An analysis of how ownership models influence the effectiveness of small scale off grid energy sources in communities – Cambridge Judge Business School

• SURE-DSS Tool, allows isolated poor communities to make an informed decision about the various energy options available to them – Imperial College, London

Kenya 2013

• English Speaking• Population will rise to 85m by 2050• Currently 11,000 high voltage power outages

per month• 4th most congested city in the world• Mpesa – an example of advanced use of

mobile communications