Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition

Discussion of future plans for coal mine in Jharkhand; Copyright:GIZ / Joscha Rosenbusch 2022
Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition
by TUEWAS|May 15, 2023

Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition

 Project website

Objectives

Key stakeholders in coal regions in developing and emerging economies plan for and implement just energy transition pathways away from coal and towards a low-carbon energy system, consistent with the Paris Agreement and the ILO Just Transition Guidelines

Description

The coal phase-out will have economic and social effects in coal regions in developing and emerging countries, threating local livelihoods, economic activities and jobs.

A Just Energy Transition ensures that workers, communities and employers are prepared to cope with challenges posed by the energy transition, through the joint development of plans for the creation of new and decent jobs and targeted policies that address underlying social inequalities, reducing structural and cultural barriers to the participation of affected groups, especially women.

The project supports a just transition away from coal while ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic development and the creation of decent work and social protection in selected coal regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America. IKI JET includes:

  • Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions (JET-CR) – Interregional Platform, supporting the exchange between coal regions in the global south via an International Network, policy dialogue and a Knowledge Hub. The platform is jointly funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)
  • Two country components, supporting the development of just energy transition plans in coal regions in Indonesia (East Kalimantan and South Sumatra) and India (Jharkhand).

IKI JET is implemented by GIZ and Climate Action Network International (CAN I), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Just Transition Center of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) (participation under review) and Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.

Approach/Field of intervention

  • Potential transformational measures: economic diversification and regeneration, social protection, green and decent job creation
  • Social dialogue and stakeholder engagement
  • Co-creation of knowledge

Targeted beneficiaries

Population in the target countries / regions that will be positively or negatively affected by induced transformational changes around the coal industry.

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

Chile , Colombia , India , Indonesia , Mongolia , South Africa , Thailand , Viet Nam

DURATION

December 2022 - July 2026

Commission Agency

 BMWK

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Indo-German Support Project for Climate Action in India
by TUEWAS|September 29, 2022

Indo-German Support Project for Climate Action in India

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Objectives

  • The project supports the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) with the coordination and implementation of Indian climate and biodiversity policies, in particular India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
  • The project focuses on the development of methodologies for the accounting of climate co-benefits, measured in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions or sinks, for programmes of the Government of India that do not have a specific climate focus. The methodologies will be developed in the focus areas of circular economy/resource efficiency and biodiversity/forests.
  • The project started the process for developing climate co-benefits-based methodologies so that mitigation and adaptation impacts can be reported to support India’s NDC commitments and the Paris Agreement. Further, the methodologies can be used by public and private sector companies for accounting and trading on international and national carbon markets, thus accelerating investments in low carbon pathways.
  • The project is cooperating with public sector enterprises including the umbrella organisation Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) as well as with the private sector and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). SCOPE members include giant state enterprises for coal, gas, steel, oil and are responsible for 87% of India’s GHG emissions.
  • The project implements the IKI India Interface function. Currently 43 IKI projects in India are aligned for networking and knowledge exchange to build and foster synergies of the IKI portfolio in India.
  • Further, the project supports German Ministries in implementation of the new Indo-German Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), the multilateral Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the German support on request of the MoEFCC for India’s G20 presidency 2023.

Description

  • The project focuses on the development of methodologies for the accounting of climate co-benefits, measured in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions or sinks, for programmes of the Government of India that do not have a specific climate focus. The methodologies will be developed in the focus areas of circular economy/resource efficiency and biodiversity/forests.
  • The project started the process for developing climate co-benefits-based methodologies so that mitigation and adaptation impacts can be reported to support India’s NDC commitments and the Paris Agreement. Further, the methodologies can be used by public and private sector companies for accounting and trading on international and national carbon markets, thus accelerating investments in low carbon pathways.
  • The project is cooperating with public sector enterprises including the umbrella organisation Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) as well as with the private sector and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). SCOPE members include giant state enterprises for coal, gas, steel, oil and are responsible for 87% of India’s GHG emissions.
  • The project implements the IKI India Interface function. Currently 43 IKI projects in India are aligned for networking and knowledge exchange to build and foster synergies of the IKI portfolio in India. Further, the project supports German Ministries in implementation of the new Indo-German Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), the multilateral Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the German support on request of the MoEFCC for India’s G20 presidency 2023
COUNTRY

India

DURATION

01 April 2021 - 31 March 2026

Commission Agency

 BMWK

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H2Uppp
by TUEWAS|September 14, 2022

H2Uppp

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Objective

  • Enhances the development of markets for green H2 and Power-to-X (green H2/PtX) technologies and applications outside of Europe in cooperations with the private sector
  • Seize the opportunities of green H2/PtX by aiming at identifying production and deployment opportunities, exploring pathways, and supporting the realization of Thai-German project ideas and business models.
  • Foster innovation, knowledge transfer and eventually support the scaling of production and use of green H2/PtX while strengthening the position of German technology providers as leading innovators in Thailand.

Description

H2Uppp is the global programme implemented in 10 countries around the world including Thailand. H2Uppp will support the policy and market development for green H2 and Power-to-X through studies and trainings as well as through the identification and initiation of public private pilot approaches and projects as well as the promotion and dissemination of knowledge and identification and connection of local and international H2 specialists in particular vis-à-vis the German private sector. H2Uppp promotes green Hydrogen (H2) and Power-to-X (PtX) projects in developing and emerging (ODA) countries in partnership with the industry with the main objective to further develop markets for green H2/ PtX technologies through on-site cooperation.

Field of intervention

  • It identifies pilot projects in the partner countries. It investigates possible projects along the H2 value chain that are cost effective and sustainable. As the same time, it finds consumers for the hydrogen produced. It provides technical advice and political support on developing ideas and preparing projects.
  • The project supports H2 pilot projects in partner countries through public-private partnerships with German and European countries. These partnerships will be selected via a public invitation to submit tenders (open procedure).
  • It compiles analyses and expert studies on market and trade development, and country and sector potentials and business models. The project helps to create supportive frameworks in the partner countries through H2 readiness analyses. To disseminate the knowledge gained, it promotes networking with companies and sector associations as well as think tanks and specialist bodies in Germany, Europe and the partner countries.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • Public benefits

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

ASEAN , Indonesia , Malaysia , Philippines , Thailand , Viet Nam

DURATION

H2-Uppp runs until 12/2023 with a possible extension until 06/2026

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Demonstration of micro-pumps for smallholder farmers to improve access to water. Copyright: GIZ Nepal
Promotion of Solar Technologies for Economic Development (POSTED)
by TUEWAS|August 30, 2022

Promotion of Solar Technologies for Economic Development (POSTED)

Objectives

  • Improving the legal framework conditions for the application of solar technologies for economic development at the sub-national level.
  • Improving the range of basic and advanced training courses for the planning and use of solar technologies.
  • Strengthening the technological prerequisites for controlling and monitoring the effects of solar systems on the climate, environment, and natural resources.

Description

The POSTED project aims to improve the enabling environment for disseminating solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies such as solar pumps for agricultural irrigation, solar-powered mini-grids, and solar rooftop systems for the energy supply in selected provinces of Nepal. To achieve this, the project aims on supporting an enabling legislative framework and upgrading the competencies of the public and private actors at the sub-national level for planning, management, and long-term maintenance of the promoted solar systems. Additionally, the project focuses on economic development through PV technologies and on developing digital solutions that contribute to planning and monitoring impacts on the environment, climate and local resources.

Approach/Field of intervention

The POSTED project facilitates the transition to a greener economy through an improved enabling environment to expand PV technologies. The project operates in the following different activities to achieve the aforementioned objectives.

  • Incentive schemes for solar technologies: By focusing on providing recommendations for improving the existing legislative framework, incentive schemes and their delivery mechanisms, the project aims to accelerate the deployment of solar technologies, improve the coordination between key state actors and enhance the sustainability of solar projects financed with public resources. POSTED is also providing support to sub-national governments to promote and incentivize solar technologies.
  • Technical standards and guidelines: The project provides technical assistance for the development of technical guidelines for the design and implementation of solar systems. This will support the private sector during the design process and maintenance as well as the public sector during quality control for building and managing more robust and reliable PV installations.
  • Capacity development: The project is cooperating with vocational training institutions and universities, to design and offer courses for public and private actors to improve the quality of planning, management and long-term maintenance of the promoted solar systems. A strong focus on women and youth contributes to developing the next generation of solar experts in the country.
  • Digital systems for planning and monitoring: To measure the impacts of solar technologies, the project is working on the development of digital tools. Among others, the project aims to adapt digital systems for the design and sizing of solar irrigation systems as well as monitoring groundwater withdrawal. The project is also contributing to the enhancement of the existing national renewable energy data management system by developing modules for estimating avoided greenhouse gas emissions and tracking electronic waste generated by solar projects.

Targeted beneficiaries

Population groups living in remote areas, farmers and businesses where electricity supply contributes to the economic and social development of individual households, enterprises, and smallholder farmers.

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Operational plan developed and agreed upon with AEPC
  • Inspected existing PV systems – assessed the sustainability
  • Provided input for improving subsidy delivery mechanisms
  • Provided input for the update of quality standards (NEPQA)
  • Identified gaps in current technical guidelines for solar PV
  • Held interviews with ~60 private sector companies regarding their challenges and capacity deficits

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

ASIA , Nepal

DURATION

June 2021 - December 2023

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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Energy Efficiency in Industry and Data
by TUEWAS|February 24, 2021

Energy Efficiency in Industry and Data

 India (giz.de)

Objectives

India’s demand side energy use is, technically, and economically efficient, as well as socially and ecologically sustainable.

The capacities of companies in the steel and paper sector that do not participate in emissions trading (PAT) to implement energy-efficient technologies and processes are improved.

Description

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been supporting India on its energy front since 1995. The Indo-German Energy Program (IGEN) has committed itself to take this energy agenda forward, focusing primarily on the Perform, Achieve, Trade (PAT) scheme, which has led to huge reductions in CO2 emissions and the use of coal.

Companies that do not participate in the PAT scheme have limited knowledge about the latest energy-efficient technologies. They also often do not have the capacity to evaluate their effectiveness and profitability, which is important when making investment decisions.

The “Energy Efficiency in Industry & Data” project seeks to build the capacity of the non-PAT industries in India’s secondary steel and pulp and paper sectors to implement energy-efficiency measures.

This will help boost India’s contributions to goals set down in the National Strategic Plan for Energy Efficiency and the Nationally Determined Contributions (reduction of CO2 emissions in the energy sector by 858 million tonnes, 50 per cent of which come from increased energy efficiency, and reduction of CO2 intensity by 33 to 35 per cent).

Approach/Field of intervention

The projects aims to strengthen the capacity of selected State Designated Agencies (SDA) to promote energy efficiency in non-PAT industries by analyzing barriers and challenges. It focuses on developing an SDA service portfolio for industry and small & medium-sized enterprises, as well as a communication and outreach strategy.

  • Non-PAT industries will gain access to information on key energy-efficiency processes and technologies, as the project sets benchmarks for key energy-intensive processes. Technology provider databases will be used to this end. Further information and knowledge will be provided to non-PAT industries by highlighting key processes and technologies using feasibility studies and demonstration projects. In addition, knowledge products will be made available on an energy-efficiency web platform and in workshops and training courses.
  • Peer-to-peer learning among SDAs and non-PAT industry clusters is being institutionalized. This includes establishing exchange formats for peer-to-peer learning among SDAs (including a long-term strategy), developing peer-to-peer training modules, and showcasing demonstration projects from advanced non-PAT industries. The project also shares experience gained from implementation and operation practices among non-PAT industry clusters.
  • A national-level dialogue on energy efficiency in the steel and pulp and paper sectors between policy-makers, research institutes and business associations has been established by setting up national roundtables and by providing study tours to inform key stakeholders about international good practices and national achievements. Cooperation with policy-makers to further improve the overall regulatory framework for energy efficiency is being pursued.

Targeted beneficiaries

State Designated Agencies (SDAs); MSME; Industry associations; Non-PAT Industries (Sec. Steel & Pulp & Paper)

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • PAT(I&II) Outcome: Emission reduction: 92.34 million tonnes of CO­2 & Energy savings: 21.95 mtoe further envisaged in Non-PAT Sectors

Publications/Knowledge Products

Video

GIZ EE-Industry & Data
COUNTRY

ASIA , Pacific Islands

DURATION

October 2020 - February 2025

Commission Agency

 BMZ

SDG

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Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solution to Marine Litter
by TUEWAS|February 24, 2021

Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solution to Marine Litter

 Rethinking Plastics (beatplasticpollution.eu)

Objectives

Plastic waste in the oceans is reduced through promoting a circular economy for plastics in East and South-East Asia.

Description

The ‘Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter’ project supports a transition towards a circular economy for plastics in seven countries in East and South East Asia with the objective to reduce plastic waste leakage into the sea. In a circular economy, resources are used and managed in a more efficient and sustainable manner through the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle. The project works, amongst others, in the areas of plastic waste management, sustainable consumption and production of plastics as well as the reduction of litter from sea-based sources. With these efforts, the project contributes to strengthening the cooperation between the EU and the partner countries China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in the areas of circular economy, plastic waste management and marine litter reduction. It is funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Expertise France.

More information: https://beatplasticpollution.eu/rethinking-plastics/

Approach/Field of intervention

The project provides support and advice to its political partners and implements activities in the following areas:

  • Circular Economy solutions to reduce marine plastic litter
  • Management of plastic waste along the waste hierarchy, including extended producer responsibility and deposit return schemes for packaging and plastic products;
  • Sustainable consumption and production of plastic, for example, design for reuse and recyclability, as well as alternatives to plastics;
  • Reduction of litter from sea-based sources, for example, through port reception facilities for waste from ships and fishing-for-litter schemes.
  • In addition, the project supports awareness raising about sustainable consumption and production of plastic and enhances policy dialogues between the EU, regional organisations and partner countries concerning plastic production and management.
  • In Japan and Singapore, the project focuses on policy dialogue and exchanging about Circular Economy and green procurement policies, processes and cooperation.

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • More than 20 pilot projects in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam test new approaches or the upscaling of best practices for plastic waste management, sustainable consumption and production of plastic or litter reduction from sea-based sources.
  • The project supports dialogue and policy development and cooperates with various partners on identifying good practices and finding new solutions.
  • Knowledge exchange is fostered, for example, through workshops and conferences, webinars and communication campaigns.
  • In 2020, the project organised three regional webinars on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ‘Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Food Delivery and Take Away’ and on ‘Plastic Waste Recycling Standards’ with 600 live participants.
  • A photo contest and a marine litter quiz for students have already been held with more than 25,000 Chinese students testing their knowledge in the quiz.

Publications/Knowledge Products

Success stories

Wala Usik is a Filipino phrase which means Nothing is Wasted. The pilot project with the same name, implemented in the Philippines by PRRCFI under the ‘Rethinking Plastics’ project, works for example with innovative Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to reduce plastic waste. In early 2021, interested MSME from food stalls and restaurants, cafes, eateries and sari sari stores in the cities of Bacolod and Talisay could apply to work with Wala Usik interventions to reduce single-use plastic packaging. Out of 113 MSME applications, 11 promising partners were selected, among them Thirdwave Restaurant, which now applies central refilling, a bottle exchange and native packaging.

“As a business owner, I do realize everyday that having a business we accumulate a large amount of plastic that we dispose of every single day. Imagine for a single business we can produce 10kg of trash in a day, multiply that to 30 days, that’s 300kg of waste in a month. Wala Usik Economy is a good project because through this, in my own little way I know I can contribute to save our environment”.

– Laverne Traifalgar, Restaurant Owner, Thirdwave Restaurant

Every year, more than eight million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in the oceans –  among them plastic bags. A pilot in the Indonesian city of Bandung supported by the ‘Rethinking Plastics’ project, aims to reduce the use of plastic bags in retail outlets, including traditional markets. The project has already achieved some initial success: in the first four months, hundreds of market stands were involved in surveys on the baseline situation and some of their customers have already been convinced to take reusable bags. In addition, a debate was held on alternative solutions to single-use plastic bags with market traders and suppliers of alternative packaging. After all, if the project is to be successful, it is vital to involve the population and to cooperate with local partners in order to create awareness about avoiding waste.

‘Our efforts to encourage local governments and economic actors to reduce the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastics are designed to protect the environment against plastic pollution. This is a specific measure to realise regional waste reduction goals – 30 per cent by 2025 – and of course to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’, explains Rayhang Nusantara, national coordinator of Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (GIDKP), the Indonesian movement to reduce plastic bags, which is cooperating with GIZ to implement the measure on the ground.

COUNTRY

China , Indonesia , Japan , Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , Viet Nam

DURATION

01 July 2016 - 31 December 2022

Commission Agency

 BMZ

with EU co-financing

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Advice on and support of bilateral energy partnerships with developping and emerging countries – Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) PHASE III
by TUEWAS|November 16, 2020

Advice on and support of bilateral energy partnerships with developping and emerging countries – Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) PHASE III

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Objectives

India

  • The Indo-German Energy Forum was established in 2006 by the Indian Prime Minister and the German Chancellor in order to enhance and deepen the strategic dialogue about the ongoing energy transition. Since then IGEF is intensifying and deepening Indo-German cooperation between government, research institutions and the private sector.

China

  • Support the sustainable transition of China’s energy systems cantered around enhancing renewable energies and energy efficiency by sharing knowledge and experience of the German energy transition.

Description

India

  • The high-level steering committee of the IGEF, also called “Forum”, is the highest embodiment of the Indo-German Energy Partnership. It takes place annually and provides a platform for high-level policy makers and representatives from industry, associations, financial institutions and research organisations from both India and Germany.

China

  • Objective
    • The Sino-German Energy Partnership aims to foster and advance the far-reaching and profound energy transitions ongoing in both countries by exchanging views, best practices and knowledge on the development of a sustainable energy system, primarily centered on improving energy efficiency and expanding the use of renewable energy.
  • Approach
    • Regular working group meetings and high-level bilateral meetings facilitate in-depth political and technical dialogue between German and Chinese decision-makers on the energy transition.For China, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) oversee the partnership, while the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) takes the lead on behalf of Germany.Two thematic working groups have been established under bilateral agreements to facilitate cooperation as well as intensify the exchange of information, experiences, and best practices.
  • WORKING GROUP ON ENERGY:
    • Promotion and system integration of renewable energy
    • Electricity market regulation and reform
    • Power sector flexibilisation and energy storage
    • Sustainable heating
    • Green Hydrogen
  • WORKING GROUP ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
    • Energy efficiency in industry, city quarters and buildings, including the implementation of demonstration projects
    • Energy efficiency networks
    • Innovative business and financing models
  • Furthermore, the energy partnership aims to encourage think tanks and private sector cooperation and showcase successful technologies, innovative services, and business models to drive the energy transition forward. Both sides have agreed to jointly implement demonstration projects promoting energy conservation to demonstrate exemplary solutions for energy efficiency in industry, as well as integrated district energy planning to serve as reference for China.

Approach/Field of intervention

India

    • Renewable energies
    • Agriphotovoltaics
    • Energy efficiency
    • E-mobility
    • RE Grid integration

China

  • Support Political Dialogue
    • Political dialogue enables an energy policy exchange, defines the strategic direction of the energy partnership, and builds trust. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We support the implementation of agreed activities. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and China.
  • Provide political counsel
    • With our unique energy expertise we provide political consultancy services on strategically relevant topics, including continuous counselling as well as preparing studies, analyses, workshops, and trainings.
  • Connect Business and Politics
    • We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help businesses make their position being heard in the partnership countries and involve them by providing the opportunity to contribute their expertise, e.g. in new projects.
  • Enhance Energy Transition Communication
    • Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. We communicate about energy policy through various channels – in China and Germany. We facilitate know-how and information exchange in order to support the energy transition in both countries and the realization of opportunities by stakeholders in both countries.

Targeted beneficiaries

India

  • Policy makers, associations, private sector stakeholders, financial institutions, research institutions

China

  • Political decision-makers, Policy researcher & designers, Private sectors in energy sector, public

Highlight activities /Achievements

India

  • The IGEF invites stakeholders to participate in high-level policy and expert dialogue. Strategic demonstration projects, collaborative studies and reports as well as information services are major outcomes. Business roundtables, high-level delegations visits to India and Germany and participation at international trade fairs and conferences serve as input activities to the high-level dialogue.

China

Publications/Knowledge Products

Video

Introduction to AgriPhotovoltaics by Mr. Tobias Winter
AgriPV plants and RE Grid Integration with Vertical Bifacial Technology | Mr. Sascha Krause-Tunker
Project at the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) by Dr. Priyabrata Santra
Agrivoltaics-Experiences from Germany and Europe by Mr. Maximillian Vorast
AgriPhotovoltaic: An Opportunity To Generate Electricity With Crop Production | Dr. Arun K. Tripathi
Agri-PV Plants in India: Challenges, Opportunities and Road Ahead by Mr. Subrahmanyam Pulipaka
Development of 110KW Agrivoltaic Solar Plant at KVK Ujwa by Mr. Shravan Sampat
1MW-Distributed Solar with Agriculture by Mr. Pravin Goyal
Fraunhofer ISE (Maximilian Vorast) – Agrivoltaics: Experiences from Germany and Europe | REI 2021
SunSeed APV (Vivek Saraf) – Innovative APV Technologies | REI 2021
Oakridge Energy (Shravan Sampath) – Development of 110KW Agrovoltaic solar plant at KVK Ujwa REI2021
SolarPower Europe (Miguel Herrero) – Agrisolar developments in the European Union | REI2021
Discover Female Power for the Energy Transition

Success stories

Indo-German Energy Forum in New Delhi

The 8th Indo-German Energy Forum was co-chaired by Secretary Sanjiv Nandan Sahai (Ministry of Power) and Parliamentary State Secretary Christian Hirte (BMWi) in New Delhi on 1st November 2019. More than 300 high-level delegates from administration, government and commerce adopted the roadmap for the future energy cooperation between the two countries. Eight implementing agreements and declarations of intent worth more than 200 million euros were signed.

In meetings on the margins of the Forum, Germany’s Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner and Research Minister Anja Karliczek were joined by experts from commerce, government and science to discuss the importance of flexibility in the energy system, the positive role of women for the global energy transition, and the potential of offshore wind and vertical photovoltaic systems in India. In a joint final declaration, Heads of Government Narendra Modi and Angela Merkel voiced their appreciation of the “important” and “successful” work of the Indo-German Energy Forum.

Energy Ministers present awards for excellence

The Indo-German Energy Forum was presented with the 2019 CBIP Award for Excellence in Capacity Building and Training. The prize was accepted by Co-Director Anil Kumar Bellary from Energy Minister R.K. Singh at an awards ceremony. Recognition went to the successes of the IGEF in implementing state-of-the-art training and establishing a pool of committed experts who will be able to deploy technical capabilities to shape the Indian electricity sector in a sustainable and innovative manner.

COUNTRY

ASIA , China , India , Pacific Islands

DURATION

India: Since 2016
China: 01 January 2019 – 31 December 2023

Commission Agency

 BMWi

SDG

Contact Person

India

China

  • Ms. Yuxia Yin
  • Project Director of the Sino-German Energy Partnership
  • yuxia.yin@giz.de
  • Mr. Anders Hove
  • Project Director of the Sino-German Energy Transition project, component of Sino-German Energy Partnership
  • anders.hove@giz.de
  • Mr. Maximilian Ryssel
  • Project Director of the Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Industry and City Quatres
  • maximilian.ryssel@giz.de
  • Ms. Fangping Weng
  • Fangping.weng@giz.de
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Institutional Development for Energy in Afghanistan (IDEA)
by TUEWAS|April 28, 2018

Institutional Development for Energy in Afghanistan (IDEA)

Objective

  • The general population, companies and public institutions have access to electricity produced in an environmentally sound and climate-friendly way. Afghan institutions and professionals are trained so they can create the basic conditions for a reliable power supply.

Description

Mains electricity is still a rarity in Afghanistan. Only one third of the population has access to electrical power. In addition to technical advances, improving the supply of energy requires further political reform and significant public and private investments. Among other things, it will require a secure legal framework for private investments and private plant operators. Since 2002, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) to help Afghanistan develop its energy sector by adding more renewable energy.

Field of intervention

  • Sectorial framework condition for the energy sector
  • Energy Sector Cooperation
  • RE/EE institutional capacity development & knowledge Management
  • Enabling private investment

Targeted beneficiaries

  • Nationwide

Achievements

Sector Framework Conditions:

  • Sector Policies, Laws Regulations, Strategies and Plans are developed.

Sector Cooperation:

  • Energy Sector Coordination & Cooperation mechanisms between national and provincial levels are developed
  • Organizational Development of the Energy is enhanced
  • Sector Monitoring and Evaluation system is established

Knowledge Management in the Sector:

  • Afghanistan Energy Information Portal (AEIP) is developed and in use
  • Guidebook for Energy Efficiency Measures and Utilization of Renewable Energy technologies in buildings is developed and in use
  • Institutional Capacity and need Assessment of Vocational Training for O&M is conducted and a certification package based on a 2222 training program is developed
  • Site-Assessment of Micro and Mini Hydro Power Plants is conducted to identify potential sustainability measures
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Awareness Raising mechanism for the Sector is developed and for the first time the Afghanistan Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW-2017) is conducted
  • Entrepreneurship development Programs -Women’s Initiatives for Sustainable Energy (WISE) and Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) are established and supported

Enabling Private Investments:

  • 350 MW Renewable Energy technical documents are prepared and availed for private investments
  • Photo Voltaic (PV) market study is conducted and “Enabling PV Afghanistan” guidebook is developed for private investors
  • Pilot On-Grid PV project is installed and is operational
  • Investment Promotion Desk (IPD) for private sector is established

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

Afghanistan

DURATION

June 2015 - June 2018

Commission Agency

 BMZ

SDG

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Sustainable Supply Chain for Perishables into Cities (Green Logistics Project)
by TUEWAS|January 24, 2018

Sustainable Supply Chain for Perishables into Cities (Green Logistics Project)

Objective

Provide increased access to fresher, regional food in adequate hygienic environment to urban inhabitants in Bangalore and 5 surrounding districts

Description

To achieve the project objective, following will be two main areas of intervention:

A: Supply Chains for regional fruits & vegetables (F&V) are more effective and efficient:

The project team will work with five Farmer Producing Organizations (FPOs) in Karnataka to improve post-harvest management practices, operationalizing new marketing channels and improving efficiencies in logistics for each of the identified FPOs. Activities include grading and labeling to market requirements, developing direct marketing channels to end consumers, transport consolidation wherever feasible along the FPO’s supply chains. An improved marketing and logistics shall lead to decrease in waste and food mileage leading to a reduction of CO2 emissions and food losses as well as increased satisfaction of urban consumers.

B: Management as well as social and health standards for points of sale of fresh food are improved:

The project team will work with public authorities and all relevant stakeholders to transform an unorganized street market into a clean hygienic and attractive street market for the neighborhood. The approach will be to systematically create basic public infrastructure facilities, formalize and develop sustainable street market management systems through a participative & transparent planning process in the selected street market and ensure improvements to the infrastructure and hygiene conditions.

In addition, capacity building of FPOs and street vendors in enabling marketing and street market management skills will be carried out. Also, dissemination of these experiences through the Government Authorities for replication in other informal street markets are other activities envisaged.

Field of intervention

  • Horticulture Marketing
  • Transport, Logistics & Mobility Management
  • Public space planning & Design
  • Organisational and Institutional Development

Targeted beneficiaries

  • Farmers; Street vendors; urban consumers; traders; urban residents

Achievements

  • 3 Stakeholder consultations for identifying local issues and local solutions completed
  • 3 Street Market scenario planning underway
COUNTRY

India

DURATION

November 2014 - December 2017

Commission Agency

 BMZ

SDG

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Rural Electrification through Renewable Energy (ELREN)
Rural Electrification through Renewable Energy (ELREN)
by TUEWAS|August 11, 2017

Rural Electrification through Renewable Energy (ELREN)

Rural Electrification through Renewable Energy (ELREN)

Objective

  • Knowledge about using renewable energy for off-grid electrification is institutionalised.

Description

ELREN is a joint project implemented by the Indonesian Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The project’s objective is to institutionalise knowledge about using renewable energy for off-grid electrification in Indonesia. In working towards this objective, ELREN is active at different intervention levels.

It provides advisory support on capacity development for EBTKE on defining standards for the quality and scope of performance for off-grid electrification programmes as well as on monitoring and evaluation. This will allow EBTKE to take on a technical leadership role vis-à-vis other ministries and thus support coordination of the different measures taken by the Indonesian Government with regard to off-grid electrification through RE. The qualitative and the quantitative capacity of the private sector to construct and maintain RE systems for off-grid electrification will be increased at the same time.

Field of intervention

The activities focus on the following areas of intervention:

  • Preparation of quality standards for RE off-grid electrification systems in collaboration with relevant government and private actors in the energy sector
  • Analysis of existing systems with regards to technical, economic, social, gender, climate and environmental aspects. Building on this: development of a monitoring concept with pilot implementation.
  • Capacity building measures for strengthening EBTKE’s role in the planning, implementation and monitoring of rural electrification programmes.
  • Development of pre-conditions for the establishment of a functioning and environmentally-friendly service and maintenance structure for RE-based off-grid electrification systems.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • The main target group are villagers in rural communities who do not have access to basic energy services and are excluded from the socio-economic development of the country. Other targeted parties are decision makers of public and private organisations, companies, associations and institutions in applied research and training as participants and beneficiaries of trainings.
COUNTRY

Indonesia

DURATION

01 January 2017 - 30 June 2019

Commission Agency

 BMZ

SDG

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