Indo German Energy Program- Access to Energy in Rural Areas-II (IGEN Access-II)

Indo German Energy Program- Access to Energy in Rural Areas-II (IGEN Access-II)
by TUEWAS|September 27, 2022

Indo German Energy Program- Access to Energy in Rural Areas-II (IGEN Access-II)

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Objectives

  • Strategic and long-term energy planning for selected Indian states
  • Proven models and instruments for improving basic energy supply disseminated (specifically on building capacities of the Village Level Entrepreneurs for selling DRE products and services through DRE products and improving access to finance)
  • Conceptual basis is in place for improving energy supply and quality under specific conditions (like improving energy access for improved health care; flood relief; DRE for productive applications etc)

Description

IGEN Access II aims to deliver by adopting a holistic approach in overall planning by assisting the states in developing Energy Action Plans, disseminating proven models and instruments for improving the basic energy supply, and establishing a conceptual basis for enhancing the energy supply.

Decentralised renewables present an opportunity to contribute towards sustainable energy access for household consumers as well as for productive uses of energy. In addition, achieving overall energy security through decentralised sources, coupled with better planning would also reduce the burden on exchequer.

The program outcome will result in improving the access to energy hence improving the quality of life for citizens of India. It will also provide new opportunities for income generating activities for low- income group.

Approach/Field of intervention

  • Development of energy action plan to strategize the clean energy interventions
  • Technical Assistance for Development of Renewable Energy City
  • Access to finance in rural area to increase the adoption of clean energy sources
  • Capacity building of Village Level Entrepreneurs for selling DRE products and services through DRE products
  • Improving the quality of energy supply under certain specific conditions are implemented.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • Central Government
  • State Government
  • Local City Bodies
  • Rural Population
  • Marginal Income Population

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Supporting six federal states for the development energy action plan based on supply and demand side data modelling.
  • Access to finance for the adoption of solar energy for rural livelihood. The program has been highly inclusive in terms of reaching out to the Energy Users considering the categories of age, gender, socio-economic indicators, remoteness of villages covered by the project. Under the project more than 1 lac addition loan provided to purchase renewable energy based solutions. Also, more than 3,500 women renewable energy system provider were supported by the project.
  • Implemented pilot to demonstrate that distributed solar systems can play a crucial role in flood relief work by catering to the energy needs of the affected people. The outcome of this pilot will be considered in the development of Distributed Renewable Energy Policy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
  • Various concepts for improving the quality of energy supply under specific conditions were developed, e.g. Livelihood through mini/micro grids (ph 1), upscaling of mini grid (ph 2), DRE in health intervention, DRE in street Lighting, DRE for Medical kit, Water purifier, DRE for communication (Mobile charging) etc.
  • Support in development of DRE policy to MNRE: White paper, concept note on DRE for livelihood (MNRE)- DRE policy demand assess., impact assessment framework, Biomass market-place (Biomass std, local biomass exchange), DRE online portal – IREAP, RE roadmap for fishery value chain.

Success stories

Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) is emerging as a commercially mainstream, potential cost-effective solution to energy poor households. The program has strengthened the ‘Village Level Entrepreneur – VLE’ model for DRE product sales across 12 states and 85 districts with a reach of more than 2675 VLEs. The program built an ecosystem for community engagement, behaviour change and collective participation through extensive awareness campaigns, product demonstrations and behaviour change activities through VLEs. Program has been able to demonstrate its ability of being highly inclusive and relevant to cover socially and economically marginalized communities and more than 50 per cent of target beneficiaries seeking reliable power supply. Its relevance is further reinforced by the fact that more than 40 per cent of the beneficiaries reported increase in productivity and income. In addition to solar lights, the Program was able to facilitate access to high end DRE products for livelihoods applications.

A flooded area can be cut off from clean drinking water, sanitation, and connectivity with other villages and towns. However, as soon as the power grid fails, restoring access to these aspects becomes more difficult. In addition to worsening the daily life conditions of communities already grappling with floods, the lack of power also hampers relief and recovery efforts. People living in rural Bihar commonly use diesel-based generators to tackle power outage. To tackle the challenge, several innovative solar based solutions have been piloted e. g. moveable solar trolley is an e-rickshaw mounted with solar panels, a wearable solar backpack, solar-powered maternity care unit.

Simple, low-cost solar-powered products can greatly improve the lives and livelihoods of rural communities during times of floods. These products are simple to use and can easily be handled and maintained by trained individuals within a community, making them ideal for a state like Bihar, where we can assume that flooding will continue to be an issue for much time to come.

COUNTRY

India

DURATION

April 2019 - March 2024

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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IN-Solar (Innovative New Solar Areas)
by TUEWAS|September 15, 2022

IN-Solar (Innovative New Solar Areas)

Objective

  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will have an improved decision-making basis for the promotion of area-efficient PV from domestic production.
  • Organizations in the field of Research and development can assess the suitability of innovative solutions for space-efficient PV use.
  • To provide policy advice to strengthen India technology, leadership, application oriented research.

Description

The project is working on the development of innovative areas of PV, which have not been identified as potential but would be required to be developed to meet the country target of 450GW by 2030. The main aim is the improved conditions for use of innovative, low competition areas for use of land for the expansion of photovoltaic.

Field of intervention

  • Evaluation of expert opinions of internationally recognized research institutes on suitability on the basis of practical testing or feasibility studies and/or peer-reviewed articles regarding technical suitability and land requirements.
  • Research and development (R&D) cooperations for the suitability testing of novel, area-efficient PV tech-nology applications for the Indian market were estab-lished between Indian and German research institutes and/or companies.
  • Capacity building activities for marketing tools and instruments for rooftop PV among different sectors.
  • To demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project supported for the demonstration of a ‘plug-n-play’ solar PV at various prominent places to create awareness and business models for public charging stations powered by Solar.
  • To meet electricity requirement through Renewable Energy, the project is supporting in solarizartion of an Indian state in the concept development and providing consultancy and implementation support.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • National Level – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • State Level – State Nodal Agency, Electricicty Distribution Companies, State Government Departments
  • Municipal Level – Municipal Corporation, Electrcicty Consumers (Residential, Commercial and Government)

Highlight activities

  • 5 new space-efficient PV technology applications- Agri PV, Floating PV, Building Integrated PV, Urban PV and Road Integrated PV for the Indian market were demonstrated.
  • To demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project installed 2 such systems at Akhshardham Temple, New Delhi.
COUNTRY

India

DURATION

April 2021 - March 2024

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 BMZ

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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

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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

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COUNTRY

ASIA , Nepal

DURATION

June 2021 - December 2023

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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Policy Advisory for Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (PAP)
by TUEWAS|August 11, 2022

Policy Advisory for Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (PAP)

Objectives

The conditions for bringing about a ‘green’ energy transition in Bangladesh have improved.

Context

Bangladesh has a rapidly growing economy. It is also one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. To limit its impact on global climate change, Bangladesh committed to implement nationally determined contributions (NDCs) as part of the Paris Agreement.

The latest NDCs, published in 2021, include projects to develop renewable energies and optimise electricity generation technologies.

Supplying electricity efficiently using renewable energy sources is essential to ensuring a successful energy transition. Despite their great potential, new technologies have yet to play a significant role in plans to develop the country’s electricity system.

From a supply perspective, Bangladeshi state and economic actors must come to agreement on a common strategy for introducing renewable energies. From a demand standpoint, potential for energy efficiency needs to be identified more effectively and energy-saving measures implemented.

Approach/Field of intervention

The project presents application scenarios, the potential and limits of eco-friendly technologies. In doing so, it aims to create a conducive political, regulatory and economic environment and accelerate the development of these fields.

This will be achieved by expanding the political and legal framework in the energy sector and by raising awareness among policy- and decision-makers on various aspects of the energy transition.

To stimulate development in the energy market, the project uses formats such as dialogue platforms to support cooperation between state and private sector institutions involved in the energy sector.

It also lays the foundations for facilitating the expansion of renewable energies and energy-efficient technologies, including in the context of demonstrations.

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COUNTRY

Bangladesh

DURATION

August 2021 - July 2024

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 BMZ

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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (REEEP)
by TUEWAS|March 2, 2022

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (REEEP)

Objectives

  • Regulatory, institutional, and private-sector conditions for disseminating renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency are created
  • The institutional and regulatory framework for renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) promotion at a national level is improved
  • Institutional frameworks for participatory RE and EE promotion have been set up at the sub-national level
  • The capacities of the private sector for market development for RE and EE technologies and services have been strengthened
  • A system for the dissemination of knowledge, further training, advice, and the exchange of experiences in the field of RE and EE is offered by partner institutions

Description

REEEP builds on the achievements of the Nepal Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP) and the Renewable Energy for Rural Areas (RERA) project, fostering the efficient and sustainable use of energy, and promoting renewable energy in rural areas. REEEP strengthens the long-term promotion of RE and EE in Nepal by establishing the necessary institutional structures, processes, instruments, and coordination mechanisms at the federal and sub-national level, as well as by supporting the private sector to introduce sustainable business models and technologies while increasing private sector investment in RE and EE at the same time.

Approach/Field of intervention

Within the framework of BMZ 2030, the project sustainably concludes the integration of successful approaches of the previous bilateral energy projects into the partner structure (government, private sector, NGOs, cooperatives, development partners). Hereby, REEEP adapts a multi-level approach across the three tiers of government:

  • Institutional Framework at National Level: The project improves the institutional and regulatory framework for RE and EE promotion at the federal level. Together with the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI, Lead Executing Agency) and the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), the project supports the formulation of pertinent legal regulations, provisions, and standards including the ratification of the Energy Efficiency Bill, the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP), and improves the existing framework for RE and EE financing.
  • Institutional Framework at Sub-National Level: The project supports the creation and improvement of institutional structures for participatory RE and EE promotion on the sub-national governments. This is achieved by promoting coordination among the government as well as non-government stakeholders, upskilling energy units at the sub-national level, advising on energy planning and developing as well as implementing RE and EE projects that promote participatory and inclusive socio-economic development.
  • Capacity Development of Private Sector: The project collaborates with the private sector to strengthen its capacities for developing markets for RE and EE technologies and services. RE and EE market development is supported through sustainable business models with activities like identification and dissemination of proven technologies, development of networks/ platforms for sharing of market information, unlocking /elaboration of RE and EE financing mechanism, and setting up of local service centers for the provision of RE and EE services.
  • Capacity Development and Knowledge Management: Together with AEPC, the project develops instruments/ tools/ platforms that offer knowledge-sharing, upskilling, accessing advice, and exchange of experiences on successful approaches in the RE and EE

Targeted beneficiaries

Nepal’s population benefits from improved and affordable access to modern energy i.e. electricity supply. Private sector, subnational, and national government officials and experts benefit from improved capacities for RE and EE development and dissemination at the intermediary level.

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Institutionalization of energy efficiency: Cabinet decision establishing the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) as the first government energy efficiency entity in Nepal.
  • Policy and legal framework: Draft of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill is prepared and endorsed by the cabinet. Draft of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) prepared. Energy Efficiency Strategy (EEST) and Biomass Energy Strategy (BEST) are adopted by the government. Establishment and promotion of national benchmarks for efficiency of improved cooking stoves.
  • Introduction of cogeneration as a source in Nepal’s energy mix– including policy decisions on cogeneration from Sugar industries.
  • Development of human resource capacity for energy audit and energy management (> 150 energy auditors, energy managers). Promotion of energy efficiency at energy-intensive institutions, enterprises and industries, through energy audits and the introduction of standardised energy management plans resulting in annual savings of 18,360 MWh of electrical energy and 108,707 MWh thermal energy contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions of 29,120 tonnes per annum (as of 2020).
  • The Occupational Profile (OP) and the National Occupational Skill Standard (NOSS) for “Energy Auditor” has been developed and formally approved by the National Skill Testing Board (NSTB). Development of bachelor’s in engineering courses on energy efficiency and energy audits in cooperation with the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University.
  • The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has introduced a digital information system to analyse its customers’ consumption patterns and a digital monitoring system to monitor the efficiency of the supply infrastructure.
  • NMB Bank has included a financing mechanism for energy efficiency in its product portfolio.
  • 56,424 people got access to modern and clean energy services (31,110 – people have access to electricity and 25,314 – people have access to improved cooking).
  • 8,070 people got access to water at their doorstep through solar drinking water projects.
  • Installation of 6,890 renewable energy technologies (RETs), resulting in 7916 tons of CO2 equivalent were mitigated annually.
  • Endorsement of Rural Energy Policies by 90 local governments (the project developed model RE policy) to facilitate the implementation of RE projects/programmes.
  • Establishment of 80 Energy Development Sub-Committees within local governments to oversee the development of RE projects/programmes
  • Sensitized, capacitated, and enabled 168 out of 225 local governments in Province 1 and 7 to plan, promote and implement RE projects through orientation and virtual/physical meetings.
  • Set-up of a Revolving Loan Fund for providing credit financing of RE projects with a commercial bank. The contribution of the commercial bank to the credit fund is three-fold the contribution of BMZ with the overall fund amounting to EUR 2.72 million.

Success stories

Having spent a decade in Kuwait, the Nepali migrant worker Manoj Thakur returned home with the resolve to start his own business. But it wasn’t easy to raise funds. Sahara Savings and Credit Cooperative helped him realize his plans. Thakur borrowed Rs 50,000 ($ 500) from the cooperative and started operating a Hair Salon in Ilam district. Though his business was off to a good start, the lack of regular electricity supply was hampering his business. He hit upon the idea of installing a solar PV system for electricity so that he no longer had to worry about the supply. He went back to the cooperative, which provided him a second loan of Rs. 55,000 ($ 550) for a 160-watt-peak solar system. Thakur used the money to buy three LED lights, an electric hair-cutting machine, and a fan. Soon, people started streaming into his salon for a haircut and his income has doubled since the installation of the solar PV system. Thakur now earns Rs 40,000 ($ 400) to Rs 50,000 ($ 500) a month. His two children go to a nearby boarding school.

NMB Bank and RERA joint forces to establish the Revolving Loan Fund to offer affordable credit financing to rural households through local Micro Finance Institutions, as well as to larger RE projects directly.

Mr. Thakur says, that ‘’at one point, I had even thought of quitting my business. Now I am no longer worried. My earnings are good enough so that I could pay off my debts and can cover my household expenses. This became possible after Sahara (cooperative) issued a loan for me to invest in solar PV energy.  Today, instead of toiling in a foreign land, I am working in my own country,” he said.

Institutionalization of Energy Efficiency in Nepal

With direct advice and expertise from the Nepal Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP), the Government of Nepal (GoN) has started establishing policy and regulatory frameworks for the planning and implementation of energy efficiency measures in the country. Following the adaptation of the NEEP supported Biomass Energy Strategy and the policy decision for promoting sugarcane cogeneration, which has already led to several Power Purchase Agreements between sugar producers and the state utility Nepal Electricity Authority, GoN has developed and adopted the National Energy Efficiency Strategy (NEEST) in 2018. It is envisaged that the strategy will play a pivotal role in establishing necessary policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks required for the implementation and monitoring of energy efficiency programs as well as for interagency coordination. Moreover, the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), the executing agency of NEEP, has also drafted a bill on energy efficiency and energy conservation. In addition, GoN has also begun to institutionalize energy efficiency in the country. Through the seventh revision of the Alternative Energy Promotion Development Board Formation Order, the GoN has established the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) as the first energy efficiency government entity in Nepal.

“National and international experiences have shown that energy efficiency can be a reliable resource in the sustainable energy mix. With support from NEEP, Nepal has made remarkable achievements in the promotion of energy efficiency during the short span. The Biomass Energy Strategy 2017 and National Energy Efficiency Strategy 2018 are the key strategies adopted by the GoN for the development of energy efficiency sector. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill is currently under consideration by the Cabinet for submission to the Parliament. AEPC, the mandated institution of the GoN to work in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency under the purview of MoEWRI, is keenly moving forward by building collaborations with the relevant partners and stakeholders in creating awareness at various levels, developing institutional structures and capacities, and formulating suitable regulatory framework for the institutionalization of energy efficiency in Nepal.”

Mr. Nawa Raj Dhakal, Deputy, Executive Director, AEPC, MoEWRI

COUNTRY

ASIA , Nepal

DURATION

July 2021 - December 2023

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Climate-friendly e-mobility in India
by TUEWAS|October 21, 2021

Climate-friendly e-mobility in India

Objectives

The prerequisites for coupling the transport and energy sectors for climate-friendly e-mobility have improved.

Description

The climate-friendly e-mobility project is implemented by the Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries (MoHI) in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as the main project partner. The finances of the project are provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its operations started in July 2021 and the project ends in June 2024. The main goal of the project is to improve the prerequisites for coupling the transport and energy sectors for climate-friendly e-mobility.

The project is part of the Green Urban Mobility Partnership (GUMP), a strategic partnership of the Indo-German bilateral cooperation between MoHUA and BMZ. This partnership between the German and Indian Governments was agreed upon in November 2019 and is planned to be in place till 2030. The stakeholders are the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ, and KfW (German Financial Cooperation).

Approach/Field of intervention

Capacity development, implementation of sustainable e-mobility, e-buses, providing renewable energy

Targeted beneficiaries

Indian urban dwellers, transport planners, municipal administration, national ministries, state ministries, urban local bodies

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

India

DURATION

July 2021 - June 2024

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Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Concepts in Cities and Industries
by TUEWAS|February 24, 2021

Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Concepts in Cities and Industries

Objectives

The functioning of municipal Energy Management System (EnMS) is demonstrated in Pakistan

Description

In municipal and community administrations in Pakistan, integrated EnMS, as they are already used in many countries, are practically unknown. Measures to reduce energy consumption or boost energy efficiency in cities are generally purely project based. The selection of measures is usually not based on an objective analysis of existing energy data and needs of the population, but rather is at the initiative and with support of external advisors/development partners. No systematic energy data management is carried out, which means that energy consumption, the potential for savings and the economic benefits of implementing individual measures for boosting energy efficiency are barely known.

The project implementation approach aims to integrate the energy topic into the processes and workflows of municipal administration and public institutions responsible for municipal services in the selected cities in Pakistan. The successful introduction and implementation of municipal Energy Management System (EnMS) will mainstream energy relevant tasks and processes in relevant departments of the partner organizations in these cities. The strategic approach is developed on the principles and guidelines of ISO 50001. Relevant staff within each partner organization will be provided with necessary training(s) and be mandated to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, to prioritise and implement suitable measures.

The goals pursued by the project are closely aligned with the policies of the political partners by moving towards a sustainable orientation on energy efficiency and conservation in municipal services.

Approach/Field of intervention

The project consists of the following key outputs:

  • The energy sector has been integrated into municipal administrations
  • The applicability of digital methods for energy data management has been demonstrated
  • The implementation of low/no-investment energy-efficiency measures has been strengthened
  • The dissemination of lessons learned on municipal energy management has been initiated.

Targeted beneficiaries

municipal administration and organizations responsible municipal services and most importantly the entire population of the cities

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Selection of pilot cities of Lahore and Islamabad through a pre-determine criterion in coordination with political partner, the Ministry of Energy (MoE)
  • Development of EnMS implementation concept for the cities in Pakistan.
  • Engagement and agreement with key decision makers in pilot cities on EnMS implementation
  • Introduction of EnMS approach at operational level in pilot cities incl. required resource allocation in each organization
  • Conducting baseline study and selection of additional up to 5 additional cities is in progress
COUNTRY

Pakistan

DURATION

June 2020 - November 2023

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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1000 Islands – Renewable energy for electrifikation Programme (REEP2) in Indonesia
by TUEWAS|February 24, 2021

1000 Islands – Renewable energy for electrifikation Programme (REEP2) in Indonesia

COUNTRY

Indonesia

DURATION

January 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

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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

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COUNTRY

ASIA , Pacific Islands

DURATION

October 2020 - February 2025

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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