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WP 7 – Emerging Economies and economies in Developing Countries PV for rural electrification in developing countries. EPIA Tomasz Slusarz. WP7. EPIA Board responsible: Ernesto Macias EPIA secretariat responsible : Eleni Despotou Leader : Yves Maigne (FONDEM). Objectives
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WP 7 –Emerging Economies and economies in Developing Countries PV for rural electrification in developing countries EPIA Tomasz Slusarz Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
WP7 • EPIA Board responsible: Ernesto Macias • EPIA secretariat responsible : Eleni Despotou • Leader : Yves Maigne (FONDEM) Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Objectives • EU Energy centre (Target: Mediterranean countries) • Platform for discussion with WREC and Industry Associations JPIA and SEIA and donors • Promote Hybrid systems Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
- 7 meetings- 1 concept paper- 1 initiative- 2 leaflets- 1 Alliance booth exibiting at the 1st PV Mediteranenan Conference in Catania, Sicily- 1 Alliance Day at the EU PV Conference What has been achieved? Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
What has been achieved? Creation of the: • "Alliance for Rural Electrification"(ARE) in partnership with the wind (GWEC), biomass (EUBIA) and small hydro associations (ESHA) Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)Renewable energy solutions for the rural population Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
MissionThe Alliance stimulates sustainable development in non-electrified rural areas of developing countries by promoting accelerated access to electricity services from renewable energies. Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Strategy/OutlookWhat is the Alliance?The alliance is an independent worldwide non-profit association open to all organisations supporting its mission Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
What are the aims of the Alliance?- To contribute to the Millennium Development Goals by accelerated deployment of renewable energy technologies;- To include all relevant actors such as industry associations, developing organisations, NGOs, governments, financing institutions;- To create increased awareness among decision makers on the possibilities of sustainable energy services;- To increase the quality of electricity services, meeting the needs of the people Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
What does the Alliance do?Policy Recommendations (I)- The Alliance provides recommendations to donor countries/organisations and DC on the set-up of appropriate programs and policies;- The Alliance supports the creation of enabling environments for the implementation of renewable energy technologies in DC ; Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Policy Recommendations (II) - The Alliance supports national policies creating appropriate local infrastructure, e.g. for micro-financing, deployment, servicing, quality control, training, capacity building, etc. - The Alliance stimulates private sector participation both in the developed and developing world; - The Alliance stimulates policies safeguarding the quality of equipment/services; Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Exchange of information and dissemination- The Alliance facilitates the dialogue between the involved stakeholders;- The Alliance provides information to its members, e.g. concerning schemes related to quality control of systems and services, calls for tenders, concessions, country information, best practices, case studies, etc.- The Alliance promotes its mission to other stakeholders Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Projects/initiatives- The Alliance is a platform for joint initiatives of its members, supporting its mission; - The Alliance initiates projects, e.g. stimulating cross-border partnerships/joint ventures, matchmaking etc. Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Next steps ARE General Assembly will be held in April 2006 Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland
Thank you for your attention ! Please visit EPIA in the new office: Renewable Energy House Rue d’Arlon 63/65 1040 Brussels Final Meeting PV CAtapult, 27January 2006, Wroclaw, Poland