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ECREEE Regional Workshop on the

ECOWAS Solar Energy Initiative (ESEI)

18 - 21 October 2010

Hotel Meridien President, Dakar, Senegal

Conference Website: http://esei-forum.ecreee.org

Conference Catalogue

ECREEE Regional Workshop on the ECOWAS Solar Energy Initiative

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18th October 2010: Status and Potentials of Solar Energy Deployment in the ECOWAS Region Introduction - Setting the stage Establishment of ECREEE as a Regional Response and outlook on the ECOWAS Solar Energy Initiative (ESEI) Mr. Mahama Kappiah and Mr. Ibrahim Soumaila, ECREEE Regional approach to the development RE &EE markets in ECOWAS: GEF West Africa Programme – emerging lessons and implications for solar energy markets Mr. Pradeep Monga, Director, Director of Energy and Climate Change Branch, UNIDO Presentation of the Discussion Paper on Solar Energy Mr. David Quansah, KNUST Moderator: Prof. Sambo, DG, Nigeria Energy Commission Session I: Renewable Energy Situation and Markets in the ECOWAS Region I.1- The role of renewable energy solutions for rural and peri-urban areas in the ECOWAS/UEMOA White Paper implementation Mr. Smail Khennas, UNDP, Regional Coordinator • Regional Coordinator, Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction (PREP) since January 2010. • Since 1979, he has been wotking for renewable energy. Teacher at University of Algiers • ENDA Energy, 1985-1990 • Practical Action, United Kingdom • CILSS Regional Programme on alternative energies in the Sahel, 2003-2006 • Lead author at IPCC – Special Report on alternative energies and climate change • Publications: 7 books and more than 50 articles I.2- National Presentations by ECOWAS countries Moderator: Mr. Ibrahim Soumaila, EE Expert, ECREEE Degree in Energy Engineering and Industrial Refrigeration from the Interstate School for Rural Equipment Engineers (EIER) of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso); Electrical Engineering Technologist, option Electronics, Electrotechnics, Automatic Control Engineering et Industrial Data Processing (EEAI) from the National Technological College (ENSUT) of Dakar (Senegal). He has a 20-year work experience in administrative management and coordination of programmes and projects for access to energy service, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency. In this capacity, he served as:

• National Coordinator for the European Union's MEPRED project in Niger; • Member of the Board of the National Solar Energy Centre (CNES); • Senior Leader of the National Multisectorial Energy Committee (CNME) • Member of the ECOWAS/UEMOA Regional Multisectorial Committee; • Coordinator of the Development Unit for the National Program on Access to Modern Energy Services (PRASE); • Coordinator of the Solar Energy Component of the Health Project II (PSII); • National Coordinator of the Special Energy Program (PSE) sponsored by the German Cooperation; • Writer or participation in the development of several studies and articles.

He participated in the national, regional and international leadership of several meetings, training courses, workshops and seminars in the areas of energy, dissemination and advocacy.


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19th October 2010: Status and Potentials of Solar Energy Deployment in the ECOWAS Region Session II: Global Renewable and Solar Energy Development and Trends II.1- Renewable Energy Status, Trends and Investments Mr. Ernesto Macías, REN21 PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THOSE WITH OTHER ENTERPRISES: BMW Iberia: Motorcycles Marketing Manager 1982-1986 DMB&B Advertisement Agency: Account Manager 1986-1992 Euro-RSCG Marketing Services Agency: General Manager 1992-1996 Continuity Company Retail Marketing Agency: General Manager Spain & Latin America 1996-2001 Commercial and Marketing Vice President of Isofoton 2001-2008 General Manager ELECTRIA (Madrid) PRESENT FIELD OF RESPONSABILITY: President of Alliance of Rural Electrification (Brussels) ( www.ruralelec.org ) Steering Committee Member of REN 21(Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) (Paris) (www.ren21.net) Member of Foundation Ideas (Advisory Group for the Spanish Central Government for Energy Policies) CEO of Wonder Energy FURTHER ACTIVITIES: Spanish Energy Club Professor Professor of EOI (Industrial Organization School) Former President of EPIA Former Board Member of EREC (Brussels) The Climate Project, Official Presenter, nominated by Al Gore IEA member of the Task 21Group II.2- Renewable Energy Trends and Markets in West Africa Dr. Jörg Baur, GTZ, Germany II.3- Global Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling Trends The presentation is going to provide a detailed overview on the solar thermal markets in 54 countries worldwide. It covers the main market trends and gives an overview on support measures, which accelerated the market growth in the leading countries. Furthermore a comparison of the different market growth rates in China, Europe, North America as well as in Africa and Latin America will be given. The presentation is based on a comprehensive market study which was carried out by AEE INTEC on behalf of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. Mr. Werner Weiss, AEE-Intec, Chairman of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme, Austria Mechanical engineer with more than 24 years experience in the field of solar thermal energy. He is director of AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria and since June 2010 chairman of the Solar Heating and Cooling Programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA) He has been project co-ordinator of more than 30 national, European and international solar thermal energy projects. Research activities within IEA Solar Heating and Cooling: He was Austrian participant of Task 16 (Photovoltaics in Buildings) in the framework of the Solar Heating and Cooling Program of the IEA and Operating Agent of Task 26 (Solar Combisystems) and Task 33 (Solar Heat for Industrial Processes) of the Solar Heating and Cooling Program of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Concerning projects in cooperation with South-East Europe and Developing Countries he was coordinator of training and know-how transfer projects in Latvia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Iran, China, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Since 2007 lecturer at Vienna University of Technology; Faculty Member of the Continuing Education Centre. Since 2010 lecturer at the University for Applied Science FH Technikum Wien, Vienna


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II.4- The Global Concentrating Solar Power Trends This session will offer a general survey of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. The evolution of plant design since the earliest commercial plants up to present-day designs will be examined. Technical developments, present trends and expectations for the future will be highlighted. Ms. Esther Rojas, CIEMAT, Spain A researcher since 1991 at the Solar Concentrating Technology Unit at the Plataforma Solar de Almería, Ciemat, she has expertise on concentrating solar thermal collectors and storage for industrial heat applications and power generation. A reviewer for journals, conferences and Spanish Regional R&D Funding Programmes, she was an external expert for the European Commission 4th Frame Programme Impact Assessment (2002), and formerly lectured at the Physical Sciences Faculty at the Complutense University of Madrid. She is also the Spanish member of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling programme since 2005 II.5.- PV status report 2010 Photovoltaics is a solar power technology to generate Electricity using semiconductor devices, known as solar cells. A number of solar cells form a solar “Module” or “Panel”, which can then be combined to solar systems, ranging from a few Watts of electricity output to multi Megawatt power stations. The unique format of the Photovoltaic Status Report combines international up-to-date information about Research Activities with Manufacturing and Market Implementation data of Photovoltaics. These data are collected on a regular basis from public and commercial studies and cross-checked with personal communications. Regular fact-finding missions with company visits, as well as meetings with officials from funding organisations and policy makers, complete the picture. Growth in the solar Photovoltaic sector has been robust. Yearly growth rates over the last decade were on average more than 40 %, thus making Photovoltaics one of the fastest growing industries at present. The PV Status Report provides comprehensive and relevant information on this dynamic sector for the public interested, as well as decision- makers in policy and industry. Ms. Irene Pinedo, Joint Research Centre, European Commission From 2006 to 2010, Irene Pinedo Pascua worked at the Renewable Energy Division at CIEMAT, in the group of Information Technology and Renewable Energies. Her PhD research focused on the development of GIS tool able to compare electrification technologies in developing countries. Recently, she joined the Renewable Energy Unit of the Institute for Energy of Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy, to participate in the AFRETEP project, whose main objective is to contribute to understand the potential for renewable energy options in Africa for increased access to electrification in rural areas. II.6- The PV Trends in developing countries Rural electrification by means of photovoltaic solar energy is considered a promising instrument to reduce the world population without access to electricity. Nevertheless, the implementation of PV rural electrification is not reaching the proposed targets. Technical, social and economical barriers are limiting the dissemination of photovoltaic technology. This presentation describes the evolution of the PV electrification programs methodology and their mid-term trends. Also, it deals with measures to improve present technical quality of photovoltaic stand-alone systems by promoting the quality control of photovoltaic systems according to global standards that can be verified at local level. The methodology is embedded in the critical significance of "local aspects" and the need for improved feedback from field experience. Mr. Miguel Ángel Egido, Instituto Energía Solar, UPM, Spain Miguel A. EGIDO is a senior scientist with a PhD in stand-alone PV systems and a minor on Telecommunication Engineering. All its research activity has been developed on the Instituto de Energía Solar and focused in PV systems: solar radiation, sizing, installation and training. He has more than twenty years experience in PV rural electrification projects and programs (in Senegal, Cabo Verde, Brazil, Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Perú, Panamá, etc). In the last years, he is working in Quality Control Assurance procedures for PV rural electrification. Also, he is teaching about PV systems at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid since 1988. Moderator: Mr. Smail Khennas PREP/UNDP, West Africa • Regional Coordinator, Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction (PREP) since January 2010. • Since 1979, he has been working for renewable energy. Teacher at University of Algiers


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• ENDA Energy, 1985-1990 • Practical Action, United Kingdom • CILSS Regional Programme on alternative energies in the Sahel, 2003-2006 • Lead author at IPCC – Special Report on alternative energies and climate change • Publications: 7 books and more than 50 articles Session III: Solar Thermal Systems for Heating and Cooling III.1- Overview on applications in different sectors and countries This presentation gives an overview on the broad range of solar thermal applications ranging from solar hot water systems, solar air conditioning and cooling, industrial applications to large-scale systems in the MW scale. A special focus will also be on African experiences and applications like solar water heating, solar crop drying and water treatment. Mr. Werner Weiss, AEE-Intec, Chairman of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme, Austria Mechanical engineer with more than 24 years experience in the field of solar thermal energy. He is director of AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria and since June 2010 chairman of the Solar Heating and Cooling Programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA) He has been project co-ordinator of more than 30 national, European and international solar thermal energy projects. Research activities within IEA Solar Heating and Cooling: He was Austrian participant of Task 16 (Photovoltaics in Buildings) in the framework of the Solar Heating and Cooling Program of the IEA and Operating Agent of Task 26 (Solar Combisystems) and Task 33 (Solar Heat for Industrial Processes) of the Solar Heating and Cooling Program of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Concerning projects in cooperation with South-East Europe and Developing Countries he was coordinator of training and know-how transfer projects in Latvia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Iran, China, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Since 2007 lecturer at Vienna University of Technology; Faculty Member of the Continuing Education Centre. Since 2010 lecturer at the University for Applied Science FH Technikum Wien, Vienna III.2- Solar Cooling as feasible option Mr. Harald Blazek, SOLID Group, Austria • Graduated in mechanical engineering, Technical University Graz, Austria • Professional background in automobile industry and plant engineering • Senior Engineer, Head of project development SOLID S.O.L.I.D. GmbH, (SOLID = Solar installation & Design) Founded 1992, Specialist for Large Scale, Solar Thermal installations and Solar Cooling. • Headquarter Graz, Austria • Phoenix, AZ, United States • Singapore III.3- Solar heating for industrial processes Solar thermal collector technology is already capable of producing process heat in a wide range of temperatures: newly developed non tracking high efficiency flat plate collectors for the temperature range up to 120°C and concentrating one axis tracking devices for the temperature range of between 150°C and 200°C. Several systems have been developed in recent years and prototypes have demonstrated their potential in test installations. Some of these prototypes have been further developed and are available on the market. Their reliability in small and medium scale installations has already been demonstrated and proven. This presentation shows some of the developments that have been taking place in Europe in the last years, as well as the newly coming technologies, which can not only cover the process heat demand, but also the process cold demand, which in the agrofood sector (potentially important in some Ecowas contries) can be really useful. Mr. Oriol Gavaldà, AIGUASOL, Spain


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Energetic Engineer at Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC, Barcelona, Spain).and MSc in Renewable Energies and the Environment by the University of Reading (UK) Branch Manager for Industrial Processes in AIGUASOL. He is an expert in the design and optimization of energy systems in AIGUASOL, as well as coordinating European projects. He has substancial experience in industrial process energetic improvement, solar systems design and implementation and CHP design. III.4 - Solar energy for industrial applications - potential in ECOWAS Mr. Alois Mhlanga, UNIDO Moderator: Mr. David Quansah, KNUST, Ghana Session IV: The Case for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) IV.1- CSP Technologies: State of the art , the prospects for the future and possible applications / technology transfers for West Africa This presentation includes: • The state of the art of current CSP technologies (Troughs, Tower, Linear Fresnel Reflector, and Dish Stirling). • The prospects trends and evolution expected in CSP technologies for the future • The potential for cost reduction of each technology • The analysis of the potential for possible applications and technology transfers for west Africa. Dr. Marcelino Sánchez, CENER, Spain Nineteen years of international experience in the field of CSP technologies. This experience covers a wide range of technical and professional skills, working from R&D to demonstration and commercial power plants, as well as for the public and private sectors. Has been R&D Director at Abengoa Solar New Technologies; Responsible of the High Concentration Working Group at CIEMAT; Solar thermal expert at Solargen Europe Ltd; Technical consultant for Energy for Sustainable Development Ltd. Author of numerous scientific publications, has participated in a large number of national and international projects, expert groups, and committees, including the DG TREN - Energy Research Evaluation 2008 for the European Commission. He is, also, author of five patents, four of which are related to innovative solar energy concepts. Frequent reviewer of the “Journal of Solar Energy engineering” and of “Solar Energy”. IV.2- Small scale CSP as an option for rural electrification and productive uses Secou Sarr, ENDA-TM, Senegal IV.3- Obstacles and barriers for the deployment of CSP in West Africa The economical and technical status which has favoured the deployment of commertial CSP plants will be analyzed. The situation in Spain will serve as example and guide to explore the opportunities and barriers for a similar development of CSP in West Africa. Esther Rojas CIEMAT, Spain A researcher since 1991 at the Solar Concentrating Technology Unit at the Plataforma Solar de Almería, Ciemat, she has expertise on concentrating solar thermal collectors and storage for industrial heat applications and power generation. A reviewer for journals, conferences and Spanish Regional R&D Funding Programmes, she was an external expert for the European Commission 4th Frame Programme Impact Assessment (2002), and formerly lectured at the Physical Sciences Faculty at the Complutense University of Madrid. She is also the Spanish member of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling programme since 2005 IV.4- EmPower Programm – Large Scale Solar Power in Developing and Emerging Countries: Lessons Learnt


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- Overview on the EMPower Program, it’s objectives and outputs - Main results of the development of 12 large scale solar power (CSP and PV) projects in developing and emerging countries - Lessons learned from the projects and recommendations to policy makers Mr. Werner Klaus, Lahmeyer International, Germany Werner Klaus has graduated and obtained his Master in Physics at the University of Göttingen. His professional experience spans over 15 years of research, engineering and consultancy in the field of renewable energy generation, rural electrification as well as renewable energy sector studies. Mr. Klaus also has worked on energies energy efficiency building design and building simulation. Werner Klaus is working for Lahmeyer International GmbH since 2004 and carried out numerous on solar power generation projects mainly in Africa, Latin America and the Middle-East. His current position is Senior Advisor for renewable Energies and Head of the PV Group. Moderator: ECREEE Session V: The Case for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) V.1- The Case for Solar PV Applications in Africa - Challenges and Opportunities This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities for Solar PV application Africa. The paper derives its discussion on the experiences with solar PV application in Ghana where over 4,500 solar systems are installed to provide electricity for different applications in rural communities. This includes solar home systems for lighting, solar vaccine refrigeration in rural health facilities, outdoor lighting for public places and street illumination, battery charging, water pumping, communication and grid connected systems. Solar PV electrification has the potential to increase energy access and contribute to rural development. It is however not only very expensive technological option for electrification in Africa but also very difficult to sustain. Over 80% of solar PV systems are abandoned after six years of installation due to the inability of beneficiaries to meet the replacement cost of components such as batteries, regulators and inverters. This notwithstanding, the paper recommends strategic applications where solar PV could contribute significantly to sustainable development in Africa. Mr. Wisdom Togobo, Ministry of Energy, Ghana Mr. Wisdom Ahiataku Togobo has a BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics and an MSc. degree in Renewable Energy. He also has a post graduate certificate in Investment Appraisal and Risk Management. He started his carrier in the field of renewable energy in 1989 and has over the years acquired very rich experience in the application of a wide range of renewable energy technologies in Ghana. He is currently the Director for Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Ghana. He is also a visiting lecturer and has a number of reports, publications and papers on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development to his credit. V.2- Options of PV for rural electrification in West Africa (technology and management) Mr. Ernesto Macías, REN21 PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THOSE WITH OTHER ENTERPRISES: BMW Iberia: Motorcycles Marketing Manager 1982-1986 DMB&B Advertisement Agency: Account Manager 1986-1992 Euro-RSCG Marketing Services Agency: General Manager 1992-1996 Continuity Company Retail Marketing Agency: General Manager Spain & Latin America 1996-2001 Commercial and Marketing Vice President of Isofoton 2001-2008 General Manager ELECTRIA (Madrid) PRESENT FIELD OF RESPONSABILITY: President of Alliance of Rural Electrification (Brussels) ( www.ruralelec.org ) Steering Committee Member of REN 21(Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) (Paris) (www.ren21.net) Member of Foundation Ideas (Advisory Group for the Spanish Central Government for Energy Policies) CEO of Wonder Energy


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FURTHER ACTIVITIES: Spanish Energy Club Professor Professor of EOI (Industrial Organization School) Former President of EPIA Former Board Member of EREC (Brussels) The Climate Project, Official Presenter, nominated by Al Gore IEA member of the Task 21Group V.3- Hands on experience of a private energy company: Experiences and recommendations for successful rural electrification with solar energy We state: Changing the energy landscape in developing countries must get beyond private lighting and mobile phone charging. KAÏTO’s long term perspective is an area-wide power supply for productive use based on renewable energies. Then, electricity creates and increases income for the local population to permit development. The KAÏTO concept for rural electrification was awarded by EUROSOLAR with its “Deutscher Solarpreis” in October 2009, and by Canopus Foundation with the 2nd place in the global “Solar for All Design Contest” in July 2010. • Rural electrification is a main driver for economic and social development. KAÏTO focuses on solutions for the working poor,

small and medium businesses in rural areas. • Off-grid solutions create bottom-up demand for renewable energy use. The community buy-in is a key success factor of the

KAÏTO model. • A responsible sizing of systems is the basis for affordable solutions independent from subsidies. KAÏTO favors sustainable

business over a fast scale-up approach. • Energy services for rural regions must be adjustable to the local context. KAÏTO develops solutions in close cooperation

with local experts. • A qualified staff is essential for long term success. The KAÏTO local representative is the best trained specialist in the

region. • Electricity from renewable sources demands the intelligent use of energy. KAÏTO offers energy efficient devices by rental

contracts. • Low scale electricity solutions offer various opportunities for underprivileged people. The KAÏTO rental system mitigates the

problem of high upfront investments. • Producing electricity in a distributed manner calls for efficient maintenance. The local KAÏTO structure prevents users from

being left alone in case of trouble. Ms. Heidi Schiller, KAITO, Germany Heidi Schiller is a passionate entrepreneur with a focus on sustainable business and on Africa. For roundly eight years, she has been joining these focal points as entrepreneur in Africa building-up local businesses. Her core areas: rural electrification, renewable energies and agricultural business. In 2003, she founded KAITO Projekt GmbH together with her partner Wolfgang Hofstätter, since 2007 she is its Managing Director. In 2008, the Senegalese subsidiary follows. Several European companies appreciate her expertise and ask for consulting for their projects and business in Africa. V.4- Role of photovoltaic solar energy in rural electrification strategies in Senegal The presentation will focus on the key role of the renewable energy, especially solar photovoltaic energy, in the new rural electrification policy, which has been implemented for about 10 years. It will first look briefly at this new policy based on the principles and instruments of a public-private partnership approach. The used rural electrification techniques are reviewed. In conclusion, it will deal with the prospects and challenges facing the use of the photovoltaic solar energy in rural electrification. Mr. Cheick Wade, Agence Sénégalaise d'Électrification Rurale, Senegal Renewable Energy Specialist & Rural Electrification Specialist Summary of Work Experience - Innovation and Renewable Energies Department Manager of Senegalese Agency of Rural Electrification – (A.S.E.R) (from Dec 06 up to now); - Technical Adviser of General Manager of Senegalese Agency of Rural Electrification – (A.S.E.R) (from Nov 05 up Dec 06);


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- Technical Adviser of Minister of Energy of Senegal; Field of competence: Rural Electrification & Renewable Energies (from Nov 03 to Nov 05); - Senegalese Agency of Rural Electrification: Electrical engineering Expert (from Dec 2000 – to Nov 2003); - SEMIS (Service de l’Energie en Milieu Sahélien) – Energy Consulting Group Ltd : Rural Electrification Expert (from June 99 to Dec 2000) ; - Independent Consulting Engineer (From July 97 to June 99); - Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès (School of Engineers) –University of Dakar (Senegal): Lecturer in Electrotechnics and Electric Power Systems; Renewable Energies (from Oct 88 to July 97) **; - Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal (University of Montreal) – Canada: Part-time job Tutor of under graduated students, Research Assistant; - Energy Department - Ministry in charge of Energy (Senegal): Branch Chief of Conventional Energies and Deputy Branch chief (from Jan 82 to Sept 85). ** From Oct 97 up to now I act as an invited lecturer every year on these different courses ACADEMIC EDUCATION Jan 05 – Feb 06 Dept of Economics and Management - University of Dakar (Senegal) Master in Economical Policiy and Economical Analysis of projects Sept 85 - April 88 Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal - University of Montreal (Canada) Master of applied Sciences (MSc) in Electrical Engineering Sept 76 – June 81 Polytechnic Institute of Donetzk Ukraine (former USSR) Electrical Engineer’s Degree (with distinction) Sept 75 - June 76 State University of Donetzk Ukraine (former USSR) Preparatory year V.5- Rural Electrification with Solar Home Systems: Experiences from Brazil - Presentation of the concession model for rural electrification in Brazil - Experiences from the Pilot Project realized by Eletrobras – Brazils largest utility – on off-grid electrification with Solar Home Systems in the Amazon Region - Identification of main technical, logistical and regulatory challenges - Recommendations to utilities and regulators Mr. Werner Klaus, Lahmeyer International, Germany Werner Klaus has graduated and obtained his Master in Physics at the University of Göttingen. His professional experience spans over 15 years of research, engineering and consultancy in the field of renewable energy generation, rural electrification as well as renewable energy sector studies. Mr. Klaus also has worked on energies energy efficiency building design and building simulation. Werner Klaus is working for Lahmeyer International GmbH since 2004 and carried out numerous on solar power generation projects mainly in Africa, Latin America and the Middle-East. Moderator: Mr. N’cho Nguessan Pacome, MME, Cote d’Ivoire

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Session VI: Case Studies - Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and PV VI.1- PV on-grid project in Cape Verde This presentation will expose the advantages and disadvantages and using PV systems in Senegal, and will make a comparison to diesel generation systems, and then focusing on the case study of Cape Verde project, presenting cost analysis and main challenges and difficulties found. Mr. Marcio Matos, Martifer, Portugal Mr. Marcio Matos, Martifer, Portugal

Holder of a Electrotechnics Engineer's degree from the FCTUC en 2004, he obtained an MBA Tailor Made from Grupo Martifer in 2008. From September 2006, he served at the Martifer Solar's project department and since October 2007, he has been working as sales and business development manager for new markets. As lecturer, he led several workshops and conferences in


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Portugal, Spain and England. He also lectured in postgraduate subjets related to photovoltaic energies for TUV Rheinland, Portugal VI.2- PV Projects in Senegal ITER is a research centre with 20 years of experience in the field of renewable energy. During last years ITER has installed more than 45 MW of photovoltaic power plants in the Island of Tenerife, manufacturing its own panels and inverters. Aware of the importance of the Canary Islands as a nexus of juncture between Africa and Europe and the importance of the technical cooperation for the real impulse of renewable energy systems in African countries, ITER has been carrying out several projects in different countries, and most specifically in Senegal. On the one hand, in the field of rural electrification stands out the Pilot Project “Installation of a Renewable Energy and New Technologies System in the village of Fordou (Ranerou), in the North of Senegal”, in which the ASER (Agence Sénégalaise d'Électrification Rurale) collaborates. On the other hand, ITER leads the MACSEN-PV project, for the promotion of the implementation of renewable energy systems (PV) for electricity supply in Tenerife and Senegal, with actions addressed to improve the capacity of local Authorities and technicians. In this project also participates the Tenerife Energy Agency (AIET), and, as Senegalese partners, ASER and CERER. One pilot PV plant for grid connection is going to be built in CERER facilities (Dakar). Mr. Jesús Rodriguez, Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables de Tenerife (ITER), Spain Mr. Jesus Rodriguez Alamo, that started his professional career as a researcher for the Canary Institute of Astrophysics, assumed the coordination of the IT and New Technologies Department at ITER in 1998, since then he has participated in several R&D and Innovation projects in the field of Information Technologies and Information Society Development. Apart from this, he is the coordinator of the Cooperation with Developing Countries line of work at ITER, based on the use of renewable energy and new technologies systems. As an example, he is the project manager at ITER for the EURO-SOLAR PROGRAM, for the installations of 600 Hybrid (PV-Wind) systems in remote areas in Latin-American countries. He is also in charge of the project for the installation of a renewable energy and new technologies system (pilot PV installation) that is being built in Ranerou (Senegal). VI.3- CSP Projects from the Spanish industry This presentation includes: • Solar Thermal Electric Plants in Spain:

o A success story of public support to R&TD o Solar Thermal Electric Plants in Spain: In operation and construction.

• The Socioeconomic impact of CSP technologies • The cost of each technology • The human and technical requirements to build Solar Thermal Electric plants Mr. Gonzalo Barrantes, Cluster de Energia de Extremadura, Spain Education: Industrial Engineer and Master Bussines Adminstarition (EOI) Work experience: Managing Director-Energy Cluster Extremadura, a private non-profit association of entrepreneurs, whose cooperation contributes to the increase of competitiveness in the energy sector. He has worked in the field of energy management and maintenance of industrial plants and buildings. In addition to participating as a speaker at various seminars and conferences. VI.4- Smart grids in rural areas of ECOWAS Mr. Pedro Pablo Andrada, Solaria Energias Renovables, Spain Moderator: ECREEE


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Session VII: Solar Energy Support Policies and Mechanisms VII.1- DESERTEC-Africa DAIN’s “Clean Electricity Infrastructure project is private-sector-driven electrification of entire African continent based on DESERTEC-Africa’s concept of Clean Electricity from Deserts. Realizing these potentials means Africa can make transition to the next level of its development with considerable cuts in C02 emission from electricity generation thereby avoid the mistake of the old industrialized economies that depended heavily on fossil fuel for electricity generation. Funding: Envisaged for the realization of the plan is self sustained, private-sector-led approach. Therefore private sources of investment capital, both foreign and domestic in Africa are currently being put together. Modular nature of the infrastructure means we have the flexibility to embark on small projects with small investor capital and expands the capacity later as more investors are attracted - we do not have to wait for or rely on very large capital only. Requirement: What we want from African governments is to put modern policy framework in place. Only few countries in Africa have the right electricity policy framework, therefore at beginning projects would be sited in countries with the enabling policy framework only, and expanded as more countries introduce the right policy! Nasset Energy-JV works towards realization of these objectives in close cooperation with the DESERTEC-Africa, a non-governmental organization that acts as the promoter of the concept of clean electricity from deserts. For detailed information see www.desertec-africa.org. Dr. Ifeanyi Amajuoyi, Northern Africa VII.2- Le nouveau cadre de développement des énergies renouvelables au Sénégal Issakha Youm, CERER, Director, Senegal Issakha YOUM is the Director of the Centre of Study and Research on Renewable Energy (CERER), a research institute of the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar that conducts research on solar energy and other alternative energy technologies. As Director of the centre have responsibility for technical, personal and financial management of the institution. This requires interacting with University administrator and faculty as well as with external funding organization. He also serves as full Professor at the Department of Physics where he teaches a variety of courses for undergraduate and graduate students, and advises graduate students in thesis research and progress toward graduate degrees. VII.3- Promotion of Solar Energy in Spain Promotion of renewable energies has been included in the Spanish energy planning and legislative framework for the last 30 years. The first legislation supporting renewable energies was issued in 1980. Nowadays Spain is among the world leaders in these technologies. Talking about solar energy, Spain has the second largest concentrated solar power an photovoltaic capacity in the world. Feed-in tariffs is the critical element for explaining the success of the Spanish model for promoting renewable energies for electrical uses. The Feed-in tariffs systems has been into force for the last 30 years and has been adapted and improved according to the evolution of the market and maturity of the technologies. For thermal uses, in force since 2006, establish, among other obligations, to install solar thermal energy in new and refurbished buildings. These instruments which are the foundations of the Spanish model will be presented in the Forum. Mr. José Gil, IDAE, Spain Economist by the Complutense University of Madrid, has been working in the energy sector for the last 18 years. Since 1997 is working in IDAE as International Cooperation Projects Manager. IDAE, the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy is the national agency for energy efficiency and renewable energies and it is attached to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain through the Secretariat of State for Energy. VII.4- Feed-in tariffs mechanism Renewable energy producers sell power to the utility A feed-in tariff requires utilities to purchase power from a variety of different renewable electricity producers at fixed prices in long-term contracts lasting 15-25 years. A FIT allows producers of various sizes, from the small homeownerproducer to large developers to participate. Multiple proven technologies such as solar and wind are eligible. Feed-In Tariffs serve to accelerate the production of renewable energy, reduce CO2 emissions and help solve climate change.


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Payments vary by renewable technology Different renewable energy sources receive different levels of payment (or ‘tariffs’) for the power they produce. The payment is set at a level that is equal to what it costs the generator to produce power with a particular technology, plus a reasonable rate of return (typically 5%-10%). Therefore technology that is currently more expensive (such as solar) will receive a higher payment than a less expensive technology, (such as wind). Costs are spread among all ratepayers The utility passes the cost of renewable power on to the rate base as a whole. Everyone bears the cost in the form of incremental rate increases. Decreased fuel importation and peak load reduction help offset rate escalation, and net growth in economic activity creates jobs and increases tax revenues - social goods enjoyed by the population as a whole. (Note: Germany’s feed-in tariff, responsible for nearly 300,000 jobs, has led to a less than 5% average rate increase.) Tariffs decline as technologies become cost-competitive FITs are not permanent, but rather phase out as renewable energy becomes cheaper. A developer who invests in clean energy today will be paid a higher fixed tariff than one who invests in later years. The FIT ultimately declines to zero. This encourages early adoption and incentivizes cost-cutting innovations throughout the supply chain. At set intervals, regulators adjust payment levels according to market prices. This review also protects ratepayers from excessive increases. Mr. Ansgar Kiene, World Future Council, Director Africa Liaison Office, Ethiopia • Responsible for WFC Climate Energy Africa Programme. • Coordination of the African Renewable Energy Alliance (AREA). • Before joining the World Future Council in October 2007, he was the European Campaign Coordinator at the Food First

Information and Action Network (FIAN) International Secretariat in Heidelberg working on the Human Right to Food. • He also coordinated the “European Energy Revolution Tour” at Greenpeace Germany. • Worked as an International Media and Communications Manager in Düsseldorf and London for eight years, developing

media strategies and advertising campaigns for major corporations, such as Canon Europe. VII.5- Socio-economic impacts of large-scale CSP/PV projects Finding a sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supply is one of the main future challenges. Solar thermal power is promoted to offer a potential resort, but establishing intercontinental energy cooperations and implementing technical large^scale projects have extensive impacts on hosting economies. These impacts have to be analyzed in detail in order to fulfill the advertised solutions and to use the additional potential of developmental boost facility, peace building capacity and its climate change prevention ability. Since 2006 experts of the Solar Energy Partnership with Africa (SEPA) working group illuminate this complex field from economic, political, juridical, social, historical, geographical, and physical perspectives. Some of their work will be presented. Ms. Katharina Niehoff, SEPA, Giessen University, Germany M.A. Katharina Niehoff studied international economics in Germany, Greece and the USA. She is now working as a PhD student at the Justus^Liebig University in Giessen, Germany with focus on economics of alternative energies, education and development, and applied econometrics. She works at the chairs of public finance, econometrics and is active in the SolarEnergyPartnership with Africa (SEPA) working group at the Centre for Environmental and Developmental Research. Moderator: Mr. David Vilar ECREEE Session VIII: Investments and Financing Mechanisms VIII.1- Market opportunities in West Africa Mr. Bah F. M Saho, ECREEE Until his appointment with ECREEE, Mr. Bah F. M. Saho was the Director of Energy in The Gambia from December 2000. He was responsible for the overall national energy policy formulation and implementation, development of programmes and projects with national regional and international institutions and promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes.


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Some of Mr. Saho’s accomplishments include development of a National Energy Policy (NEP) document – including the renewable energy sector, formulation and the enactment of Electricity Act, drafting of a petroleum legislation and establishment of a framework and funding for renewable energy legislation. In addition, renewable energy potential assessment was conducted, renewable energy master plan developed and feasibility studies for 2 projects conducted. Under the domestic energy sector, a Household Energy Strategy was elaborated. Mr. Saho holds a masters degree (M.Sc.) in Renewable Energy and the Environment and a BSc. He attended professional courses in Energy Planning and Policy and also in Utility Regulation. VIII.2- African Development Bank Lamin Drammeh, Private Sector Investment Officer, Senegal Regional Office VIII.3- World Bank Mr. Philippe Durand, Africa Energy Unit VIII.4- Tailored and innovative financial instruments and schemes IFC or other financiers are offering to finance grid-connected or off-grid CSP or PV projects Mr. Hakim Zahar, IFC With 32 years of experience in the energy and environment sectors, Mr. Hakim Zahar has implemented more than 400 successful programs/projects in Canada and around the world. In December 2009, He joined IFC as a Team Leader for implementing cleaner production programs in Sub-Saharan region. Mr. Zahar has a large experience in renewable energy and ESCO concepts. Mr. Zahar received four awards for his realisations. VIII.5- PV Financing schemes for rural electrification Mr. Ernesto Macías, REN21 PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THOSE WITH OTHER ENTERPRISES: BMW Iberia: Motorcycles Marketing Manager 1982-1986 DMB&B Advertisement Agency: Account Manager 1986-1992 Euro-RSCG Marketing Services Agency: General Manager 1992-1996 Continuity Company Retail Marketing Agency: General Manager Spain & Latin America 1996-2001 Commercial and Marketing Vice President of Isofoton 2001-2008 General Manager ELECTRIA (Madrid) PRESENT FIELD OF RESPONSABILITY: President of Alliance of Rural Electrification (Brussels) ( www.ruralelec.org ) Steering Committee Member of REN 21(Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) (Paris) (www.ren21.net) Member of Foundation Ideas (Advisory Group for the Spanish Central Government for Energy Policies) CEO of Wonder Energy FURTHER ACTIVITIES: Spanish Energy Club Professor Professor of EOI (Industrial Organization School) Former President of EPIA Former Board Member of EREC (Brussels) The Climate Project, Official Presenter, nominated by Al Gore IEA member of the Task 21Group Moderator: Mr. Amedeo Simoncini, NEXANT


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Session IX: Capacity Development and Education IX.1- Training, Research and Development: prerequisites for a good introduction, adaptation and innovation of solar technologies in Africa Almost one third of the 1.6 billion people who do not have access to electricity globally live in Africa. The access to electricity is particularly low in Sub-Saharan Africa (13% in Burkina Faso, 7% in Mozambique…). The electric power generation in those countries is generally dominated by diesel thermal power stations (68% in Burkina Faso), while the whole amount of oil consumed is often imported. Consequently, their economies are closely related to the availability of these resources. Therefore, the scarcity of fossil resources and the energy dependence of these countries are obstacles to their economic development. However, almost 74% of the continent records an average annual sunshine of more than 1900 kWh/sq. m./year. Therefore these regions are very conducive to the setting up of (photovoltaic and/or concentration) solar power plants for thermal/electric power generation. However, the introduction of new technologies into a society or just successful technology transfer requires prerequisites. In the particular case of the solar technologies, their introduction in Africa needs to go first through the training of technicians and engineers in this « new technological sub-sector » (very few solar energy technicians and engineers are trained in Africa). In addition to the training, the research and development works need to support the promotion of solar technologies in Africa in order not to only better adapt these technologies to the climatic, socioeconomic and political realities in the continent, but also to innovate in the sector, because solar technologies (especially concentration ones) have not been mature yet and leave a clear field to innovation, in which Africa can make its way. In my presentation, these points will be addressed and the example of the 2iE Foundation in terms of training, research and development will be dealt with. Mr. Yao AZOUMAH, 2ie, Director of the Solar Energy and Energy Saving Laboratory, Burkina Faso Dr Yao Azoumah is a teacher scientist and director of the Solar Energy and Energy Saving Laboratory (LESEE) of the 2iE Foundation (www.2ie-edu.org; Burkina Faso). He has a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Applied Physics (option: energy) from the University of Lomé (Togo). He is also holder of a master in processes-systems-materials and a Doctorate in Engineering Science (option: energy systems) from the University of Perpignan, Laboratory of PROcesses, Materials for Solar Energy, PROMES-CNRS (France). Previous to the 2iE Foundation, Dr. Yao Azoumah served as graduate assistant at the University of Perpignan (France) from 2002 to 2005 and Postdoctorate Researcher (from 2005 to 2007) at the Centre for Energy Technology of CANMET (CTEC-Varennes, Montreal, Canada). His research areas include the assessment of irradiance (in Africa), photovoltaic and concentration solar energy, hybrid solar/biomass/diesel systems, design and optimization of energy systems and energy efficiency. IX.2- Innovative Approaches to capacity development for renewable energy technology and service deployment (e-learning, distance, websites) The talk presents the key considerations that lead the design of the building capacities, and gives details of the education and research programs organized in CIEMAT. The use of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is one of the means to ensure the future supply of appropriate educated and skilled personnel. In order to meet the new trends in training and learning and including the advantages provided by new Technologies offered by communication networks, the Ciemat has launched a Virtual Centre. This virtual space offers training in the Centre’s common areas of expertise. This new approach has been considered attractive and efficient by students for specific topics. Students feel more involved in their own training by learning topics whenever they want, at their own pace. Concerning the content, an improvement has to been implemented integrating Rich Media contents, and a more efficient track of each students knowledge by a tutor Through this virtual environment, Ciemat offers e-learning (online) and b-learning (blended learning=online/face to face), both for specialized training activities aimed at postgraduates and professionals, and for initial and continuing training of Ciemat workers. In addition, the Virtual Centre allows the improvement of traditional training, providing a supportive space for the classroom courses that take place in Ciemat. In this sense, the Virtual Centre becomes a tool that is used as document repository and virtual meeting place between participants and teachers. Different training courses are organized to provide the training both for the renewable energies and environmental impact following the training requirements established (training of personnel of different professional categories). Moreover, extensive


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awareness courses are organized, at headquarter or directly on site, in order to improve the knowledge regarding basic and specialized concepts. The development of the training courses has been based on the international best practices involving the preparation of a training schedule, lesson plans, training materials, practical training sessions and assessment procedures. The objectives of an E&T system will be reached by several activities, dealing with: • the analysis of job requirements • the design and implementation of appropriate training standards and schemes to support these requirements; • development and application of a quality assurance mechanism for the evaluation of the training events, used material and

training providers • setting up a database of training events and providers • the development of training material • monitoring the effectiveness of the proposed training schemes Ms. Marisa Marco, CIEMAT, Responsible of the Knowledge Management Division, Spain Marisa Marco-Arbolí has a university degree in physics and a postgraduate Msc diploma. She became a scientific collaborator at the Complutense University of Madrid. She has a senior position at CIEMAT; since 1990 is responsible for knowledge management and training including prospective analysis in the areas related to energy especially in the research areas and projects in which CIEMAT is involved as environmental impact, renewable energy, industrial technologies, radiation protection, wastes and transport. In 1997, she became head of the radiation protection Training Unit at the Institute for Energy Studies and from 1998 till 2005 she became head of the training unit on energy in CIEMAT. After 2005, she Implement the Virtual Centre of CIEMAT for e-learning E&T activities and, from 2005 till now is director if the knowledge management division. She is lecturer in numerous training courses. She participates as expert in a IAEA training activities and other missions and she is member of the Steering Committee on the Implementation of a Strategy for Sustainable Education and Training in Safety. She is also involved in the UE projects in the FPVII framework. IX.3- Experience of ITC in transferring technologies for sustainable production of energy and water Mr. Fernando Castellano, ITC, Head of Section of Renewable Energies Department, Spain Fernando Castellano is Electrical Engineer MSc in RES & Environment Technologies. He works in the Canary Island Institute of Technology (ITC) since 1996. As Head of Section of the Renewable Energy Department personally he is responsible of the hydrogen production projects, dealing mainly with the integration of photovoltaic and wind, with hydrogen technologies. Through the years in ITC he has also been active in transferring clean technologies to West African countries. He have been directly involved in most of these initiatives dealing with rural electrification with photovoltaic and water supply through off-grid stand alone desalination systems. At the R&D centre he is also involved in work related to the strategic lines of the department, which are, renewable energies systems integration, feasibility studies for the introduction of renewable energies in weak island grids and micro-grids, and energy storage systems that facilitate the introduction of the renewable energies in the electrical grid. IX.4- The Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative Mr. Dieter Holm, SOLTRAIN, Southern Africa Prof Dieter Holm is a consultant in Sustainable Development in the Built Environment, living in the first modern autonomous house in Africa built before 1974, featuring passive design and rainwater harvesting. SWH and PV panels power the household in addition to the office. Dieter has been Head of the Department Architecture and later of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He publishes mainly on the application of passive design, and produced three books as well as the “Renewable Energy Future for the Developing World” – White Paper. He is a Vice President of the International Solar Energy Society, and is the SADC coordinator for the SOLTRAIN project. IX.5- ENERCAP Solar Cluster ™ - Développer la filière solaire en Afrique de l’Ouest Mr. François Besson, ENERCAP, France


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Moderator: Mr. Wisdom Togobo, Director of Renewable Energy, Min. of Energy, Ghana Mr. Wisdom Ahiataku Togobo has a BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics and an MSc. degree in Renewable Energy. He also has a post graduate certificate in Investment Appraisal and Risk Management. He started his carrier in the field of renewable energy in 1989 and has over the years acquired very rich experience in the application of a wide range of renewable energy technologies in Ghana. He is currently the Director for Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Ghana. He is also a visiting lecturer and has a number of reports, publications and papers on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development to his credit.

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