Energy for all

PicoSol Cambodia

GIG conference 25 & 26 March 2014, Siem Reap

What we doto introduce and help disseminate solar energy to Cambodia, we organise

Education and trainingAwareness raising activitiesSector activities

Facts and figures CambodiaApprox. 80% of Cambodians live in rural areas

of which approx 34% live BPL (< $0.60 a day) andapprox 25% have access to clean, affordable and reliable energy

One of the lowest electrification ratesOne of the highest power ratesExcellent conditions for solar power butLow dissemination of solar energy

Source: WB REF project (2011)

Low disseminationMain causes:

Lack of knowledge/awarenessAffordabilityAccessibility

Source: The solar roadmap for Cambodia (2011)

Solar energy for allSelling solar…

…. implies that people know what solar is, andthat they know the advantages and opportunities for their specific situation.

In 7 villages without grid connection, a 3 week awareness raising campaign, with

Solar workshopsRoad showInstallation of SHS at community buildings7 public schools were equipped with lanterns

Davis Peace project in Kampong Chhnang

Davis Peace project: achievements

Who did we reach and what did they gain?800 children → knowledge on solar energy > 1000 adults → increased awareness on solar and accessibility of solar products16 community representatives → knowledge on how to use a solar system1 entrepreneur → on solar and sales and a connection to 3 solar companiessolar companies → potential customers

Davis Peace project: inclusive because

Cooperation with/between Donor and volunteers from abroadVillage entrepreneurCommunity representativesLocal government representativesSolar companiesVolunteers from NGOs where PicoSol provided solar workshops

Green Inclusive GrowthChallenges

Include different sectors of the communityEstablish involvement of

government at different levelsdifferent stakeholders in solar sectordifferent renewable energy sectors

Secure sustainability community involvement & accountabilityorganise follow up

Thank you for you attention

Romina de Jongromina@pisosol.orgwww.picosol.org/cambodia