Rwanda – Norway Renewable Energy Forum
Kigali Marriott Hotel, 15 September 2017
Supported by:Norwegian-African
Business Association Rwanda Development Board Energy Private Developers
In cooperation with:
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The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kigali and Norwegian Energy Partners take the pride in hosting the Rwanda-Norway Renewable Energy Forum in Kigali on the 15th of September. We extend our great appreciation to Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure, the Rwanda Development Board and the EPD for their support and active involvement in making this event possible.
This folder provides a brief overview of the capabilities of the 12 visiting Norwegian energy companies as well as presentations of government representatives and key resource people from Norwegian financing institutions. We are proud to visit Rwanda with such a big energy delegation for the first time, although energy cooperation has been ongoing with Rwanda for a few years already. The Scatec Solar operated Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) plant in Rwanda was the first large-scale solar plant to be constructed in Eastern Africa. The plant represents almost 10 percent of the total capacity for electricity generation in Rwanda.
Our ambitions for the forum is to further strengthen the bilateral energy cooperation, to identify project where the local industry can work together with Norwegian companies and provide an environment where affordable electricity can be produced to achieve better quality of life, increased employment and wealth for Rwanda.
Welcome to the Rwanda-Norway Renewable Energy Forum!
Welcomeby Ambassador Susan Eckey, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kigaliand Gulbrand Wangen, Norwegian Energy Partners,Director Midstream, Africa, Brazil and India
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ProgrammeRwanda – Norway Renewable Energy Forum
Kigali Marriott Hotel, 15 September 2017
08.30 – 09.00 Registration, coffee and networking
Plenary session: Project Opportunities in RenewablesChair: Mr Hans Peter Christophersen, Trade and Energy Counselor, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kigali
09.00 – 09.10 Welcome Address HE Susan Eckey, Norwegian Ambassador to Rwanda
09.10 – 09.20 Welcome Address Hon James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure
09.20 – 09.40 Rwanda Investment Climate and Support Hon Clare Akamanzi, CEO, Rwanda Development Board
09.40 – 10.00 Project Opportunities in the Rwanda Renewable Energy Sector Mr Robert Nyamvumba, Energy Division Manager, Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure
10.00 – 10.15 Q&A 10.15 – 10.45 Networking break
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Parallel session 1: Partnership and Capabilities in Solar ProjectsChair: Mr Hans Peter Christophersen, Trade and Energy Counselor, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kigali
10.45 – 11.00 Overview of the Solar Sector in Rwanda Mr Sam Dargan, Managing Director, Great Lakes Energy
11.00 – 11.15 Utility-Scale Solar Power: Regional Status and Price Drivers Mr Christopher Ruud, Renewable Energy Advisor, Multiconsult
11.15 – 11.30 Solar Microgrids – Providing Sustainable and Affordable Electricity in Rural Areas Mr Morten Schøyen, CMO, Eltek
11.30 – 11.45 The Benefits of Diesel – Hybrid Solar Projects Mr Bart Van Ouytsel, EVP Business Development and Sales, W. Giertsen Energy Solutions
11.45 – 12.00 Reaping Solar Benefits in African Energy Mix Mr Stian Erichsen, Project Director, Norconsult
12.00 – 12.15 Best Practices for Creating a Viable Distribution for Solar Products Ms Ingun Berget, CEO, Bright Products
Return to plenary session
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Parallel session 2: Partnership and Capabilities in Hydro Power ProjectsChair: Mr Gulbrand Wangen, Regional Director for Africa, Norwegian Energy Partners
10.45 – 11.00 Overview of the Hydro Power Sector Mr Dan Klinck, Chairman of the Hydro Sector - EPD & Chairman of Afritech Energy
11.00 – 11.15 Experience in Developing and Operating Mini HPP Mr Theo Uwayo, Chairman and Managing Director, Tiger Limited Kigali
11.15 – 11.25 NCOMS: Approach for Reducing Execution Risks in Hydropower Projects Mr Øystein Lilleland, Senior Vice President, Norconsult
11.25 – 11.35 The Future of Hydropower Design Planning Mr Mikael Poulsen, Business Development Manager, Multiconsult Kenya 11.35 – 12.00 Total Solutions for Small Scale Hydropower – How to Make Projects Viable Mr Tor Bjørnå Berntsen, Chairman of the Board, Malthe Winje Mr Tore Knutsen, Regional Account Manager, Rainpower Mr Bjarte Skaar, Director Hydro Electric Power, Brødrene Dahl Hydropower
12.00 – 12.10 Hydro Power Training Programme in Partnership with International Center for Hydropower (ICH) Ms Carole Rosenlund, Regional Manager Africa, ICH
Return to plenary session
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Plenary session: Panel discussions12.15– 12.45 Panel Discussion – How to Plan and Develop Hydro Projects in a More Efficient and Sustainable Way while Ensuring Local Value CreationModerator: Dr Ivan Twagirashema, Chairman of the Energy Private Developers Association and CEO of Ngali Holdings
Panelists: Mr Dan Klinck, Chairman of the Hydro Sector - EPD & Chairman of Afritech Energy Mr Theo Uwayo, Chairman and Managing Director, Tiger Limited Kigali Mr Ntare Karitanyi, Managing Director, Nguvu Energy Limited
12.45– 13.15 Panel Discussion – How to Plan and Develop Solar Projects in a More Efficient and Sustainable Way while Ensuring Local Value CreationModerator: Mr Sam Dargan, Chairman of the Solar Sector – EPD and Managing Director of Great Lake Energy Limited Panelists: Mr Laurant, BBOX Mobisol Ignite Power
13.15 – 14.30 Networking lunch
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Plenary session: Norwegian institutional support and financingChair: Ms Kristin Wæringsaasen, NORAD, Senior Advisor
14.45 – 14.55 Overview of Norwegian Institutional Support and Financing Ms Kristin Wæringsaasen, NORAD, Senior Advisor
14.55 – 15.05 Norfund Financing Opportunities Mr Kjartan Stigen, Regional Director Africa, Norfund
15.05 – 15.15 Financing Opportunities in Rwanda 15.15 – 15.30 Q&A 15.30 – 17.00 B2B and matchmaking session with the Norwegian companies
17.00 Networking reception Welcome address – Ambassador Susan Eckey Networking and mingling
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Bright ProductsCompany profileOver 1,4 million of BRIGHT solar lamps have found their way into off-grid commun- ities by end of June 2017. It is this dedication to improving off-grid living that lies at the heart of Oslo-based BRIGHT’s product development and business ethos. 15 employees based in Norway, Kenya, Denmark and Sweden are committed to under-standing how affordable, convenient access to light can alleviate the negative effects of living off-grid, and improve family economy, education, health and safety.
BRIGHT’s research-based design process entails travelling the world to experience off-grid communities from the inside, first-hand, hands-on. The identified needs are applied to a stringent design and production process, with the sole aim of delivering solutions for better off-grid living. The production of BRIGHT’s durable and applicable products informs every step of the company’s search for innovative customers, partners and employees.
SpeakerIngun BergetCEOE-mail: [email protected]: +47 907 22 253
Website: bright-products.com
Presentation title: Best Practices for Creating a Viable Distribution for Solar Products
Norwegian company profiles
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Norwegian company profiles
Brødrene Dahl HydropowerCompany profileBrødrene Dahl has experience with and competence on large and small hydropower plants. At present we have delivered goods to over 350 small power plants, where the feed pipes have varied from 100 mm to 3,500 mm. Together with a large network of manufacturers, we can thus offer everything a builder of hydropower plants might need to execute a power plant project – except for the power turbine itself.We help you plan waterways, and assist with detailed planning of valves, hatches and other special components. Our hydropower specialists possess competence on calculating the stability of pipe trenches, delivery of complicated valve and pipe systems, and execution of FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) at the factory, according to the client’s wishes.
We are actively involved in all development phases, and can help you with HSE, rigging courses, and start-up and completion of facilities. We can also provide authorized personnel at certain facilities to check pipe assembly.
SpeakerBjarte SkaarDirector Hydro Electric PowerE-mail: [email protected]: +47 950 40 585
Presentation title: Total Solutions for Small Scale Hydropower – How to Make Projects Viable
Website: dahl.no/en
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Norwegian company profiles
EltekCompany profileEltek is a world leader in high-efficiency power electronics and energy conversion. As a global corporation, Eltek has customers in more than 100 countries across a variety of industries including telecom, rail and infrastructure, power generation, power distribution and solar energy. Eltek is a power pioneer with over 40 years of experience helping customers save energy and money while reducing their environmental impact. Eltek is headquartered in Drammen, Norway and became part of Delta Group in 2015, a leading power and thermal management provider.Eltek’s complete, compact and modular micro grid power solutions, featuring the unique Rectiverter, provide reliable supply of AC and DC power in off-grid or poor-grid environments.
SpeakerMorten Schøyen CMOE-mail: [email protected]: + 47 915 17 452
Website: eltek.com
Presentation title: Solar Microgrids – Providing Sustainable and Affordable Electricity in Rural Areas
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Norwegian company profiles
International Centre for Hydropower (ICH)
Company profileThe International Centre for Hydropower (ICH) is a non-profit organisation based on institutional membership among international companies and organisations that are active in all aspects of hydropower generation and supply. The purpose of ICH is to raise the standards of competence of industry personnel and promote a sustainable development.
ICH offers capacity building programmes in order to contribute to the sustainable development of hydropower resources. The training is targeted towards hydropower professionals at degree level or higher with several years of experience.
ICH is based in Norway, but an increasing proportion of its course activities are taking place in abroad through cooperation with local partners. ICH runs core courses of one to three weeks as well as tailored courses for the specific regions. ICH is also involved in organising international conferences, as well as study tours for interested parties.
Speaker Carole RosenlundRegional Manager AfricaE-mail: [email protected]: +47 995 10 502
Presentation title: Hydro Power Training Programme in Partnership with ICH
Website: ich.no
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Norwegian company profiles
Malthe Winje InfraPowerCompany profileMalthe Winje Infrapower is a member of the Malthe Winje group, an engineering company within infrastructure projects. We have been active in the Power and T&D market since the foundation in 1922. We now pursue renewable energy projects in the promising East African region, and specialize in offering complete EPC deliveries of Hydro power stations in the range of 1-20 MW. We cooperate with recognized Norwegian sub suppliers with vast experience and proven technology within Hydro power. We are also interested to be equity partner in Hydro Power SPVs and have access to multiple sources of financing at favorable conditions.
Speaker Tor Bjørnå BerntsenChairman of the Board E-mail: [email protected]: +47 918 35 794
Presentation title: Total Solutions for Small Scale Hydropower – How to Make Projects Viable
Website: mwg.no
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Norwegian company profiles
MulticonsultCompany profileMulticonsult is a global engineering consultancy company with expertise spanning a wide range of disciplines. We offer a complete range of consulting services for planning and developing renewable energy projects and have been a trusted partner of governments, utilities and private industry for more than 300 hydropower and energy-related projects across Africa.
Speaker hydro power Mikael Poulsen Business Development Manager, Renewable Energy/Sub-Saharan AfricaE-mail: [email protected]: +254 (0) 700 22 8799
Speaker solar power Christopher Ruud Advisor, Renewable EnergyE-mail: [email protected]: +47 992 47 359
Presentation title: The Future of Hydropower Design Planning
Presentation title: Utility-Scale Solar Power: Regional Status and Price Drivers
Website: multiconsultgroup.com
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Norwegian company profiles
NoradCompany profileNorad is the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, a directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In matters regarding Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI), Norad reports to the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Norad’s main purpose is to ensure that Norwegian development aid funds are spent in the best possible way, and to report on what works and what does not work. Norad has five main tasks:1. Aid advisory services2. Quality assurance and monitoring3. Grant programmes4. Communication 5. Evaluation
Kristin Wæringsaasen´s professional career includes amongst other serving as Counsellor (energy) at the Royal Norwegian Embassies in Uganda and Nigeria, Investment Manager for Norfund in Uganda, Head of the Innovation Norway office in Manila as well as 15 years’ experience as consultant (from Norconsult, SWECO and ENSI) working with energy development projects both in Norway and abroad.
Speaker Kristin T. Wæringsaasen,Senior Adviser, Department for Climate, Energy and Environment,Section for renewable EnergyE-mail: [email protected]: +47 917 27 262
Presentation title: Overview of Norwegian Institutional Support and Financing
Website: norad.no/en
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Norwegian company profiles
NorconsultCompany profileNorconsult is an interdisciplinary engineering and design consultancy, providing services to clients in public and private sectors worldwide. The company is the leading Norwegian consultancy, a considerable European player, and has leveraged its substantial international presence and experience in projects on every continent. Norconsult has worked on international projects in more than 150 countries over the past 50 years. Norconsult has been engaged in Africa since 1956, focusing especially on Southern and Eastern Africa, and has at present local offices in South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana. Norconsult’s engagement in this region involves expanding the regional footprint through regional recruitment and management of resources, organized in local companies.
Speaker hydro power Øystein LillelandSenior Vice President E-mail: [email protected]: +47 934 29 762
Speaker solar power Stian Erichsen, Project Director E-mail: [email protected]: +47 454 01 360
Presentation title: Norconsult Construction Management System: Approach for Reducing Execution Risks in Hydropower Projects
Presentation title: Reaping Solar Benefits in African Energy Mix
Website: norconsult.com
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Norwegian company profiles
NorfundCompany profileNorfund is a 2 billion USD investment fund owned by the Norwegian Government, investing in clean energy, agriculture, funds and financial institution projects in developing countries. Norfund is an active, strategic minority investor in renewable generation projects primarily within hydropower, solar and wind technologies. We provide equity or mezzanine loans for smaller energy projects, or invest in larger energy projects through technology partners like SN Power, Globeleq and Scatec Solar. Norfund strive to be additional by making more capital available in particular countries and catalytic by mobilizing private capital and expertise that would not otherwise have been available in poor countries.
SpeakerKjartan StigenHead of Regional Office for East Africa E-mail: [email protected]: + 254 7000 888 11
Website: norfund.no
Presentation title: Norfund Financing Opportunities
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Norwegian company profiles
RainpowerCompany profileRainpower is a Norwegian company specialized in the Hydro power business. With its own turbine technology and manufacturing, the company is capable of delivering a wide range of products from runner replacements to complete water-to-wire electromechanical systems. Our portfolio covers new power plants, refurbishment and upgrading, as well as service and spare parts.
The Rainpower group is determined to be a major player in the hydro business and is actively promoting its technology in the global marked.
Rainpower has its own unique turbine technology, designed and tested with world class performance in Rainpower’s own modern hydraulic laboratory in Trondheim.
Project execution is one of the main focus areas in the company. The management group is dedicated to:- Deliver on time- Supply agreed quality - Provide the most efficient solution possible
The company was incorporated in 2007 and is the direct descendant of the well-known hydro company, Kværner, bought by GE in 1999. The company history goes back more than 150 years.
Speaker Tore KnutsenRegional Account ManagerE-mail: [email protected]: +47 900 56 682
Website: Rainpower.com
Presentation title: Total Solutions for Small Scale Hydropower – How to Make Projects Viable
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Norwegian company profiles
W. Giertsen Energy Solutions
Company profileW. Giertsen Energy Solutions is a renewable energy provider specializing in delivering Solar and Hybrid Energy Systems to off-grid/grid connected areas. As a part of the W. Giertsen AS group, from Bergen-Norway, we are building on over 140 years of history in supplying high quality products and services for the best lifecycle costs. Also, we have more than 40 years of experience with other products in Africa. Since 2014, we are proud of our accomplishments in designing and installing over 35 energy projects primarily in East Africa, which have all been executed successfully. We have a strong German-based in-house engineering team and building a strong local African base of field experts. It is one of W. Giertsen Energy Solutions’ top priorities to build long-term strategic partnerships that last beyond the project lifecycle.
Speaker Bart van Ouytsel EVP Business Development and Sales E-mail: [email protected]: +32 14 560261
Presentation title: The Benefit of Diesel – Hybrid Solar Projects
Website: giertsenenergy.com
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Royal Norwegian Embassy, Kigali
Rwanda-Norway partnershipNorway and Rwanda has a growing business relationship, especially when it comes to the renewable energy sector. In 2016, only about 24% of the population had access to electricity. Rwandan is working to improve energy infrastructure. Norwegian Scatec Solar together with Gigawatt Global operates the 8.5mw ASYV Rwamagana solar power plant, which when built in 2014 was the largest in East Africa. The solar plant is partly financed by Norwegian development funds through Norfund and KLP. Norway is part of the multi-donor program “Energizing Development” or EnDev, where Rwanda is one of the countries in the portfolio. https://endev.info/content/Rwanda
Chair Hans Peter Christophersen Trade and Energy CounselorE-mail: [email protected]
Website: norway.no/en/uganda
SpeakerSusan Eckey Norwegian Ambassador to RwandaE-mail: [email protected]: +256 312 246 000
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