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energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Sustainable Energy Service on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Why Is Energy Important? Energy is the foundation of modern services… Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life The Need - People Without Access to Energy Global: 1. 6 Billion - Developing World: 1. 28 Billion - Nicaragua: 2. 1 Million - Caribbean Coast: 400, 000 blue. Energy will deliver sustainable energy services to over 30, 000 people on the Caribbean Coast over the next 5 years. Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Defining Characteristics of blue. Energy Context • Isolated • Multi-ethnic • Low economic activity levels • Low education levels • Harsh environment: Heat, humidity, salinity Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Delivered Energy Service • Hybrid wind and solar • Community Battery Charging Station • Energy for school / community center and 10 homes • Private home electric systems financed with micro-loans • Fee-based battery charging • Low entry portable lanterns Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Installation: Monkey Point Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Ecosystem Solution • Community Participation - Buy-in - In-Kind Installation support - High % interaction with energy system - Committed operators - Community Energy Fund • Capacity Building • Linked to improvements in quality of life (e. g. economic activity, health care, education) • Logistics - Supply chain - Transportation • Standardization with localization • Cost Effective Energy (Total Life Cycle) Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life How is the Solution Delivered? Aprendizaje Alumnos técnicos EMPLEOS blue. Energy Socio de Micro crédito + planificación COMUNIDADES Educacion téorica Donantes Privados Donantes públicos Y empresariales Ingeniería Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life blue. Energy Group Structure Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Partnerships and Strategic Alignment Tecnología International Level de Proceso b. E Int. b. E France UNDP Hivos UC Berkeley Scoraig Wind Tecnología Regional y de Local Level Diseño Tecnología Community de Level Diseño Gov RAAS Mun. Gov GTRK Gar. Terr. Gov IPCC-INATEC ADEPHCA Monkey Point Kahkabila Tecnología National Level de Producto MEM MARENA INATEC UNI Beneficiary blue. Energy Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Partnerships and Strategic Alignment blue. Energy Organizational Structure and Partnerships Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Awards & Recognition Tech Award for Economic Development Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Existing Partnerships GTR Pearl Lagoon Municipality Individual Communities Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

CERCA Centro Ecológico Regional de Capacitación Ambiental Presentation to SECCI - IADB energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life • Energy • Water • Communications • Productive Use • Sanitation Conferences Research Capacity Building Technical Training Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Capacitación de Operadores Comunitarios Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Capacitación de Operadores Comunitarios Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Capacitación de Operadores Comunitarios Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Progress to Date • Number of Installations: 8 • Number of Communities Served: 6 • Number of Beneficiaries: 1, 500 • Installed Capacity: 7. 5 k. W • Number of Local Employees: 12 • Number of On-Site Volunteers: 18 • Facilities: Production shop, Small test lab, Research office, Conference room, Admin office, Living quarters Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

3 -year Plan energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life • 20 hybrid systems installed • Focused delivery to Pearl Lagoon Municipality & Monkey Point Territory • Integrated solution to link energy development to improvements in quality of life - Energy - Water - Communications - Productive use • Capacity building - CERCA & in the communities Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life Keys to Success • Broad services, focused delivery • Alignment with strategic plans of government at all levels • Seed and strengthen partnerships • People • Logistics and supply chain • Robust product design Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life SECCI Project Concept Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008

energy for people, energy for enterprise, energy for life SECCI Project Context IDB SECCI’s fundamental objectives: to facilitate an expanded application of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean Project concept supports the SECCI strategic pillar of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project concept: (i) is consistent with SECCI principles and with Nicaragua’s medium-long term energy strategies; (ii) builds towards financially viable market opportunities; (iii) has a high degree of country/client ownership; (iv) shows a high degree of innovation and value added; (v) demonstrates institutional and environmental sustainability; (vi) has a high degree of coordination and synergies with other funds; (vii) supports strong public-sector partnerships; and (viii) has strong donor coordination. Together with UNDP / Iceland 3 -year integrated development project for 5 Garifuna communities within the framework of the Millennium Goals Presentation to SECCI - IADB Managua, Nicaragua - November 26, 2008