romina de jong, picosol green energy
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Energy for all
PicoSol Cambodia
GIG conference 25 & 26 March 2014, Siem Reap
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What we doto introduce and help disseminate solar energy to Cambodia, we organise
Education and trainingAwareness raising activitiesSector activities
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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)
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Low disseminationMain causes:
Lack of knowledge/awarenessAffordabilityAccessibility
Source: The solar roadmap for Cambodia (2011)
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Solar energy for allSelling solar…
…. implies that people know what solar is, andthat they know the advantages and opportunities for their specific situation.
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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
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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
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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
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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