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Title:

Guidelines to Introduce Biomass Systems in Decentralised Electrification Programmes for MDG Achievement in the Sub Saharan African Context. Case Studies of Two Reference Countries: Ghana & Mozambique

Author(s):

Arranz-Piera, P., Horta, F., Velo, E.

Document(s):

Paper Paper

Abstract:

Access to sustainable energy is vital for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). In the current context of reviewing the MDG fulfilment status, the situation in Sub-Saharan Africa is poignant: 2 out of 3 families, mainly in rural areas, live without electricity or access to modern energy services. At the same time, decentralised small-scale renewable energy based solutions have proofed to be the only viable option for users with low or very low energy demands, living in remote or isolated areas. Electricity generation form biomass has been gaining interest and institutional support worldwide, and particularly in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). In order to support decision makers in electrification planning in SSA, the GRECDH is developing a Guideline tool to characterize programmes and projects, and their main components. This tool follows an integrated approach, with multi-criteria decision analysis, biomass systems feasibility characterisation, reference financial schemes and electricity service models, valorisation of some social factors and quantification of social NPV. The guidelines are being applied to the specific case of MDG achievement and energy access in two Sub-Saharan reference countries - Ghana and Mozambique, within the on-going Europe Aid project “Energy for All 2030”.

Keywords:

decision making, developing countries, electricity sector, project development, small scale application, sustainability criteria

Topic:

Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability

Subtopic:

Financing tools for bioenergy projects and international cooperation

Event:

19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

OC11.4

Pages:

2416 - 2422

ISBN-13:

978-88-89407-55-4

ISBN-10:

88-89407-55-7

Paper DOI:

10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-OC11.4

Price:

FREE