Low Cost Technologies for Rural Electrification Moderator: Ralph Karhammar Sr. Energy Specialist / Africa Energy Group March 7, 2006 Energy Week at The World Bank
Overview of Session Purpose: Discuss how Electricity Networks can be created at lower cost, with sustainable cash flow in low-income areas Ideas are applicable to any electrification programme in any developing country
Overview of Session (2) Objectives Share methods to reduce costs in construction of Electricity networks (Ghana, Tunisia, Southern Africa, New Zealand and Australia) Identify issues to be addressed to build viable networks
Session Outline 1. Technical Systems (50 min) SWS and the Ghana experience Single phase and the Tunisia experience SWER and appropriate engineering 2. Utility "discovers" Low Cost and wants to "do it" (10 min) 3. Economic justification (20 min) Building Viable African Electricity Networks
Presenters Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, Arthur Energy Advisors Moncef Aissa, STEG Ian Davies, Campbell Davies Consulting Joao Catine, EDM