Hybrid Energy Kiosk Lighting up Kenya Select slides and information from Alexander Varghese’s presentation from the Lighting Africa Conference 19 May 2010 Photos Courtesy of Khanjan Mehta

Rural Energy Kiosks (REK) are Ideal for off grid areas/rural areas of Sub Saharan Africa

In Kenya, any one (or a combination of the following sources) is used depending on availability and applicability: Pico/Micro Hydro Solar Photovoltaic Wind Electric Generators Biomass: Organic Waste & Slaughter house waste; Biogas Digester Biomass: Vegetable Oil; Diesel Generator

This is the facility where the generated power is brought, stored in (Deep Cycle) batteries if needed, and converted and distributed. Various electrical accessories like storage battery banks, inverters, control units, energy meters etc are housed here The Information Communication Technology Centre can be in the PCC room along with other (electrical and electronic) gadgets.

The Industrial Shed for productive activities depends on the location of the Kiosk, the needs of the community as well as available energy. A LED lamp recharging & Assembly facility. (youth Employment) Can recharge LED lamps, mobile phones and car batteries Trading or Business Centre. With light industrial activities like flour milling, metal welding, carpentry workshops, oil expeller, hair clipping and salon, and soap making.

The Industrial Shed for productive activities depends on the location of the Kiosk, the needs of the community as well as available energy. An Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre With ICT training facilities for the youth, Internet facility, computer printing and photocopying Power to Community Services. Connection to Public Services (Schools, Health Centres, with a Television, DVD, satellite connection etc for running a Community Development Centre)

Energy Kiosk CPC Business Model A typical Kiosk or CPC with kW (or more) of Hybrid RE based power Serves households/ population 3 kerosene lamps/household (common) to be replaced by high efficient, rechargeable LED lamps. LED lamps need recharging once a week mobiles for 2000 homes; Re-charge in 3 days Cost for set up: Around $25,000 -$ 150,000 / hybrid energy kiosk ( depends on how much power needed)

Milking the Rhino Milking the Rhino is a documentary that explores the complex relationships between people and wildlife in sub-Saharan Africa Students will develop appropriate, innovative and sustainable solutions to empower indigenous communities Student teams of one-four students are invited to prepare three- minute video pitches for the competition Address any general or specific problem related to the indigenous peoples' livelihoods, including wildlife and natural resource management, access to income, famine, gender inequity, human rights and ethics Video pitches will be rated on: – the teams' understanding of the context and the problem – the quality of their solution with specific emphasis on innovation – economic sustainability and potential for large-scale impact – the quality of their video pitch.

All video pitches will be showcased Winners will be announced at the Milking the Rhino Innovative Solutions Showcase on Wednesday, November 17th at 7:30p.m. in the HUB Auditorium. For more details on video guidelines, please visit: Milking the Rhino

Dates to remember: (all events take place from 6-8p.m. unless otherwise noted) Oct Showing of the film, followed by Q&A on video ideas (HUB 129B) Oct Showing of the film, followed by Q&A on video ideas (HUB 129B) Oct Showing of the film, followed by Q&A on video ideas (HUB 129B) Nov. 2 - Technical help on creating a video (HUB 106) Nov. 4 - Technical help on creating a video (HUB 107) Nov. 17 (6:00p.m.) - Film Screening (HUB Auditorium) Nov. 17 (7:30p.m.) - Innovative Solutions Showcase (HUB Auditorium) Milking the Rhino