1. GLOBAL Solar & Water Initiative
Mainstreaming the use of solar PV technology in WASH projects
2.5 people – 2 years - Mostly water pumping (treatment) – PV stand alone or hybrid (grid, genset, windmill) –– look into other uses for excess energy could be innovative but not the project itself - THIS IS NOT AN INNOVATION (programmes from the ‘70s )

2. Solar Energy in Water projects: 4 reasons for renewed interest
SOLAR PV PRICES CRASHING
HIGH, CONSTANT SOLAR RADIATION
An estimated 147 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power capacity was added in 2015, the largest annual increase ever, despite low fuel prices (partly because lowest ever prices for renew energy technology, growing demand in developing and emerging markets and environmental concerns, and better access to finance, source Ren report)
SOLAR PRIVATE SECTOR BOOMING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ROBUST & RELIABLE TECHNOLOGY 2

3. Current challenges: Insufficient technical expertise
Panel theft/ vandalism - Measures have to be put in place
Availability of technicians and spare parts normally only at capital level.
Global lack of solar evaluations, need of building up stronger evidence
Management models for host populations: transitioning to a much more spaced use of water fees, since it might take years for breakdowns to happen & potential cost of repairs is higher than for other systems

4. Solar Initiative: highlights
2 full time solar experts devoted for the project
Working as resource people for the entire WaSH Sector (NGO, UN, private companies, donors, universities …)
Back up Global WaSH Cluster
Solar Working – Rural Water Supply Network
Part of the SAFE (Safe Access to Fuel and Energy)

5. Solar Initiatives: 6 pillars
Share experiences and information on good practices and coordinate actions
Commission research and build evidence
Provide technical tools, guidance documents, and support for implementation and monitoring
Improve technical expertise through on-line, on-site training, CV development in existing training institutions
Raise awareness and Advocate to non-technical management to include solar in strategic documents and country plans
Mobilize resources
Strategy: to propose a project not focused on implementation but focused on activities aiming to put down barriers that stand on the way to wider adoption. 2 main issues came up, 1) It has to be an umbrella project – build up on the enthusiasm (no one say no to Solar) 2) It needs focus (small doable actions with simple and clear objectives) 3) Whatever material is produced it has to be based mostly on real practical field experience

6. Enabling factors in favour to the use of solar pumping in Nigeria
CLIMATE & HYDROGEOLOGY
All boreholes analyzed conducive to be solarised
SOLAR PRICES
Competitive prices of solar equipment in Nigeria market
NATIONAL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Available in the Private Sector at Lagos level.
INVESTMENT IN SOLAR
Solar pumping not new in Nigeria, projects since 2006
RELIABILITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Presence of high quality products in Nigerian market
CURRENT CONTEXTUAL SITUATION
Erratic fuel supply, absence of grid, difficult access (rain, insecurity)
SPHERE inclusion of SWP + GWC website

7. In the context of Nigeria…
Mention Private sector and quality products, 21 borehole analyzed for technical recommendation , 15 economic analysis (7 of them with Breakeven<1 year)

8. How could you be part of the Solar Revolution?
Participate in trainings during field visits
Solar Pumping Toolkit and Software design access
Use Solar Technical Helpline
Sites jointly assessed to gauge possibility to solarize water schemes
Sharing best practices, lessons learnt, research
Enforce recommendations within your organization (action plans, strategies, CN)
Benefit from course at Strathmore University-Nairobi (on site or on line)
Accessing funds/ equipment raised within the Initiative

9. Country visits are prompted by WASH coordination groups
1) Compilation of data
2) Private sector visit
3) Joint field assessment
4) Techno-economic analysis
5) Training on SWP
6) Debriefing and Way Forward
COST coverage

10. Thank you for your attention.
Contact: