Presentation of specific financial mechanisms for investments in Energy Efficiency, developed by BUN-CA, within the framework of the Energy Efficiency Programme in order to detonate the markets of energy efficiency around the final use of the electricity in Central America.
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This paper explores the opportunities available for financial institutions in low-income housing sustainable energy projects in South Africa. It will consider what contribution the financial sector can make, as well as the terms under which it might do so.
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Illustration of project developer's perspective on carbon market and renewable energy trading through the example of low income housing projects in South Africa
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This document provides information on the work undertaken by SSN in issues relating to the ownership and architecture of a proposed Programmatic CDM project for sustainable energy interventions in low income housing in South Africa.
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Background about the Sustainable Financing Model project that should identify a replication project on which to test and confirm the use of the financing model.
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The purpose of the project is to identify tangible and profitable opportunities to install mini hydro (e.g. 100kW to 1MW) on existing water supply infrastructure in the Republic of South Africa using Durban City Council as a model. Durban (eThhekwini) Council has progressed the development of two mini hydro schemes on existing infrastructure (to tender stage) but are unable to fund the development of other opportunities that exist.
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Cities in South Africa are responsible for around 40% of the total national power demand. Many municipalities depend on surplus revenues from electricity to subsidise their operations. At the same time government policy requires that they implement EE programmes and facilitate small-scale RE generation which threatens their financial sustainability. In parallel the high-end users who generate the greatest revenue are also the most likely to seek alternatives such as small-scale solar PV systems.
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Nicaragua is an energy-poor and agriculture-dependent country. While the cattle and dairy sector is a dominating force among the country’s agricultural sectors, its productive output is remarkably low compared to that of neighbouring countries. Inefficient herding and farm management leads to hygiene issues, high loss of livestock and low production. Most small scale farmers lack access to modern energy. The sector is in dire need of productivity improvements to remain competitive in the region.
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Nicaragua, one of Central America’s poorest countries, increasingly suffers from droughts and unstable weather conditions, hampering yields and output of smallholder farmers dependent on agriculture for livelihood. While only up to 10% of arable land is irrigated, Nicaragua requires sustainable solutions for the sector to tackle water scarcity, improve production and food security, and reduce GHG emissions from inefficient and poor farming practices.