Our Projects
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Preparation and Implementation of a Webinar Series on Mini-Grids
Global | Energy and Climate
Skat in close cooperation with Energypedia and the Hydro Empowerment Network HPNET, implemented a series of three webinars during the first half of 2017. In each of the sessions, between 90 and 160 attendees …
Update of the Hydrological Analysis for the potential Mini Hydropower Site of Lingatunda
Tanzania | Energy and Climate
A hydrological study has been elaborated for the potential hydropower site of Lingatunda (estimated potential of about 2.48 MW).
Development of a future strategy for the “Swiss Small Hydro” Association
Switzerland | Energy and Climate
Swiss Small Hydro has been founded in 1982 as a lobby organisation for independent small hydropower producers. Given the current policy changes in Switzerland (“Energy Strategy 2050”), the association had to re-consider its general strategy to better address its members’ expectations.
Support of the „Hydro Empowerment Network HPNET“, a practitioners‘ network for micro and mini hydropower in South and Southeast Asia
Global | Energy and Climate
HPNET is a young dynamically growing network, initiated with funds from Wuppertal Institute. The original structure, objectives and methods of the network had to be adapted to accommodate the needs of the meanwhile 60 members in more than 10 countries.
Preparation and implementation of a 2-days workshop on operation and management strategies for hydropower systems
Global | Energy and Climate
Detailed survey on operation and management problems of (big) hydropower plants (with reservoirs) in World Bank partner countries (Uganda, Rwanda / Burundi, Sao Tomé, Cameroon, Nepal) to prepare and implement a demand-oriented, strategic “Hydropower O&M Workshop HOW” on behalf of the World Bank Group and SECO.
SolarChill Development, Testing and Technology Transfer Outreach
Colombia | Energy and Climate
The main objective of the SolarChill project is to help deliver vaccines and to cool and store food and beverages in rural areas without grid power. SolarChill does not use any fluorocarbons in its cooling system or in the insulation and hence is climate friendly.
Backstopping for the “Ghana Electricity Sector Support Project” within the framework of the 3rd phase of the Ghana Energy Development and Access Program (GEDAP III)
Ghana | Energy and Climate
SECO has committed to the 3rd phase of GEDAP a USD 21 million grant covering the period 2015-2019. The Project aims at improving the operations and financial situation of the utilities (ECG, NEDCo) through A) institutional strengthening measures, B) increasing access to electricity via capital investments in electricity distribution infrastructure, and C) supporting the RE sector and promoting EE measures.
Small Hydropower Expertise and Promotion in Switzerland
Switzerland | Energy and Climate
Revision of the Swiss Feed-In Tariffs for Small Hydropower Plants, Publication of a newsletter (3 times a year, in German, Italian and French), Promotion of Pre-Feasibility Studies in Switzerland
Plausibility check of hydrological studies for the hydropower projects Boshava and Vatashka, Macedonia
North Macedonia | Energy and Climate
Studying and plausibility check of the hydrological studies and the related hydrological data.
Desk Study on Framework and Investment Conditions for Small Hydropower (below 10 MW) in Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, and Slovakia
Bulgaria | Energy and Climate
Analysing and comparing potentials for small hydropower (below 10 MW) and the respective frame conditions for investment in the four countries.
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