Our Projects
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New Electricity from Existing Dams and Weirs – Retrofitting in Southern Africa
South Africa | Energy and Climate
The SADC Regional Strategic Action Plan IV on Integrated Water Resources Development and Management having direct links to the retrofit idea, GIZ seeked to pilot the retrofitting concept under real, local conditions in cooperation with the SADC and the private sector.
Promotion of Small Hydropower (SHP) in Switzerland – Financial contribution to Pre Feasibility Studies, Quality check
Switzerland | Energy and Climate
Since 2012 the project is developed and coordinated under Skat Consulting Ltd. Up to today, over 600 potential Small Hydropower Sites in Switzerland have been studied.
Collection of hydrological data for Small and Medium Hydropower Climate Risk Assessment
Morocco | Energy and Climate
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development EBRD is considering offering a loan of up to EUR 40 million to Morocco’s state-owned water and electricity company, l’Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau Potable ONEE to finance the rehabilitation of hydropower plants and dams in Morocco, and to help build their resilience to risks associated with climate change.
Project planning for the Helvetas-supported project “Green Skills Training in Rural Areas G-STAR” (namely thermal insulation of buildings and energy efficient stoves) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan | Energy and Climate
The Green Skills Training in Rural Areas (G-STAR) will allow unemployed youth, but also young professionals and returning migrants entering into the labour market and become more successful in transition to green economy.
WASH and HWTS status in Bhutan
Bhutan | Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
The client contracted Skat Consulting Ltd. to carry out a stakeholder mapping and policy analysis exercise of the WASH sector in Bhutan, with a focus on stakeholders involved in household water treatment and storage systems (HWTS).
Technical advice on feasibility studies and design of micro hydro projects and support for village-scale renewable energy (RE) mini grids under the results-based financing (RBF), GIZ, Rwanda
Rwanda | Energy and Climate
The PSP Hydro project, carried out in the framework of the Energising Development (EnDev) Rwanda Program, aims to provide access to electricity.
External evaluation of proposals to the second ECOWAS Renewable Energy Facility (EREF) call on renewable energy mini-grids
ECOWAS countries | Energy and Climate
Assistance for evaluation of project proposals on renewable energy powered mini-grids and establishment of management, operation and maintenance system in rural and peri-urban areas of West Africa.
Nexus Case Study Ethiopia
Ethiopia | Energy and Climate
The 3 years programme (2013-2015) of the Austrian Development Cooperation ADC emphasises the necessity to address water supply, energy, climate protection, forestry, agriculture and food security in an even more closely interlinked way.
Evaluation of the cost structure of Small Hydropower Plants (SHP) in Switzerland
Switzerland | Energy and Climate
The Programm SwissEnergy of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) has supported the assessment of more than 600 potential SHP sites in Switzerland.
Plausibility Check of the Project Design for the Hydropower Power Plant Khobi 2 (40 MW) and other sites, Georgia (Programme for the Promotion of Renewable Energies II)
Georgia | Energy and Climate
The Bank of Georgia has concluded an agreement with KfW aiming to contribute towards the promotion of renewable energies in Georgia by enhancing access to loans for Private Entrepreneurs investing in hydropower plants.
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