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SCALING UP THE RENAWABLEENERGY ACCESS IN MYANMAR
Green Energy Summit 2015
Jean-Marc Brûlé
Green Lotus NGO co-founder
Electricity demand is projected to increase 700% between 2012-2030
70% of the country isn’t connected to the national grid
NEP 100% in 2030
35% of rural villages are electrified
The grid provides electricity to only 23% of them, most are using off-grid systems
But many issues exist
Shortcuts, Non-reliability, Too cheap and too subsidized
THE ENERGY SECTOR: STATUS AND CHALLENGES
RENEWABLE ENERGIES TO INCREASE ENERGY ACCESS, REDUCE POVERTY AND ENHANCE ENERGY SECURITY
Access to modern energy services is necessary for productive activities and essential services, to create the conditions for
economic growth and improving social equality
(UNDP, 2005-08 Energizing the Millenium Development Goals: A guide to energy’s role in reducing poverty)
Waiting for the national grid to reach the entire country …
Waiting for infrastructure improvement …
Flexible, decentralized community-based renewable energysystems (solar, micro-hydro) can be implemented
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND APPLICATIONS IN MYANMAR
Small-scale and large-scale
systems
SMALL-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Many small-scale renewable energy systemshave been implemented, by the government and
by the population
To increase access to modern energy services
And are generally decentralized
And thereby able to provide energy services to communities that are not accessed by the
existing electricity grid
SMALL-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
2 types:
Photovoltaics Solar house systems (SHS)
Encouraged by the government (free or subsidized in remote areas)
Mini and micro-hydropower systems (SHPs) Since 2010, 26 micro-hydro and 9 mini-hydropower projects have beendeveloped
Micro-hydropower systems built by locals are already providing electricity tothe village level
Lower capital costs, more sustainable than larger systems
Allows local private sector participation and community involvment
SMALL-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Biomass represents two-third of the primary energysupply in the country Wood, charcoal, agriculture residue & animal waste
Fuelwood accounts for more than 90% of biomass-sourcedenergy
Harvested from natural forests
Used in both urban and rural areas
Use of biomass for off-grid electricity production ishowever insignificant
Only 5 MW installed
LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Huge hydropower potential
Estimated at 108 GW from its 4 main riverbasins(Ayeryarwaddy, Chindwin, Thanlwin, and Sittaung)
Only 4,000 MW of hydropower capacity has been developed
36 projects are formed until 2030
Hydropower contributes to 70% of the total electricity generation
LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Large potential
(around 365 TWh per year)
High initial cost, not enough available data on wind energy sources to evaluate suitable sites for
the construction of wind turbines, & development at the experimental and research phase
The industry is underdeveloped
3 wind turbines are operational
for a total of 5,4 kW
LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
High solar radiation levels
Especially in the Central Dry Zone area
Potential is estimated at 52,000 TWh per year
High initial cost, development still at the research and experimental stage industry is
underdeveloped
4 solar projects of 530 MW have been recentlysigned
BARRIERS TO RENEWABLE ENERGYDEVELOPMENT IN MYANMAR
Policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks
Information and technicalcapacity
Financing and investments
POLICY, REGULATORY, AND INSTITUTIONALFRAMEWORKS
… A better policy and regulatoryframeworks, clear direction and leadershipfrom the government in the form of policiesand regulations
Myanmar’s current policy support, budgetaryprovision, and regulatory regime favour thedevelopment of fossil-fuel energy sources insteadof RE resources
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POLICY, REGULATORY, AND INSTITUTIONALFRAMEWORKS
… A targeted, well developed policy frameworkfor promoting energy efficiency andconservation, with legislative standards, adedicated organization at the national level tosupport it, and specific incentives to encourageenergy savings
The government aims to save 8% of the total primaryenergy consumption by 2030 (compared to 2005)LA
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INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY
… Information and educational programs towards
the population
… Skill transfer system for local entrepreneurs from
national companies, to upgrade their green energy facilities
… Maintenance capacity and additionalinfrastructure investments. The infrastructure is aging
and leads to frequent power supply shortages, especiallyduring the summer monthsLA
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FINANCING AND INVESTMENTS
… Financial capital to support research and
development, market-based investment programs, anddevelopment of physical infrastructures
… Solid regulatory framework, which makes it
hard for the private sector, banks and lending facilitiesto enhance their investments in renewable energysystemsLA
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OF …
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCALING-UP REFROM THE MYANMAR ACTION PLAN FOR
GREEN GROWTH (BY GREEN LOTUS)
General Recommendations
Focus on Solar, Wind,
Hydropower and Biomass Energy
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Draft a clear policy framework forrenewable energies
Definition of RE
Clear guidelines and orientations
Focal Ministry (MOST) should bestrengthened in his mission of developing REand a specific department should becreated
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Clearly support renewable energy Cooperate with internationalorganizations
Recognize the RE solutions alreadyimplemented by local populations
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Prioritize on Decentralized RenewableEnergy (DRE) solutions
Focus in developing DRE solutionsalongside grid development
Transfer responsibilities about REdevelopment to region or stategovernments
Implementing demonstrators
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Encourage seasonal diversificationof Hydro, Solar and Wind Even if wind energy is less predictablethan the others, it is possible to considerhybrid renewable energy system basedon these 3 energies
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Integrate renewable energies intorural development strategies RE has to be integrated in a holisticapproach of rural development:
End-uses of clean electricity can bescaled-up
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Communicate on the national gridroll-out Impacts on private companies’ businessplan
Deployment of the national grid shouldsupport off-grid options when they arecost-competitive
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Facilitate foreign investment Risk mitigation tools, improvement ofinformation access and transparency onland management and rules to invest inthe country
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Design Standard Power PurchaseAgreement (SPPA) regulation
Then, set technical standards for theimplementation of the infrastructuresinspired by ASEAN standards
Shift emphasis to high-quality material andinclude maintenance and minimum warranteesduring planning and procurement stages
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSPOLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Set interconnection rules betweenlocal grids and national grid Improve the quality of the electricitydelivered and substantial revenue forsmall power producers
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSREGIONAL INTEGRATION, NETWORKING AND CAPACITYBUILDING
Empower local population’s capacitybuilding and community engagementto support sustainable solutions
Organize technical training about cleantechnologies
Develop an awareness program aboutRE solutions with an emphasis aboutquality materials
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSREGIONAL INTEGRATION, NETWORKING AND CAPACITYBUILDING
Organize technical trainings for allrelevant stakeholders, includingregulators, banks and donors Technical training for the main actorssuch as decisions makers and regulators,banks, and donors, organized byinternational/national experts
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSREGIONAL INTEGRATION, NETWORKING AND CAPACITYBUILDING
Enhance academic research onrenewable energy Innovation and academic transfer,and development of national research
FOCUS ON SOLAR ENERGY
Develop a recycling mechanism forenergy systems waste, such asbattery used in solar home systems Prevent from damaging theenvironment
Regulations or financial incentivesdeveloped by the government
FOCUS ON SOLAR ENERGY
Promote quality materials Quality materials, if properly installedand operated, will be cheaper on thelong run
FOCUS ON WIND ENERGY
Improve data on wind potential, todefine a “wind resource map” The last studies in this area, led byJapanese organizations, have beenmade almost fifteen years ago (NEDOin 1997 and JICA in 2001)
FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER ENERGY
Prioritize small and medium scalehydropower over largescaleinfrastructure projects
Small and medium-scale hydropowerprojects represent a more sustainable,economically viable and socially acceptablealternative to large-scale hydropowerprojects
FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER ENERGY
Systematize Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) and publicconsultation for hydropower projects
Such studies and consultation arealready implemented for many projects;it would be necessary to make themmandatory
FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER ENERGY
Clarify licensing process andregistration To scale up micro-hydropower plantsand address local practitioner’s issues
FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER ENERGY
Develop productive use ofelectricity for social benefits Small and medium-size companieswould have the ability to developwhile individuals would use theelectricity for lighting
FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER ENERGY
Create an inter-country commission to minimize the impact on rivers
(Example: Mekong River Commission) An international cooperation between ASEAN members would aim to: Gather development objectives,
Induce a geographical perspective (instead of boundaries perspective),
Reduce the costs of projects implementation
FOCUS ON BIOMASS ENERGY
Initiate a transition toward cleanbio energy uses Strong potential to develop modernbio energy uses with innovativetechnologies
3 drivers: proper technology,regulation & financial mechanism
THANK YOU!Our next conference
Green Construction in Myanmar
October 16th
Yangon City Hall
www.green-lotus.org