REA津巴布韦介绍.pdf

1、PRESENTERCliff NhandaraPlanning&Technology Director(REF)To facilitate rapid and equitable electrification of rural areas in Zimbabwe.(Rural Electrification Fund Act 13.20,2002)Universal access to modern energy services by the rural communities of Zimbabwe by 2030REF MANDATEMandate-Key functions01Lon

2、g-term energy planning02Rural Energy Projects implementation 03.Fund management To undertake long term grid and off grid planning(Rural)To facilitate provision of sustainable modern energy infrastructure in rural areas of Zimbabwe.To undertake research,development and adaptation of new energy techno

3、logiesFUNDING SOURCESModest contribution ZERA SURPLUSVariable contribution.FISCAL ALLOCATIONS.By far the biggest source6%ELECTRICITY LEVYSolar equipment from Italy and China.DONATIONSThese have come as co-funding from development agencies such as UNDP for mini-gridsGRANTSAccessed 44m from CATIC in 2

4、008 CREDIT/LOAN FACILITIESNo.1No.6No.5No.2No.3No.42020InfogZZimbabwe level of electrification62%ZIM CENSUS 2022Solar Mini Grid Programme Mid-range solar mini-gridsBusiness model REF finances(Viability Gap Funding),constructs and jointly operates and maintain with the benefitting Communities.Developm

5、ent agencies like UNDP are joining hands with REF and private Investors to provide such systems with productive use.Typically 60kW-200kW in size supplying rural settlements-villages,institutions,business centers,Ruralcottage industries Current Energy source mixContribution towards Sustainable Develo

6、pment Goals(SDGs)The proposed 60-200 kW solar mini-grids project aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Inparticular,it aligns with SDG 1(No Poverty)and SDG 5(Gender Equality)by providing reliable electricity accessthat enhances the quality of life and empowers women through increas