Studies
Renewable energy. Information systems Rural electrification
Development of regional electrification plans based on geospatial planning tools
| Country : | Madagascar . |
| Client : | ADER - Rural Electrification Development Agency (Madagascar) |
| Start Date : | October 2009 |
| Completion Date : | May 2010 |
| Value of services : | 178 020 € |
| Funder : | GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) |
| Associate/Partner : | N/A |
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| Description : |
In the framework of the implementation of the rural electrification national policy, the Rural Electrification Development Agency (ADER) of Madagascar wishes to develop regional electrification plans for the 22 regions of the country. To initiate this programme, IED provided consulting services focusing on two main objectives: (i) Develop electrification plans for 3 regions of Madagascar, through a proven planning methodology and using a planning software based on a Geographic Information System (GIS); the regional plans developed exploit local renewable energy potentials (hydro, biomass, PV), as well as opportunities for grid connection (ii) Assist ADER in the development of a 4th regional plan in order to ensure the smooth capacity transfer of methodology and tools, so that ADER will be able to replicate the planning study to the 18 other regions The plans developed will direct future investments in the sector. |
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| Description of the Actual Services Provided | 1. Collection of necessary data for planning study 2. Identification of Development Poles (priority localities for electrification because of their socio-economic development potential) 3. Assessment of electricity market and load forecast over the planning period 4. Identification of electricity supply options 5. Comparison and optimised selection of supply options 6. Access to basic energy services 7. Development of regional master plans at short, middle and long term, investments planning, institutional and financial scheme development 8. Capacity building: rural electrification planning methodology and tool (rural electrification planning tool GEOSIM©), Geographic Information System (GIS) |