Early Lessons from Implementation of Wind Power Technology for Climate Change Adaptation

1. Early Lessons from Implementation of Wind Power Technology for Climate Change Adaptation • By J T Chigwada , Programme Manager, ZERO Regional Environment Organisation, Harare, Zimbabwe • johannes@zeroregional.com Presentation by ZERO

2. Power from the Wind Improving rural livelihoods through renewable energy provision Presentation by ZERO

3. PROJECT BACKGROUND • Funded by the Dutch Government • Project Sites: Temaruru Business Centre and Clinic (Rusape), Msampa Fishing Camp (Kariba), Chikukwa Permaculture Training Centre (Chimanimani), Wiltshire Headquarters Clinic (Chivhu) and Vungu Secondary School (Lower Gweru) • Project implemented in three phases: phase 1 -1990 – 1993 • Phase 2 –1998- 2001 • Phase 3 2006--2010 Presentation by ZERO

4. BROAD OBJECTIVE To contribute in a meaningful and practical way, to the provision of an affordable and renewable energy alternative to the rural people of Zimbabwe for poverty alleviation Presentation by ZERO

5. Expected Outputs • Production and installation of at least six wind turbines; • Wind technology demonstrations at selected village sites so as to showcase the technology; • Production and distribution of training manuals and other awareness-raising material on the applicability and use of the wind turbine; and • A better-informed public on the use of wind to generate electricity. • Alternative sources of livelihoods provision Presentation by ZERO

6. Phase 1 • Focus was on monitoring of wind speeds and installations of pilot wind generators. • Wind data collection was carried out at four sites: Chivhu, Karoi, Mt Darwin and Rusape and then computed this information to create a data bank. Presentation by ZERO

7. Phase 2 • Three 50-Watt Marlec wind generators providing 1 12-volt direct current (DC), through a charge controller were installed during the period in Chimanimani District • Generators were installed at Chayamiti, Chikukwa and Shinja. Another generator was installed at Dumbabwe Clinic in Makoni. This phase provided the operational experience in local conditions Presentation by ZERO

8. Phase 2 • Results from the wind monitoring programme and meteorological data suggested that usable wind resources are available in 20 to 35% of Zimbabwe. Presentation by ZERO

9. Phase 3 • Use of energy for water pumping • Sitting and drilling of boreholes for water provision • Establishment of fruit, nutrional and herbal gardens • Establishment of drip irrigation • Establishment of beekeeping and mushroom growing • Growing of Jatropha curcas as a live fence • Establishment of biodiesel processing plant • Establishment of a small bakery Presentation by ZERO

10. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Market survey to gauge market response • Setting up battery charging systems • Socio-economic study to assess economic viability of wind-powered water pumping system • Production of 1kW and 4kW wind turbines • Local personnel trained on basic repair work and maintenance • 1 drilled borehole • Provision of 36 beehives Presentation by ZERO

11. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (contd) • Production of an operator’s manual for the wind system • Formation of Community Trusts to take charge of the project • Creation of partnership between Govt., an NGO (ZERO) and a private company (Powervision Pvt. Ltd.) Presentation by ZERO

12. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (contd) • Raised awareness on wind power (renewable energy) • Destroyed the myth that Zimbabwe does not have enough wind speed to warrant wind turbines Presentation by ZERO

13. Power Source Comparison Presentation by ZERO

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18. Project Impact • Introduction of barber shop, an Electronic shop and a hair salon • Increased sales of groceries, including beer • Charging of car batteries done locally • Access to a clinic (health services) (24hrs) • Improved living standards of rural women, men and the youth • Improved incomes through beekeeping by rural women, men and youth Presentation by ZERO

19. Layout of the wind mini-grid community power system Presentation by ZERO

20. The Temaruru/ Dumbamwe Community Power Trust Ministry BOARD OF TRUSTEES Local Government (RDCs) Utility Industry Institutions NGO/ZERO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES Community Technical Residents Business Administrative Financial EMPLOYEES Accounts Maintenance Operations Clinic USERS Batteries Grid Residents Business School Presentation by ZERO

21. Conclusion • An approach to rural electrification that combines all of the above-interlinked aspects therefore stands a good chance of success and sustainability • The combination of different stakeholders brings a valuable range of strength and out look to the project development. • The use of locally manufactured equipment and skills provides invaluable experience and show cases the potential of locally initiated solutions, whilst ensuring future backup. Presentation by ZERO

22. ZERO’s Vision • To be a leading organisation in advancing a peaceful, democratic and prosperous southern Africa built upon the equitable distribution and effective management of land resources. (It is dynamic and flexible and within its ambits the gender equation can be included) Presentation by ZERO

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