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Preparation of Technical Implementation Manual for Renewable Energy

Standardizing renewable energy implementation for rural facilities

The client provided 33 rural health posts, schools and water service facilities with solar PV systems to enhance service quality. ERG developed the Project Implementation Manual which was used to evaluate their energy demand, size PV facilities and prepare equipment specifications. The manual was also used for installation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

Client

Plan International, Ethiopia

Year

2008-2009

Duration

3 months

Location

Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Develop comprehensive implementation manual
  • Create energy demand assessment tools
  • Standardize PV system sizing methodology
  • Establish monitoring and evaluation framework

Outcomes

  • Technical implementation manual
  • Energy demand assessment for 33 facilities
  • PV system specifications and sizing
  • Installation and M&E guidelines