Solar Water Optimizing Solar Power for Refugees & Host Communities in Chad
01 February 2016
What is it?
Solar water
Where?
213,000 refugees &
++ host communities Solar water
Why? SUDANESE
$91M
refugees
$80M
300,000 $59M 2016
Solar water
= 20,000
Water availability?
14 L / day / person Solar water
What $ benefit?
$0.4M / year SAVING in 9 camps*
Solar water
What social benefit? Empowerment of refugees & Local Authorities in H2O management and skill building
Pacific Coexistence through water and street lights
Solar water
What
benefit?
↑ Water production 20L / day / person in 9 camps Solar water
How much? Contingency Solar equipment
Solar H2O x 1
Optimization
Solar water
What strengths? Existing Experiences Amnaback Camp & 5 health centers
Proved Saving $100,000 saved in 2014 & 2015 in Amnaback camp $120,000 installation fee almost recovered
Expertise on Solar available in Chad
20 years long lifespan Solar water
When?
Implementation
2017 Q1 Q2 Feasibility study Q1 2016 2018 Solar water
Technically how? Phased approach Close follow-ups 2 engineers & 2 HCR WASH experts
Experts from donors
Accountability of HCR Chad Solar water
Exit Strategy Water Management Committee Maintenance, income generation, and cash flow management
Local Authority Participation Full handover within 3 years of installation Solar water
Why it makes sense?
Solar water