Sustainable Rural Electrification Project Management Case Studies & Analysis PDF

SUSTAINABLE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES & ANALYSIS IS STRATEGY, MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITION INTRODUCTION Universal access to energy is essential for sustainable development, particularly in rural a...

SUSTAINABLE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES & ANALYSIS IS STRATEGY, MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITION INTRODUCTION Universal access to energy is essential for sustainable development, particularly in rural and isolated communities, where energy poverty remains a significant challenge. Despite global progress, nearly 760 million people, mostly in rural areas, still lack access to electricity. This presentation examines three rural electrification projects led by ACCIONA, a global nonprofit organization, focusing on their management models, sustainability, and the impact of innovative governance, technology, and business strategies in providing energy to underserved populations. KEY MANAGEMENT MODEL 01 Governance Model - Defines the roles, relationships, and responsibilities of the various stakeholders involved in the project. This includes project owners, operators, financiers, regulators, local governments, and the communities benefiting from the energy access. COMPONENTS 02 Technological Model - Refers to the choice of energy generation technology used in the project, taking into account the local context, geography, and energy needs. This includes decisions on the type of energy source (renewable or non- renewable), the type of system (standalone or grid-connected), and the sustainability of the technology. 03 Business Model - Determines how energy systems are financed, acquired, maintained, and operated, ensuring the affordability of energy services for end users while covering operational and maintenance costs. CASE STUDY 1 – LUZ EN CASA CAJAMARCA (PERU) Scope: 3910 households across 188 communities (12 years). Governance Model: 5P model (promoter, private sector, public sector, people, partners), privately owned and operated. Technological Model: Standalone SHS (solar home systems). Business Model: Fee-for-service (postpaid). Impact: Affordable access, high user satisfaction, reduced carbon emissions. Challenges: Remote location made maintenance difficult, low availability of repair staff. CASE STUDY 2 – LUZ EN CASA OAXACA (MEXICO) Scope: 8525 households in 628 communities (9 years). Governance Model: 5P model with third-party operators Technological Model: Standalone SHS (solar home systems). Business Model: Buy-financed systems, punctual maintenance payment. Impact: Subsidized costs, improved repair service, carbon reduction. Challenges: High maintenance costs for users led to low repair rates and system abandonment. CASE STUDY 3 – LUZ EN CASA AMAZONIA (PERU) Scope: 1518 households in 58 communities (5 years). Governance Model: 5P model, privately owned, operated by owner and third party. Technological Model: Standalone SHS (solar home systems). Business Model: Fee-for-service (prepaid). Impact: 100% user satisfaction, significant energy savings, reduced carbon emissions. The implementation of PAYG systems also has a positive impact in operation and management Challenges: Missed opportunity to integrate ICT for better fee collection. IMPACT OF MANAGEMENT MODEL CONFIGURATIONS (SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY) Governance model and community involvement are essential for social sustainability. Community Learning Centers (CLCs) and Community Energy Facilitators (CEFs) improved local engagement, maintenance, and knowledge transfer. Projects with local community involvement in operational tasks showed better sustainability. IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL MODEL CONFIGURATIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY) Technological choice was critical for environmental sustainability. Standalone solar home systems (SHS) is ideal for remote communities with minimal environmental impact. They offer high sustainability and reduces carbon emmissions. IMPACT OF BUSINESS MODEL CONFIGURATIONS (ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY) Business model was the most significant factor for economic sustainability. Fee-for-Service (EaaS) models (postpaid/prepaid) ensured affordability in Luz en Casa Cajamarca and Luz en Casa Amazonia. Subsidization and regulated tariffs helped reduce costs for users in Luz en Casa Oaxaca.  CONCLUSION Rural electrification projects need tailored models to fit local contexts. Fee-for-service (EaaS) ensures affordability and maintenance, while ICT improves efficiency. Renewable technologies support environmental goals, and efficient business models ensure long-term economic sustainability. THANK YOU!