Project summary

Based on the successful implementation of multi-user solar hybrid grids (MSG) in Europe, this project deals with the design of rural village electrification technology and schemes for rural communities, schools, or dispensaries in Mediterranean partner countries. With the following strategic objectives for cost-effective:

For this purpose, this project further develops and adapts an integrated approach, covering all aspects required (social, economical, financial and technical) for long term sustainable energy service achieved with hybrid systems. This approach is elaborated in a common effort between partners in the European Union and Mediterranean partner countries.

There is an initial preparation phase addressing research on technological, socio-economic and institutional issues in each target country covered by this project (Morocco, Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon), which are all crucial for successful implementation.

The systems to be developed are adapted to the context in Mediterranean partner countries, such as high robustness, and additional communications for remote monitoring. They are based on a locally appropriate energy mix based on photovoltaic plus wind or micro-hydraulic, and fuel, feeding local micro grids. Intelligent energy distribution devices assure reliable energy service for each user so that a high level of energy efficiency and demand side management is achieved during the operation of the systems.

The project previews dissemination of results using a rural electrification manual, local dissemination actions in each target country, one training seminar and one international conference targeting at specialists from all Mediterranean partner countries these two sessions will be done with the help of two UN agencies (UNESCO and ESCWA).