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RuRal ElEctRificationNetworks · Studies · Tenders · Monitoring Electrical power greatly improves our living conditions and quality of life. It is a precondition for development no matter where we are in the world. Supplying electricity to rural areas is a particularly complex challenge. Areas not connected to the grid usually have no access to important infrastructure, such as running water, paved roads, health care, education and communications. As a result, sources of income are scarce.Solar power, with its low operational costs, is often the least-cost option for electrifying rural areas. Today, governments of developing countries are gradually becoming aware of the potential of solar electrification systems. However, lack of experience combined with a lack of structure within local and national governing bodies in developing countries means that such projects require support from international experts. PSE offers assistance to all involved public and private parties, providing initial studies, organizing networking events and monitoring the long term success of electrification programs. RuRal ElEctRification – ouR answER to thE challEngEDevelopment by the sunPSE evaluates solar hybrid systems in Malaysia (Sabah, Malaysia, October 2010)connecting for successPublic and private organizations meet to develop projects in solar energy (Kampala, Uganda, October 2009)BEnEfit fRoM ouR RuRal ElEctRification EXPERtisE„PSE networking events „PSE networking events „PSE networking events connected us with the right connected us with the right connected us with the right business contacts and gave business contacts and gave business contacts and gave access to o? -grid markets.“access to o? -grid markets.“access to o? -grid markets.“frank heise sales Director stand alone systemssales Director stand alone systemssales Director stand alone systemscentrosolar ag, germanycentrosolar ag, germanynEtwoRKingConnecting organizations involved in rural electri-fi cation can uncover project opportunities and accelerate existing projects. Public organizations like development aid organizations or development banks can exchange ideas and, working with private solar companies as needed, develop projects that deliver substantial benefi ts to all.Drawing upon a network of partners and colleagues, PSE organizes delegation visits and meetings that connect organizations and opportunities, creating an effi cient forum for discussion and decision-making. stuDiEsPSE feasibility studies provide rural electrifi cation programs with critical information for the approval and development of projects. Feasibility studies collect fi eld data and assess that the right conditions exist for project success, from a technical, social and fi nancial perspective. These studies provide program sponsors with an assessment of project potential, an estimation of benefi ts generated from the effort and investment, and an evaluation of project risk points.Essential technical know-howTendering requires detailed knowledge „Working with PSE helped „Working with PSE helped us channel private and public us channel private and public organizations towards solar organizations towards solar energy solutions.“ahmad hadri haris, national Project leader, MBiPV Projectnational Project leader, MBiPV ProjectMinistry of Energy, green technology Ministry of Energy, green technology Ministry of Energy, green technology and water Malaysiaand water Malaysialong-term success throughout monitoringPSE monitors the technical performance of solar home systems in Bangladesh over a period of 4 years (Barisal, Bangladesh, May 2008)tEnDERsThe process of gaining approvals and documenting necessary steps for a project can sometimes be daunting. Experienced PSE management consultants assist tendering agencies. We work out technical specifi cations according to state of the art and in respect to the local requirements, ensuring the tendering process is completed professionally and effi ciently.MonitoRingProjects that are successfully deployed may still face challenges that affect long-term operation and limit projected benefi ts.PSE monitoring studies evaluate the long-term success of projects in the fi eld using a systematic approach that evaluates both technical and fi nancial performance. A statistically signifi cant number of fi eld visits, sometimes in the thousands, are performed over many months following program deployment. PSE consultants use observations from fi eld visits to provide actionable recommendations to project sponsors, highlighting issues that can extend the life of the project, and protect the investment of hard work and capital.„Introducing ? nancial risk management by PSE has added reliability to our successful solar program.“s.M. formanul islam, Director legal affairs and company secretary infrastucture Development company limited (iDcol) BangladeshouR offERSince 2004 PSE coordinates and executes a range of events and studies that facilitate rural electrifi cation programs. Our consulting services provide expertise and generate critical information for program decision-making and success. Working exclusively in solar technology, PSE consultants have the technical skills and the network contacts to connect public and private stakeholders in rural electrifi cation. ouR cliEntsDEVEloPMEnt aiD oRganiZations, goVERnMEnt MinistRiEs anD agEnciEs PSE provides development aid organizations and national ministries and agencies with the benefi ts of an external observer. PSE facilitates assessments of program potential and risks. PSE compiles reports to link technical and fi nancial information allowing our clients to make investment decisions and realize long-term benefi ts.solaR tEchnologY coMPaniEsSolar technology companies looking to expand into new markets can leverage the fi eld expertise and technical knowledge of PSE consultants. Product assessments, market potential and network contacts provide important information for making business decisions about new market entries.contact us anD asK aBout ouR EXtEnsiVE REfEREncEs in East-afRica anD south-East asia.PsE headquartersFreiburg / GermanyPSE AGRafael WieseHead of Consulting Department Emmy-Noether-Strasse 279110 FreiburgGermanyPhone: (++49) 761 - 479 14-24E-Mail: consulting@pse.dewww.pse.de