Energy SME Program

 

A brief summary of the project:

The project will provide technical assistance (TA) to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), non governmental organizations (NGOs), Coops, and Government in order to increase the role of MSME in Nicaragua’s energy supply, strengthen and diversify smallscale energy supply chains, and increase access to modern energy. The project will focus on the following areas:

 

(i) Biomass. Cosponsor the “Second Mesoamerican Woodenergy Forum” in Managua; strengthen MSME to improve wood fuel supply chains; provide TA to CNE and other national stakeholders on biomass technologies and market development; analyze ongoing programs for improved stoves; provide TA to MSME and support technology transfer.

 

(ii) Hydro power and village grids. TA to MSME interested in: pico hydro supply; charging batteries for dispersed users around village grids (e.g., using the excess of hydro plants during times of low local energy load).

 

(iii)PVbased power supply for remote uses. Strengthen new and existing players by passing on lessons learned on sales, financing and O&M for SHS to diversify the local market which is currently dominated by one firm. Address local shortage in PV module supply. Increase M&E efficiency. Assess potential and develop and implement and incentive scheme for PVPico” i. e., PVmodules from 5 to 15 Wp powering enhanced, portable ICTLightingKits which will be sold (or leased) by rural MSME and allow to serve the lowest income strata.

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