Renewable energy and eco utility technologies in a residence setting This project aims to enforce a breakthrough in the implementation of geothermal energy, solar thermal energy and sustainable utility technologies in Ghana. This pilot will introduce geothermic energy (floor cooling) and grey water systems in Ghana in (beach) eco residences (at the beach near Prampram). At this residence the joint venture will deliver its services resulting from the PSI project. Apart from sustainable energy systems the project will also introduce a hospitality and facility management business model delivering central infrastructure services at the residence facilitating the house owners with booking services for times that they are absent, security, restaurant, etc.The project will result in the first eco residence, of which homes are cooled by ground water. This project will be the showcase that the joint venture partners, Bening Technical Support & Innovations (Zeist) and sister company Akuse Paradise Beach Resort Ltd (Accra), Eankrow Construction & Engineering Services Ltd (Accra) and investment company Logis Beheer B.V. (Onderdendam), will use to sell these techniques to third parties. The project will create 140 new jobs. Heavy knowledge dissemination and transfer and local assemblage will lead to a high repeat potential and lower investment cost for these technologies in the future in Ghana. The project will be completely embedded in the local economy. The whole local business chain will be involved in the project, thus creating many indirect jobs (up to 280 during the project implementation) as well.Status October 2017: The project is still in the building phase. The residence has not been finalised yet. However the beach restaurant is already operational.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The project will comply with lands and commission acts, the environmental sanitation policy and national building regulations. An Environmental Impact Assessment will be executed. The project in itself is environmentally sustainable. Furthermore, the business will finance a foundation that helps developing the adjoining village.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsLocal wages are above minimum wage. Project partners have chosen to source and train employees locally. For key positions external companies will be contracted (facility management, supervision of the construction phase etc). The external companies will train local management. Labour contracts will be based on working days of 8 hours and 5 working days a week. The joint venture will also offer fringe benefits e.g. pension benefits, health insurance, housing, transport, subsidised meals and drinks, literacy and supplemental education after work. An employee council will be established as well.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeGrey water techniques and geothermal energy have not been introduced to Ghana yet. Solar thermal hot water has, but is still not common. These technologies will reduce electricity consumption with 70% and tap water consumption with 55%. A number of technicians will be trained in order to be able to maintain the technologies and further roll out sales of renewable energy solutions to third parties in a later stage. A residence in itself is not new for the country, but the second home concept, where home owners can rent their homes via the office of the residence will be unique. Building cost for the houses have not been included in the PSI project budget. The residence will be used as a showcase for future clients.•	Chain effectsLocal tour operators, a hospitality management group and transport companies will be contracted. Food and beverages will be bought locally as well.House owners will benefit from the 70% cost reduction on utility costs.•	Impact on the sectorThird parties (e.g. construction companies, installation companies) will be trained in sustainable technologies. These companies will get access to these new technologies. Furthermore, the joint venture will cooperate with different schools and universities in the Netherlands and Ghana to transfer knowledge and experience.•	EnvironmentThe project introduces new sustainable techniques that can save 70% on energy and 55% on water use. By using the floor cooling system, environmentally unfriendly air-conditioning systems are no longer necessary. For construction environmentally friendly materials will be used, that harmonise with the environment.•	Position of womenMore than 55% of the workforce will consist of women. In the event of equal capacities, women will be preferred.•	Impact on waterThe technology introduced will save 55% on water use. When applied in more building projects in the future, this can add up to a lot of water saved. The goal is twofold. First, sustainable energy provision (e.g. geothermal and solar energy) will be integrated in a residential setting. Secondly, a new hospitality and facility management business model will be offered to house owners. By the end of the