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Optimising Energy Demand in Rural Communities via Precision Agriculture Technology (SWIFT) Due to the high irrigation and related energy load requirements of farmers growing horticulture crops, ability to analyse historical and future irrigation/energy demand is crucial to assess feasibility/develop mini-grids and monitor energy-demand fluctuations during implementation. This project will upscale SWIFT (Soil Water Index Forecasting Technology) to provide historical and future irrigation demand at 10m HR and 2meter depth via AI powered system and EO aided crop detection method to project energy demand, assess the applicable energy sources mix (hydro/solar/wind) and provided detailed mini-grid design. By producing a technology that will de-risk mini-grid developments via the reliable, affordable and efficient information it supplies, SWIFT will incentivise investors to enter the rural electrification energy market in sub-Sharan countries. Due to the high irrigation and related energy load requirements of farmers growing horticulture crops, ability to analyse historical and future irrigation/energy demand is crucial to assess feasibility/develop mini-grids and monitor energy-demand fluctuations during implementation. This project will upscale SWIFT (Soil Water Index Forecasting Technology) to provide historical and future irrigation demand at 10m HR and 2meter depth via AI powered system and EO aided crop detection method to project energy demand, assess the applicable energy sources mix (hydro/solar/wind) and provided detailed mini-grid design. By producing a technology that will de-risk mini-grid developments via the reliable, affordable and efficient information it supplies, SWIFT will incentivise investors to enter the rural electrification energy market in sub-Sharan countries.
Gasification of agricultural waste streams for the secure cooking gas supply of rural and isolated communities in Pakistan (GAS-SCRIPt) In response to this unmet need of low-cost, secure and sustainable supply of cooking-gas to the rural and deprived regions of Pakistan, Hybrid Gasification Ltd UK (HGL) in collaboration with Durham University UK (DU) and Global Engineering and Marketing Pakistan (GEM) are developing a gasification technology 'GAS-SCRIPt' which utilises agricultural and household waste as feedstock to produce high calorific value (20MJ per m3) clean cooking syngas (Mixture of H2, CH4, CO and CO2).

Through this 12 months project, the consortium will prove the feasibility of designing, building and testing a 10kg per hr throughput electrically heated pyrolysis system for the gasification of agriculture residues and household waste into syngas and biochar. The plant will be installed and tested at a testing site (Rangeenpur, Lahore, Pakistan) and electricity needs of the GAS-SCRIPt operations will be fully met by solar powered generator. In response to this unmet need of low-cost, secure and sustainable supply of cooking-gas to the rural and deprived regions of Pakistan, Hybrid Gasification Ltd UK (HGL) in collaboration with Durham University UK (DU) and Global Engineering and Marketing Pakistan (GEM) are developing a gasification technology 'GAS-SCRIPt' which utilises agricultural and household waste as feedstock to produce high calorific value (20MJ per m3) clean cooking syngas (Mixture of H2, CH4, CO and CO2).

Through this 12 months project, the consortium will prove the feasibility of designing, building and testing a 10kg per hr throughput electrically heated pyrolysis system for the gasification of agriculture residues and household waste into syngas and biochar. The plant will be installed and tested at a testing site (Rangeenpur, Lahore, Pakistan) and electricity needs of the GAS-SCRIPt operations will be fully met by solar powered generator.
Rice Straw Biogas Hub Rice is the number 1 food crop globally: 91% of it is produced and consumed in Asia and it is the staple for more than half the world's population. However, for every kilogram of rice we eat, a kilo of straw is also produced. Not to be confused with husks, which cover the grains and are taken to a mill, the stems and leaves of the rice plant are left in the fields after harvest. Rice straw is difficult to remove from paddy fields, which are often flooded and in remote areas. It is high in silica, making it a poor fuel or animal feed.

It is also not suitable to incorporate into flooded rice fields due to slow degradation and high greenhouse gas emissions, so burning is farmers' main option for clearing fields. Across Asia, a staggering 300 million tonnes of rice straw go up in smoke every year, releasing a lethal cocktail of gases and black carbon that triple risks of increased respiratory diseases and accelerate climate change. Rice is responsible for 48% of global crop emissions: more CO2e than the whole global aviation industry combined. A recent IFPRI study calculated the health costs of crop residue burning to be $30 billion annually in North India alone, rising to $190 billion in five years.

To address this crisis a British SME, Straw Innovations Ltd, was started in 2016 as a spin-out from pioneering international research on the subject. The company's founder, Craig Jamieson, assembled consortia and secured Energy Catalyst co-funding to establish an industrial pilot plant in the Philippines, collecting rice straw and fermenting it to produce clean-burning methane gas. The whole system had to be specially designed since no existing technologies were suitable for the purpose.

The plant is now operational, with many techno-economic breakthroughs. Local farmers strongly support it and are waiting for scale-up so they can benefit from its efficient, clean energy services. Rice is known as a "Poverty Crop" because farmers often struggle to afford energy-intensive equipment that could improve their yields add value to their crop. Therefore, this project will demonstrate a complete system of 500ha harvesting, straw removal, biogas-powered rice drying and storage plus efficient milling. The "Rice Straw Biogas Hub" will offer these as affordable, value-adding commercial services to the rice farmers, avoiding their need to buy and maintain expensive equipment, and enabling them to triple incomes whilst protecting the environment. This project will demonstrate a complete system of 500ha harvesting, straw removal, biogas-powered rice drying and storage plus efficient milling. The "Rice Straw Biogas Hub" will offer these as affordable, value-adding commercial services to the rice farmers, avoiding their need to buy and maintain expensive equipment, and enabling them to triple incomes whilst protecting the environment.
GRIPS ( Grid Resiliency through Intelligent Photovoltaic & Storage) Swanbarton will lead a project with Gham Power, Practical Action Consulting, HiT Power Limited and Scene Connect to improve access to clean, reliable energy in Nepal. Improving electricity supply reliability and increasing renewable generation penetration will both reduce pollution and support economic growth.

Gham Power will install an integrated solar PV and dual chemistry battery power supply system on a site in the Kathmandu valley to trial innovative new power control and monitoring systems. Swanbarton, leaders in energy storage and microgrids, will provide innovative battery control technology. HiT Power Limited will provide an advanced switch and a seamless grid-forming power conversion system. Scene Connect will provide an advanced distribution network monitoring solution. Practical Action Consulting will assess the solar PV and energy storage market, carry out a gender audit and write an action plan to promote training and development to meet targets for gender and social inclusion, and study the impact of the growth of the clean energy sector on recruitment and employment in the workforce. Gham Power will install an integrated solar PV and dual chemistry battery power supply system on a site in the Kathmandu valley to trial innovative new power control and monitoring systems. Swanbarton, leaders in energy storage and microgrids, will provide innovative battery control technology. HiT Power Limited will provide an advanced switch and a seamless grid-forming power conversion system. Scene Connect will provide an advanced distribution network monitoring solution. Practical Action Consulting will assess the solar PV and energy storage market, carry out a gender audit and write an action plan to promote training and development to meet targets for gender and social inclusion, and study the impact of the growth of the clean energy sector on recruitment and employment in the workforce.
Floating Instream Tidal and Solar (FITS) Power Plant - Nepal Pilot Project Harvesting hydrokinetic energy from running river water presents a highly attractive addition to the existing renewable energy sectors. Critically, and unlike most other renewables, this technology guarantees a predictable and consistent energy output which can contribute to the baseload power requirements of its energy off-takers.

AEL has developed an innovative hybrid technology which couples run-of-river hydrokinetic generation with solar - the Floating Instream Tidal and Solar (FITS) power plant. FITS technology has been specifically optimized for river deployments, and is scalable to enable both energy access and utility scale power generation.

This project will deliver the first fully developed FITS pilot, supplying constant renewable power to an off-grid community in rural Nepal. The electricity supplied will be used to provide lighting and cooking facilities to households in the community, and will additionally power water filtration and pumping equipment, providing access to clean water for drinking and water for agricultural industry. Harvesting hydrokinetic energy from running river water presents a highly attractive addition to the existing renewable energy sectors. Critically, and unlike most other renewables, this technology guarantees a predictable and consistent energy output which can contribute to the baseload power requirements of its energy off-takers.

AEL has developed an innovative hybrid technology which couples run-of-river hydrokinetic generation with solar - the Floating Instream Tidal and Solar (FITS) power plant. FITS technology has been specifically optimized for river deployments, and is scalable to enable both energy access and utility scale power generation.

This project will deliver the first fully developed FITS pilot, supplying constant renewable power to an off-grid community in rural Nepal. The electricity supplied will be used to provide lighting and cooking facilities to households in the community, and will additionally power water filtration and pumping equipment, providing access to clean water for drinking and water for agricultural industry.
Automatic Generator Replacement Trial Alp are going to remove the need for diesel generators forever. We are creating a new energy infrastructure that is future proofed, connected, intelligent and can deliver clean, reliable power at a fraction of the cost of diesel generation.

We take the pain of managing energy generation away from our customers, simply supplying them with the power they need at a price they can easily afford. Alp are going to remove the need for diesel generators forever. We are creating a new energy infrastructure that is future proofed, connected, intelligent and can deliver clean, reliable power at a fraction of the cost of diesel generation.

We take the pain of managing energy generation away from our customers, simply supplying them with the power they need at a price they can easily afford.
Enstorel-Bathal - mobile power for an island nation Our Enstorel based ZE-Gen project will develop a highly innovative yet simple to use cleantech system for the Philippines that we expect to become a compelling alternative to fossil fuel generators - a solution that can apply anywhere across the Islands.

It will offer reliable access to noise-free, pollution-free electricity in places the Grid may not be able to reach and at a cost to users which the Grid might never be able to match.

Enstorel is a safe and robust electricity collection, storage and delivery device with exciting potential in many diverse applications. For this application Enstorels will be smart-combined with Grid outlets and/or renewable sources through a proprietary system controller which will make investing in community projects for renewable energy generation far more attractive than today, especially in places where Grid connections are patchy or impractical. Our Enstorel based ZE-Gen project will develop a highly innovative yet simple to use cleantech system for the Philippines that we expect to become a compelling alternative to fossil fuel generators - a solution that can apply anywhere across the Islands.

It will offer reliable access to noise-free, pollution-free electricity in places the Grid may not be able to reach and at a cost to users which the Grid might never be able to match.

Enstorel is a safe and robust electricity collection, storage and delivery device with exciting potential in many diverse applications. For this application Enstorels will be smart-combined with Grid outlets and/or renewable sources through a proprietary system controller which will make investing in community projects for renewable energy generation far more attractive than today, especially in places where Grid connections are patchy or impractical.
Towards a new power infrastructure development path for rural Africa (PowerPath) Nanoé is a French-Malagasy social business moved by the ambition to amplify energy access and employment creation in rural Africa through the implementation of a new electrification model based on renewable energies, digital technologies and local entrepreneurship, named Lateral Electrification.

In the PowerPath project Nanoé collaborates with Technovative Solutions Limited, the University of Lancaster, TWI Limited and The Power Hub Limited and seek funding to develop a first of a kind progressive technological concept that clusters smaller power infrastructures (from solar nanogrid, to DC microgrid, to DC/AC minigrid) to deliver more intense energy services (like motor or thermal uses) in a way that ensures stable, abundant energy access through solar.

Further to technological development, the business model of PowerPath addresses a plurality of challenges related to the deployment and maintenance of the technologies related to the nanogrids/microgrids as they focus to the training and strong participation of not-skilled community members without gender discrimination to become technically skilled agents of the energy expansion.

In this context the project addresses sustainable development goals: SDG-7 (access to energy), SDG-8 (access to employment) and SDG-13 (development of sustainable energy practices). Nanoé is a French-Malagasy social business moved by the ambition to amplify energy access and employment creation in rural Africa through the implementation of a new electrification model based on renewable energies, digital technologies and local entrepreneurship, named Lateral Electrification.

In the PowerPath project Nanoé collaborates with Technovative Solutions Limited, the University of Lancaster, TWI Limited and The Power Hub Limited and seek funding to develop a first of a kind progressive technological concept that clusters smaller power infrastructures (from solar nanogrid, to DC microgrid, to DC/AC minigrid) to deliver more intense energy services (like motor or thermal uses) in a way that ensures stable, abundant energy access through solar.

Further to technological development, the business model of PowerPath addresses a plurality of challenges related to the deployment and maintenance of the technologies related to the nanogrids/microgrids as they focus to the training and strong participation of not-skilled community members without gender discrimination to become technically skilled agents of the energy expansion.

In this context the project addresses sustainable development goals: SDG-7 (access to energy), SDG-8 (access to employment) and SDG-13 (development of sustainable energy practices).
SolarSaver2 (SS2) Low Cost Energy Solution in Africa Energy Catalyst Round 10: Mid Stage SOLARSAVER2 focuses on delivering a sustainable business model for using innovative low carbon off grid drying solutions. The project aims to create value for small- and large-scale sub-Saharan agricultural producers and other stakeholders by adding a new sustainable technical and processing solution delivered at a pricing level suitable for deployment in Africa and Asia to create highly nutritious products and reduce food waste.

Fruit and vegetable products are of high moisture content. The key target is to significantly reduce the energy consumption, operating costs and carbon footprint of conventional drying techniques using an innovative low-temperature drying process. The sustainable delivery of low cost drying has a significant impact on the different sections of society such as the poor (majority of farmers) and women (about 50%) are catered for. Extensive operations and trials are planned with partners in Tanzania including local manufacturing.

The processing solution is such that it can be easily deployed on-farm at different degrees of decentralisation and in centralised small, medium and large-scale industrial sites. SOLARSAVER2 focuses on delivering a sustainable business model for using innovative low carbon off grid drying solutions. The project aims to create value for small- and large-scale sub-Saharan agricultural producers and other stakeholders by adding a new sustainable technical and processing solution delivered at a pricing level suitable for deployment in Africa and Asia to create highly nutritious products and reduce food waste.

Fruit and vegetable products are of high moisture content. The key target is to significantly reduce the energy consumption, operating costs and carbon footprint of conventional drying techniques using an innovative low-temperature drying process. The sustainable delivery of low cost drying has a significant impact on the different sections of society such as the poor (majority of farmers) and women (about 50%) are catered for. Extensive operations and trials are planned with partners in Tanzania including local manufacturing.

The processing solution is such that it can be easily deployed on-farm at different degrees of decentralisation and in centralised small, medium and large-scale industrial sites.
Cotton Footprint: transitioning the carbon intensive cotton and textiles industry to renewable infrastructure through a whole supply chain approach A collaboration to deliver affordable energy solutions in rural Pakistan communities who are integral to the farming and production of global cotton supplies. The Affordable Clean Energy Farm (ACE-Farm) is a novel insetting scheme that aims to redistribute capital via investments by fashion brands, textiles manufacturers and clean cotton networks to reduce the impact of their own carbon consumption.

This project will continue the work delivered by UK energy management company, Pilio, and Pakistan energy infrastructure company, SAMA^Verte, under an Energy Catalyst 8 funded feasibility study.

Within this continuation project, we will demonstrate the economic model that aims to bring clean and affordable energy access to Pakistan's 10m cotton workers. Our focus is on creating a multiplier effect via a range of ecosystem services, including household energy access, productive energy on industrial cotton farms (ginners) and enabling micro-enterprises to offer energy services and create new markets. Within this project Pilio will develop our technology platform, that measures the investment brands make in terms of carbon reduction and affordable energy uptake, as well as economic terms including ROI.

This project will be delivered in close working partnership with WWF Pakistan and global sustainability experts, Better Cotton. A collaboration to deliver affordable energy solutions in rural Pakistan communities who are integral to the farming and production of global cotton supplies. The Affordable Clean Energy Farm (ACE-Farm) is a novel insetting scheme that aims to redistribute capital via investments by fashion brands, textiles manufacturers and clean cotton networks to reduce the impact of their own carbon consumption.

This project will continue the work delivered by UK energy management company, Pilio, and Pakistan energy infrastructure company, SAMA^Verte, under an Energy Catalyst 8 funded feasibility study.

Within this continuation project, we will demonstrate the economic model that aims to bring clean and affordable energy access to Pakistan's 10m cotton workers. Our focus is on creating a multiplier effect via a range of ecosystem services, including household energy access, productive energy on industrial cotton farms (ginners) and enabling micro-enterprises to offer energy services and create new markets. Within this project Pilio will develop our technology platform, that measures the investment brands make in terms of carbon reduction and affordable energy uptake, as well as economic terms including ROI.

This project will be delivered in close working partnership with WWF Pakistan and global sustainability experts, Better Cotton.
RASSCOL Nepal: Retrofit Application of Spectrally Selective Coatings to Overhead Lines The project aims to demonstrate discontinuous cost savings in upgrading transmission and distribution capacity via the application of capacity-enhancing coatings to overhead lines. The project aims to demonstrate discontinuous cost savings in upgrading transmission and distribution capacity via the application of capacity-enhancing coatings to overhead lines.