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    Renewable solutions for refugee settlements
    Renewable solutions for refugee settlements
    Renewable solutions for refugee settlements
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    Renewable solutions for refugee settlements

    By International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

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    The report, prepared in collaboration with UN Refugee Agency, proposes renewable energy solutions to provide clean and reliable power to refugees and the humanitarian organisations.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIRENA
    Release dateDec 1, 2019
    ISBN9789292602604
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      Renewable solutions for refugee settlements - International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

      © IRENA 2019

      Unless otherwise stated, material in this publication may be freely used, shared, copied, reproduced, printed and/or stored, provided that appropriate acknowledgement is given to IRENA as the source and copyright holder. Material in this publication that is attributed to third parties may be subject to separate terms of use and restrictions, and appropriate permissions from these third parties may need to be secured before any use of such material.

      ISBN: 978-92-9260-170-6

      Citation: IRENA (2019), Renewables for refugee settlements: Sustainable energy access in humanitarian situations, International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi.

      About IRENA

      The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energyaccess, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

      www.irena.org

      Acknowledgements

      The report benefited from valuable feedback provided by Salvatore Vinci, Ali Yasir and Carlo Starace (IRENA), and by Joseph Hwani, Deribe Gurmu and Mahelet Tamene (UNHCR).

      IRENA is grateful for the support provided for the preparation of this report and for the missions to Ethiopia and Iraq of the following UNHCR colleagues: Alain Crausaz, Christian Guillot, Deribe Gurmu, Abdou Savadogo.

      IRENA is grateful for the generous support from the Walloon Government (Kingdom of Belgium), which made this report possible.

      Contributing authors: This report was authored by Emanuele Taibi and Aakarshan Vaid (IRENA) along with Mads Uhlin Hansen, Mark Hankins, Mark Kiilu-Muinde and Piotr Pawel Kwasowski (Kube Energy).

      Available for download: www.irena.org/publications

      For further information or to provide feedback: info@irena.org

      Disclaimer

      The designations employed and the presentation of materials featured herein are provided on an as is basis, for informational purposes only, without any conditions, warranties or undertakings, either express or implied, from IRENA, its officials and agents, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness and fitness for a particular purpose or use of such content.

      The information contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of all Members of IRENA, nor is it an endorsement of any project, product or service provider. The designations employed and the presentation of material herein do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of IRENA concerning the legal status of any region, country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers or boundaries.

      Sustainable energy bridges the gap between humanitarian response and development, lets refugees pursue education, supports businesses and social enterprises, spurs innovation and exponentially enhances the well-being of people and communities

      KEY FACTS

      •The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is helping the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, address the need for efficient, clean, affordable and reliable energy in humanitarian situations.

      •IRENA has contributed to UNHCR’s Global Strategy for Sustainable Energy 2019-2024 .

      •The present study examines energy needs at four refugee settlements served by UNHCR and other humanitarian partners in Iraq and Ethiopia.

      •In Iraq, blackouts and brownouts remain frequent even at grid-connected settlements, leaving refugees and the humanitarian community dependent on expensive, polluting diesel generators.

      •In Ethiopia, most refugees lack any reliable access to electric lighting.

      •Standalone solar systems with battery banks could cushion the impact of voltage fluctuations on the grid.

      •Larger solar parks can supply electricity in and around settlements while providing an enduring asset for host communities.

      •Solar mini-grids can boost the efficiency of humanitarian operations, avoid costly diesel consumption , and support first-time refugees with immediate, reliable electricity access.

      FOREWORD

      As the world enters a new decade focused on Sustainable Development Goals, more than 70 million people are displaced from their homes. About 26 million, mostly under 18 years old, endure as refugees abroad, where unreliable energy supply often exposes them to additional and unnecessary risks.

      The refugee energy challenge, however, can be met effectively and sustainably. On-site solutions based on renewable sources are increasingly available and affordable, as well as clean and climate-safe.

      Developed in co-operation with UNHCR, this study examines energy needs and identifies renewable-based solutions for refugee sites in Iraq and Ethiopia. It highlights prime opportunities to strengthen any humanitarian operation which can be replicated in other similar situations.

      Energy improves safety, security, productivity and health in refugee settlements. Sustainable energy access bridges the gap between humanitarian response and development, lets refugees pursue education, supports businesses and social enterprises, spurs innovation and exponentially enhances the well-being of people and communities. The benefits extend beyond refugee settlements to host countries, humanitarian organisations and the environment.

      Renewables deliver quick and substantial returns in the humanitarian context. I hope this report facilitates the uptake of such solutions, which could soon become essential to the humanitarian toolkit.

      Francesco La Camera

      Director-General, IRENA

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