Solar & Wind for Water

The utilization of Solar and Wind Energy for Rural Water Supply Pilot Project is designed because the use of solar and wind energy for water pumping is an attractive option in the rural areas and there are no projects currently under implementation which comprehensively addresses this aspect. Furthermore, 83% of the population in rural areas has no access to the electric grid to power mechanised pumps. The goal or vision of the project is the widespread use of wind and solar technologies for rural water supply in Ethiopia. Its estimated cost is €2,165,680 of which €1,4529,220 (70.6%) is in foreign exchange and the remaining €636,460 is in local currency equivalent. Project activities will be undertaken in four components or phases: (i) Assessment and Preparation; (ii) Design and Implementation of Pilot Works - Stage I; (iii) Design and Implementation of Pilot Works - Stage II; and (iv) Development of Framework for Incorporation of Solar/Wind into the Universal Access Program for water supply and sanitation services (UAP).