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EAST TIMOR SOLAR POWER PROJECT ......................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................3
PROJECT SUMMARY .........................................................................................................................5
Two highlights ..................................................................................................................................5
THE ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION.................................................................6
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS GROUP ...........................................................................................6
PROJECT OBJECTIVES .....................................................................................................................7
IPG PROJECT CYCLE ........................................................................................................................7
FUNDING AND BUDGET ....................................................................................................................8
PLANNING.............................................................................................................................................9
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................................9
SECURITY ...........................................................................................................................................10
2007 PROJECTS ..................................................................................................................................11
AILEU.............................................................................................................................................11
Project Name: Liquido Wind Power...............................................................................................11
Project Name: Aileu Communications Radio .................................................................................11
Project Name: Village Lighting Scheme.........................................................................................11
AUTORO ........................................................................................................................................12
Project Name: Autoro Wind Power Logging..................................................................................12
BACAU ...........................................................................................................................................12
Project Name: Triloka Health Clinic..............................................................................................12
Project Name: LAHO Silk Worm Factory ......................................................................................12
COVALIMA/SUAI...........................................................................................................................13
Project Name: Covalima Health Clinic..........................................................................................13
Project Name: Covalima Kindergarten ..........................................................................................13
ERMERA.........................................................................................................................................13
Project Name: Ermera Community Radio......................................................................................13
LIQUISA .........................................................................................................................................14
Project Name: Lisa Dila Junior High School.................................................................................14
OECUSSI........................................................................................................................................14
Project Name: Community Centre Bobometo.................................................................................14
Project Name: Youth Centre Baqui ................................................................................................14
CAPACITY BUILDING ......................................................................................................................15
Vocational Education .....................................................................................................................15
Suai Community Centre..................................................................................................................15
Solar Cooking/Distillation demonstration......................................................................................15
CARBON FOOTPRINT ......................................................................................................................16
LESSONS LEARNT.............................................................................................................................16
ACHIEVEMENTS ...............................................................................................................................17
WHERE TO FROM HERE? OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE IPG ..................................................17
CONTACT ............................................................................................................................................17
APPENDIX 1: LIST OF PROJECTS COMPLETED BY ATA IN EAST TIMOR (2003-2007)..18
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District of Aileu ..............................................................................................................................18
District of Atauro............................................................................................................................21
District of Bacau.............................................................................................................................21
District of Dili.................................................................................................................................21
District of Ermera...........................................................................................................................22
District of Manatuto .......................................................................................................................22
District of Oecussi .........................................................................................................................22
District of Liquica...........................................................................................................................24
District of Same ..............................................................................................................................25
District of Suai................................................................................................................................25
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In 2007 the Alternative Technology Association’s International Projects Group completed the installation of 12 solar power systems and 2 wind power installations in 8 districts of
East Timor. The systems were installed in 4 health clinics, 2 schools, 1 community radio station, 3 administration offices and 2 community centers. These projects will have a range of benefits from improving access and delivery of healthcare to improved educational opportunities. Communities will gain access to better information and communication technology and individual households experience their very own electric light. Table 1
(pp6) details the projects completed in 2007.
of 2007 where the commencement of the Village Lighting Scheme and the IPG’s first wind power installations.
Phase
1 of the project aimed to investigate different lighting solutions for household lighting in the village of Besilau.
Following a process of consultation and in response to community demand 16 trial systems have been installed for testing by community members. The aims of the trial are to investigate appropriate technologies and community management with a review process to select the best systems to be adopted in an expanded phase 2. Trial systems included a battery recharge system whereby household batteries where returned for charging and a “stand-alone” solar panel system lighting two globes. These different solutions offer a range of benefits with regard to portability, autonomy or light quality. The lighting will benefit individuals and households who can eat, study and socialise under high quality light. This is an exciting project with the ability to directly change the lives of all those living in the area.
Photo: Chris Moss is supervised by local technicians Natalino and Budiman as he works on the Village Lighting Scheme battery recharge station
Wind power has great potential in East Timor, particularly on exposed and high altitude sites – the last areas to receive town power! In 2007 the IPG installed its first wind turbine at Lequidoe. The installation will power the local district administration center and demonstrate to decision makers the benefits of wind power. The wind turbine installed was a marine grade Rutland 913, mounted on a 10m
Jennings tower. A wind monitoring tower and data-logging equipment was also installed at another sight on the island of Autoro. With the experience gained from these projects the IPG is looking to expand the role of wind in East Timor’s renewable energy portfolio.
Photo: Wind turbine Installation -
Lequidoe
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Project Name
Completed Solar Installations
Ailue Communications radio
Location
Village Lighting Scheme
LAHO
Triloka Health Clinic
Ermera Community Radio
Lisa Dola School
Covalima Health
Covalima Health
Covalima Health
Covalima Kindergarten
Community Centre Bobometo
Youth Centre Baqui
Completed Wind Installation
Beneficiaries Installation Type
Aileu town, Aileu Local Administration offices
16 households receiving light and power for community
Solar Power
Besilau, Aileu
Triloka Village, Bacau centre
Cooperative business and extended community
Solar Power and lighting
Solar Power and Inverter
Solar Power and Inverter with
Triloka Village, Bacau
Ermera
Lisa Dola, Liquisa
Fatululic, Covalima
Fatumean, Covalima
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic
District community receiving regular radio broadcasts
Children and staff at school charger
Solar Power
Solar Power and Inverter
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic Solar Power and Inverter
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic Solar Power and Inverter
Tilomar, Covalima
Fohorem, Covalima
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic
Children and staff at school
Oesilo, Oecusse enclave General community can hold night time meetings
Youth centre can operate at night
Solar Power and Inverter
Solar Power and Inverter
Solar Power and lighting
Solar Power and lighting
Autoro Wind Monitoring Autoro Future wind installations
Local Administration offices
Anemometer and logging equipment
Wind turbine and logging equipment Lequido Wind
Yet to be Completed 2007
Covalima Health*
Covalima Health*
Lequidoe, Aileu
Macteur, Covalima
Zumalai, Covalima
Repair and System Maintenance
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic Solar Power and Inverter
Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic Solar Power and Inverter
Suai Health Clinic Repair Suai Staff and up to 100 patients a day at local health clinic System diagnostics and wiring
Faun Nabilan - panel replacement Same
Info timor repair
Bazatete System repair
Bacau
Bazatete, Liquisa
Vision centre staff and clients
IT center staff
Local church and community
Autaro Repair
*(local install December 2007)
Autoro Cooperative business
Panel replacement and wiring
System diagnostics and lamp replacement
System diagnostics, wiring and battery replacement
System diagnostics, wiring, battery replacement and glostar lamps
With more than 4000 members, the ATA (Alternative
Technology Association) is a major Australian environmental organisation promoting sustainable technology and representing community issues. With branches and members around Australia and New Zealand, ATA provides practical information about harnessing renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind and water. ATA also offers advice on conserving energy, building with natural materials, reducing the use of and recycling natural resources and working with appropriate technology to create a sustainable future.
The ATA International Projects Group was established by a group of ATA members interested in assisting low income communities in the South East Asia and Pacific with technologies appropriate to their needs.
The ATA International Projects Group purposes are:
· To assist communities to gain access to sustainable technologies which are appropriate to their needs;
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· To provide communities with the resources, materials and skills which allow them to alleviate poverty;
· To empower communities to make their own decisions on how to improve the quality of life;
· To provide the ATA members and staff with the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and skills to work of projects of assistance to communities in developing countries; and
· To develop the ATA’s skills, knowledge and income through involvement in international projects.
This round of projects had the following objectives:
1) To expand the expertise and experience of the group in work with renewable energy and appropriate technology projects;
2) To develop projects servicing individual households;
3) To increase IPG capacity in wind power and data logging;
4) To further develop our contacts and networks with the intention of significantly expanding the number and range of future projects; and
5) Improve our ability to deliver projects through the creation of Project Manger Position.
STEP 1: Project Identification
Communities, partners or IPG members can nominate potential projects for inclusion in the
IPG “Potential Projects” database. This list will be continuously updated.
STEP 2: Expression of Interest
Project proponents complete a project “Expression of Interest”. This form documents the project outline, beneficiaries, partners and outcomes
STEP 3: Project Development and Feasibility Assessment
Based on the Expression of Interest form further research is undertaken regarding the project. This research will assess issues regarding feasibility such as site location, system requirements, sustainability, logistics, timing, difficulty and funding arrangements. Project development is a two way process with the IPG and project proponents working together to develop a system that is acceptable to all with regards to system design, implementation and funding.
STEP 4: Assessment Using Project Support Criteria
The IPG cannot assist all projects. We have limited time and resources to implement our projects. Using the Expression of Interest form and the Feasibility Assessment, projects are selected which meet the IPG objectives and according to the following criteria: a) Project uses appropriate technology; b) Community involvement in project selection, construction and maintenance; c) Likelihood of sustainable outcomes; d) Difficulty of implementation; e) Funding availability; f) Timing.
STEP 5: Project Development
Projects that have been selected are further developed with regards to technical, logistical and funding arrangements.
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STEP 6: Project Implementation
Project implementation commences with the first system procurement. Other implementation activities include transport and shipping, logistics, travel, construction, installation, testing, training and reporting. Training is an essential component of project implementation and a variety of system users need to be trained using appropriate language training materials.
STEP 7: Ongoing Energy System Management
The project beneficiary is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the installed system.
However the IPG has committed itself to ongoing care of installed systems and is prepared to be involved in maintenance and repair activities on an “as needed” basis.
STEP 8: Reporting, Review and Assessment
Continual improvement requires a dedication to project reporting, review and assessment.
Each project has a completion report prepared. This report is consolidated into the yearly project report. Processes and projects are reviewed at the end of the calendar year and recommendations implemented in the subsequent project cycle.
The Expression of Interest process results in a number of proposals. The majority of projects where funded by project supporters, however some projects had no source of funding. In these cases the IPG worked with the project proponent to raise funds through fundraising or direct donation.
In the case of the Covalima Health Clinics in Suai, The Friends of Suai coordinated with the
Rotary Club of Balwyn and Kiama Council/Friends of Zumalai to raise funds to cover 3 health clinic installations. However, they where seeking to install power at a total of 5 health clinics. The IPG forwarded a proposal to a number of groups in Australia and East
Timor with Oxfam Australia proudly supporting the additional two installations.
The 2007 projects were funded by a large range of sources. These included contributions from Community and Council based ”East Timor Friendship” groups, sponsorship from business and corporations and donations from ATA members. Grant funding was sought to cover specific project related expenses, for example the STA travel trust assisted with a grant to cover “in-country” travel expenses. Costs were kept down due to the provision of discounted and donated equipment by a number of companies (see credits pp2.)
In 2007 the IPG installed a total of 4kW of solar power capacity in a dozen solar projects.
This was achieved through the kind assistance of project volunteers, sponsors and equipment suppliers. The full project value (actual and in kind costs) totals almost
A$179,000. Table 2 below provides a breakdown of project budget
Item
Solar and Wind Equipment (retail price)
Freight Costs
Travel and Accomodation (ATA supported)
Travel and Accomodation (Volunteer burden)
Project Planning (Part Time Project Manager)
Project Implementation (1280 hrs)
Office Expences and Warehousing
Local Support
Total
Cost ($)
95,040
1,000
12,443
17,500
18,063
25,600
4,313
5,000
178,959
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The planning process in 2007 was improved due to the presence of the IPG Project Manager
Anton Vikstrom. The Project Manager was employed to work with and support the IPG group. He was responsible for coordinating the activities of the volunteer group and acting as a common point of contact for the IPG. The project officer has also been involved in procurement, budgeting and project development. IPG volunteers where responsible for project implementation, logistics and system design.
The IPG project cycle as discussed above is conducted over a 6 month period. During
February – May project selection and development was conducted. June-July was dedicated to procurement, packing and logistics arrangements. During August equipment was shipped through Rotary Australia Donations in Kind.
Late project changes occurred for several projects resulting in very restricted timeframes for respecifying, ordering and shipping components. Generous support from project sponsors resulted in this successfully occurring.
There where some delays in shipping due to unforseen circumstances at Rotary Melbourne and the troubling security situation in Dili. The Customs house in Dili was burned during the election riots, resulting in delays in processing materials.
Unloading: Our equipment was processed through port customs, duty and quarantine by the Rotary
Club Dili representative Daryl Mills. Equipment was loaded on a truck by Duncan Macgregor and transferred to Oxfam warehouse. Equipment was unpacked and allocated to project teams.
Vehicles/logistics: In 2007 the IPG departed from its previous strategy and used hire vehicles for the majority of travel within Timor. Vehicles where hired from JMS logistics and Rentlo in Dili. There was some issues regarding vehicle suitability for road conditions and it is essential that appropriate vehicles are arranged for each job.
Teams
Teams of 4-5 people where formed to implement up to 5 projects each. Teams consisted of a Team
Leader and 3-4 others with a variety of technical, communication and logistical skills.
Photo: Justin Stewart takes a break while unloading in Dili
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Team Leader Week Week
(17-23 Sep) (24-30 Sep)
Duncan MacGregor Autoro Eco-Village repair and Maintenance, Dili
Warehousing
Week
(1-7 Oct)
Week
(8-14 Oct)
Week
(15-21 Oct)
Week
(22- 28 Oct)
Week
(29 Oct - 4 Nov)
Mick Harris
Alan Hutchison
Bill Bennett
Chris Moss
Triloka Health Clinic Lisa Dila School, LAHO
Silk Worm Factory,
Ermera Community
Radio
Fohorem Kindergarten,
Health Clinics:
Fatamean, Fatalulic,
Tilomar
Bazartete repair and maintenance
Oecussi Community
Centre Bobometo
Youth Centre Baqui
Ailue Communications
Radio, Village Lighting
Scheme, Fuan Nabilan
Liquidoe Wind turbine
Autoro Wind monitoring
On site
The locations of IPG projects are often in rugged and remote areas. Some sites where visited for a single day, others had repeated visits or overnight stays.
A typical installation involved
Ø Travel
Ø Introductions
Ø Assessment
Ø Identifying trainees for on-the-job training
Ø Module mounting
Ø Wiring
Ø Regulator/battery installation
Ø Commissioning
Ø Fault finding in existing wiring
Ø Documentation – completion report and training materials
Ø Handover
Ø Farewells
Ø Return to accommodation
Photo: Team members loading project vehicle - Besilau
The security situation in East Timor remains a concerning and pressing issue. During 2007 numerous troubling incidents have been reported and events such as the burning of the
Customs House, and ongoing violence in Viqueque have impacted IPG project implementation.
The IPG operated under a security protocol in 2007. The protocol documents the key steps to be made and security assessments required during procurement and implementation.
The Children on the Edge (COTE) project in Viqueque was postponed due to concerns about security during travel and on-site in Viqueque. IPG teams encountered no dangerous security incidents and in that respect was event free.
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Project Description: Wind power has potential in East Timor, particularly on exposed and high altitude sights – the last areas to receive town power. A Rutland 913 turbine, tower and data-logging equipment was installed to provide power for local administration buildings and demonstrate wind powers suitability for remote power applications in East Timor
Location: Administration Building, Lequidoe, Aileu Province
Installation Type: 24v Wind turbine charging batteries for lighting
Equipment List: Rutland 913 Wind turbine, 10m Jennings
Tower, Plasmatronic PL20, Rutland regulator, dc24v-12v converter, electric brake changeover switch (40A SPDT), 20A
MCB
Project Description: Providing 24hour power for UHF/VHF communications radio for the
Sub-district Administration. Reliable radio communication assists local administration in elections, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Location: SDA Office, Aileu Town
Installation Type: 12V RAPS system
Equipment List: BP80W PANEL, 12V 100Ah
Haze N70 gel, Suuny 5A Regulator
Project Description: The Village Lighting Scheme aims to provide sustainable lighting and power to a remote
East Timorese village. Through a process of consultation appropriate lighting solutions for individual households will be developed. 16 households received a variety of lighting options as documented in the table below.
Location: Besilau
Installation Type: Battery Recharging Station
Main Contact: Mario Soares
Equipment List: 24V Charge Station, 2 x 80w panels, 2x
100Ah batteries, 600w Autostart Inverter, 2 x NiMH chargers, 2 x SLA chargers, Powerboard, Box,
System type LED Lamp CFL bulbs LED Bulbs
Recharge NimH
Recharge SLA
Stand Alone
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
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Project Description: The selection of sites for windpower is dependant on the “local wind regime”- the pattern of wind speed, direction and gusts. In liaison with Roman Luan (a local NGO) a wind monitoring tower was installed in the village of Iliana on the island of
Autoro. This installation has the ability to track wind strength and direction. This data can be used for the selection and design of future wind power installations.
Location: Iliana Village Church Yard, Biqueli subdistrict, northwest Autoro.
Installation Type: Wind speed and direction logger.
Equipment List: NRG 9300 Logger, #40 anemometer, 200P direction vane, 6 Metre tower, 3 x guys, custom aluminium sensor mount, 5w solar module.
Project Description: The Triloka Health clinic services 100 patients per day. Power was supplied by an oversized diesel generator which was proving burdensome in terms of cost and reliability. This syetm is linked to the generator to provide reliable power for health clinic and accommodation.
Appliances powered include computers, refrigeration, lighting and sterilisers.
Location: Triloka, 10km west of Bacau
Installation Type: Interactive, 320W array and 24A charger supplying 12v 700Ah batteries
Equipment List: 3x BP80w 12v Solar panels, 2 x
BP40w 6v panels in series, 2 x 12A battery chargers
(to be replaced with Zivan 50A charger), Selectronic
LD600W inverter, Changeover switch, Plasmatronic PC122 regulator
Project Description: LAHO silk worm factory is a local cooperative business which cultivates and processes silk on their 10Acre site in Triloka near Bacau. Electricity was provided by the silk mill generator. However it was drastically oversized for running the administration office when the mill wasn’t functioning. Moreover severe power spikes had damaged computer equipment. This installation provided power for lighting and basic electrical appliances in administration centre and dormitories.
Location: Triloka, 10km west of Bacau
Installation Type: 12v RAPS Solar system with 24Ov Inverter
Equipment List: 3 x BP80W panels, 3 x 100Ah 12V HAZE
Batteries, Plasmatronic PL20 Selectronic LD200W Inverter,
20 lights
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3 Installations in 3 Sub Districts - Fatululic, Fatumean, and Tilomar
Project Description: Provide power for a medical surgery and equipment. Based on a power audit a 400W solar array, combined with the existing system could provide the light and electricity needs for these clinics. These systems where supported by a range of groups and have had strong support from the local health and district administration.
Installation Type: 12v DC Solar power with Inverter feeding into existing wiring
Location: Tilomar, Fatamean, Fatalulic Health clinics, Suai
Equipment List (Per Install): 5 x BP80w panels, 4x 180Ah 6v HAZE Gel batteries ,
Selectronic LD600w inverters, PL40 regulator, framing, enclosure, circuit breakers and
Changeover Switch.
Project Description: Provide power for lighting and basic electrical appliances in remote school complex. This installation will allow daytime teaching of ESL and other classes to residents of this remote community.
Location: Fohorem, Covalima District
Installation Type: Interactive system - Solar Power, Charger and 24Ov Inverter
Equipment List: 2 x BP80W panels, 2 x 100Ah 12V HAZE
Batteries, Selectronic LD600W Inverter, 12A switchmode battery charger, 10A changeover switch, Switchboard with the changeover switch and various circuit breakers installed, 10A connection across to the 240V supply from the generator, Power points - 6 double Australia socket type,,
Lights - 9 lights Edison Screw base power - 4 x 20W, 5 x 11W, 4 spares of each type, 5 light switches.
Project Description: Upgrade and repair power supply for community radio in Ermera. Community radio is used to broadcast important information to large areas and is an essential resource in remote areas
Installation Type: Replace two panels and batteries using existing regulator and inverter
Location: Ermera, Approximately 1 ½ hours from Dili
Equipment List: 2 x 80w panels, 4 x 330 Ah 6v Sonnenschein batteries, connectors and framing.
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Project Description: Power supply for remote school. The school aims to have a maximum of 120 students living eventually in dormitories. It will have six [6] major buildings. The school’s facilities will include a) a school building with 3 classrooms; b) a staff housing with four[4] rooms; c) library and science laboratory building; d) a canteen and e) two dormitories. Currently, there is no available electricity in the area
Location: The Lisa Dila
Project is located 17 kilometers from the main national highway and takes about 2 and ½ hours drive from Dili to the project site.
Installation Type: 640w
Solar array and inverter to run 240v RAPS system.
Equipment List: 8 x 80w panels (4 x solarcharge 4 x suntech), 4 x 330 Ah 6v
Sonnenschein batteries,
PL40 regulator,
Selectronic LD1700w
Inverter
Project Description: This project aims to provide basic lighting in community centres. A small system was installed using local technicians. The project was met with significant local enthusiasm
Location: (Sub district Oesilo) Oecusse enclave.
Installation Type: Basic Lighting System
Equipment List: 50W Kyocera, 12V 100Ah Haze N70 gel, Phocos CM04 Regulator
Circuit breakers: 1 x 10A on battery side, 1 x 6A on array side,
Lighting: 1 x 7W in office. 2 x 11W in meeting area.
Project Description: This project aimed to provide basic lighting for the Baqui youth centre. This lighting allows for community meetings, social and educational activities to occur at night.
Location: (Sub district Pantemacassar)
Oecusse enclave.
Installation Type: Basic Lighting System
Equipment List: Solarex VLX 53, 12V
100Ah Haze N70 gel, Phocos CM04
Regulator
Circuit breakers: 1 x 10A on battery side, 1 x 6A on array side, 1 x 7W outside front entrance. 1 x 7W in battery room. 1 x15W in main area.
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The IPG has a continued commitment to on-the-ground training of system users and installers. This has been demonstrated by our continued involvement with trainee groups
(Suai Community centre etc). The IPG is also investigating the future of renewable energy training in East Timor. Several discussions where held with Government, UN Agencies and training providers to help improve local capacity to deliver renewable energy training.
For long term sustainability skills in renewable energy (RE) need to be transferred through the education system as well as ad-hoc training of system users. Continued education of electrical trades trainers in RE would allow training institutions to transfer skills and knowledge of RE to students. The IPG conducted meetings with the Department of Labor and Solidarity, UNDESA, Don Bosco and United peace University. In a series of discussions a strategy to transfer skills to trainers was developed. The result will be a number of training sessions in basic solar installation and design.
This will be used to transfer standard knowledge and information to existing trainers so that this information can be incorporated into existing courses. The
IPG will also use graduates of these programs in future installations to consolidate these skills in practical real world situations.
Continued training was undertaken with the group from the Suai Community Centre. This group has been previously trained and where involved throughout the 2006 and 2007 activities. This group lead by Graciano was considered competent to complete installations under their own guidance. With this in mind, the components for two installations have been procured and shipped for this team to complete installation over
December 2007- January 2008.
Renewable energy technologies other than electricity can assist household and community wellbeing. With an interest in promoting technologies that don’t use fuel wood, IPG members conducted demonstration and training in solar cooking and water purification. Demonstrations where conducted at a number of locations. The demonstration equipment was donated to the Don
Bosco Vocational School in Cormoro for continued use.
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The use of solar power has been promoted due to its appropriateness to remote applications, non-polluting nature and low maintenance and operating costs. Increasingly the role of reduced Greenhouse Gas emissions is influencing decisions to adopt solar and other renewable energy sources. Facilities such as the “Clean Development Mechanism” under the Kyoto protocol promote Renewable Energy and Development as solutions to climate change.
In an effort to understand the impact of the IPG work on Carbon emissions the IPG has prepared the following calculations. Please note that the Carbon Dioxide figures are dependant on the efficiency of the Diesel Generators which they replace. From our experience Timorese generators are running with poor efficiency due to poor servicing and low loading which results in hard carbon deposits, bore polishing and irreversible engine damage (in addition to being very smoky). Further testing of fuel consumption is required to confirm our assumptions*.
Installed Solar Capacity 2007 (W)
Installed Solar Capacity 2004-06 (W)
Yearly Power production from IPG Solar (Wh)
4,065
5,095
13,373,600
Diesel fuel reduction per year (l)
Estimated yearly carbon dioxide reduction (t)*
12,197
37
Estimated 20 year carbon dioxide reduction (t)* 732
All airfares purchased by the ATA have been offset under the Climate positive program http://www.climatepositive.org/
The IPG is always seeking to improve its performance. On return to Australia the group conducted a lessons learnt/review session. The findings of this meeting are internally documented. From this process improvements in design, procurement and training should occur in 2008.
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The IPG has met its objectives in 2007.
Objective Achievement
To expand the expertise and experience of the group in work with renewable energy and appropriate technology projects
12 new volunteers involved in country, experience in new project areas and larger installations.
To develop projects servicing individual households
To increase IPG capacity in wind power and data logging
To further develop our contacts and networks with the intention of significantly expanding the number and range of future projects
3 different household lighting systems developed. Development of
Village lighting scheme to investigate community management mechanisms.
2 Wind power installations completed. 1 team with 4 participants familiar with local installation requirements - eg geology and wind regimes
Many contacts made within East Timor and Australia. Several projects in pipeline phase.
Improve our ability to deliver projects through the creation of Project Manger
Position.
Project Manager position successful. Funding secured to employ manager in an ongoing capacity. Positive feedback from IPG volunteers
2007 was a watershed year for the international Projects Group. The group commenced a range of new projects, installed more generating capacity than in previous years and has employed a project manager to assist in organizing and delivering projects.
2008 will continue this trend with a range of opportunities available for the group to continue and enhance its work in renewable and appropriate technology in East Timor and beyond. Opportunities exist for the group to be involved in:
Ø Household lighting and the continuation of the Village Lighting Scheme;
Ø Solar drying and cooking;
Ø Wind power site identification, logging and installation;
Ø Training and capacity building; and
Ø Solar installations in other countries – potentially Vanuatu, PNG or Solomon Islands.
Project funding will remain a constant and pressing issue. The IPg will investigate a range of opportunities for funding through grants, corporate donations and other fundraising activities. We will continue to consolidate our relationships with equipment suppliers, friendship groups and others who make these projects possible.
The ATA International Projects Group can be contacted at
Anton Vikstrom
Project Manager
International Projects Group
Level 1/39 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Ph: +61 3 96315416, Fax: +61 3 96395814, Email: anton.vikstrom@ata.org.au http://www.ata.org.au/about/projects/international-projects
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This building had no reliable reticulated power so a solar power system was installed to provide power for lighting, communications and other limited applications.
The system installed consisted of an 80 watt BP solar panel, a 120 AH battery,
Plastmatronics regulator, 2 low voltage compact fluorescent lights and a 12 volt work light. The system was also wired to maintain power for the police radio.
This installation was made to the sub district administration offices at Remexio. This building had no power. A solar power system was installed as well as high efficiency fluorescent lights and work lights.
The installation provided consisted of a 40 watt BP solar panel, a 80 AH battery,
Plasmatronics regulator, 3 low voltage, compact fluorescent lights (which were used for general room lighting) and a 12 volt work light.
A community meeting room/ office space was provided with a 40 watt solar system capable of providing room lighting.
Equipment Provided: 40 watt solar panel, regulator, battery and low voltage lighting.
This system was provided to the police/administration building. This building also had a generator to provide some power in the evening. It also had solar panels to provide power for the communications radio.
The 80 watt system that was installed provides power for the lighting of the building.
This consisted of 3 lights and a desk lamp.
This system was intended for use in the health clinic in Liquidoe. However a solar power system had already been installed on this building. An alternative site was site selected at a health clinic near Aileu. This clinic had no available power.
A 40 watt system was installed with 4 lights to provide room lighting and a long life
LED gooseneck light for use as an examination lamp.
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The administrators office suffered from extended periods when no power is available.
We installed a system designed to provide 24 hour power for lighting and limited computer usage. When an email service is established it will make reliable communications possible.
Equipment installed: 50watt panel, 65 ah battery, regulator, light, laptop and charger.
Hoholau is a busy community center and is used for festivals and a range of other community events . The locals would also like to use the system to run a small PA.
Festivals may go on till midnight or later, particularly around Christmas time. (in the monsoon). Power was provided for lighting.
Equipment installed: 80Watt panel, 125 ah 12 volt battery, Plasmatronics PC1212 regulator. 2 lights in hall, one outside, and one in each of two rooms.
Provides services to the area and had no other source of power as the generator had been taken away as they could not afford to run it. We were able to install a new system with four lights, separate from the existing system. This can help to provide emergency lighting at night. If someone is sick, they are seen at the end of the session. Power was provided for basic lighting.
Equipment Installed: 50 Watt panel, 65 ah 12 volt battery, Plasmatronics PC1212 regulator. 2 lights in hall, examination room, and one outside Maurusa Clinic
The church is used a lot for festivals and other community activities. The inside had to be surface wired due to the state of the ceiling and lack of access. There was also a danger of rats in the ceiling chewing on the wiring. Power was provided for lighting including the priests room so that private consultations could be carried out at night.
Equipment installed: 50 Watt panel, 65 ah 12 volt battery, Plasmatronics PC1212 regulator. 3 lights in hall, one in priests room.
A large clinic, one of three in the Lequideo area, which stretches along a ridge line for a few kilometres. It is used for community meetings as well as health visits. Six lights were provided inside and one outside.
Equipment Installed: 80 Watt panel, 125 ah 12 volt battery, Plasmatronics PC1212 regulator. 2 lights in hall, examination room, and one outside.
The police station which operates 24 hours a day had only intermittant power from a small generator. The town supply had not been operating for more than 12 months.
Even when it is repair it is only likely to provide power for 3 or 4 hours in the evening.
We installed a system designed to provide 24 hour power for lighting, communication and limited computer usage.
Equipment installed: 80watt panel, 100 ah battery, regulator and lights.
This was a new building which has been wired for 240 volts. However there is no working power supply in the village and the new 240 volt wiring was faulty. We repaired the wiring in the building and installed a solar power system and inverter to provide lighting and power.
Equipment installed: 2 x 60 Watt panels, 2 x 100 ah 12 volt batteries, Plasmatronics
PC2412 regulator. 300 watt inverter.
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This house is located next to the Aileu Administrators office and is used for Australian
Volunteers International (AVI) volunteers who are based in Aileu. Power was provided for basic lighting and possibly the use of a radio or laptop computer.
Equipment Installed: 50 Watt panel, 65 ah 12 volt battery, Plasmatronics PC1212 regulator and lights.
This clinic had been provided with solar power in the past under a UN program.
However the solar panels had blown off the roof and the battery had failed. As there was no follow up to the original program that installed the system no repairs had been made. We visited the site, tested the components and provided spare parts and training so that the system could be repaired by a local technician.
Equipment Supplied: 100 ah 12 volt battery, Wiring and installation components.
Project Description: Wind power has potential in East Timor, particularly on exposed and high altitude sights – the last areas to receive town power. A Rutland 913 turbine, tower and data-logging equipment was installed to provide power for local administration buildings and demonstrate wind powers suitability for remote power applications in east
Timor
Location: Lequidoe, Aileu Province
Installation Type: 24v Wind turbine charging batteries for lighting
Equipment List: Rutland 913 Wind turbine, 10m Jennings Tower, Plasmatronic PL20,
Rutland regulator, dc24v-12v converter, electric brake changeover switch (40A SPDT), 20A
MCB
Project Description: Providing 24hour power for UHF/VHF communications radio for the
Sub-district Administration
Location: SDA Office, Aileu Town
Installation Type: 12V RAPS system
Equipment List: BP80W PANEL, 12V 100Ah Haze N70 gel, Suuny 5A Regulator
Project Description: The Village Lighting Scheme aims to provide sustainable lighting and power to a remote East Timorese village. Through a process of consultation appropriate lighting solutions for individual households will be developed. 16 households received a variety of lighting options as documented in the table below.
Location: Besilau
Installation Type: Battery Recharging Station
Main Contact: Mario Soares
Equipment List: 2 x 80w panels, 2x 100Ah batteries, 600w Autostart Inverter, 2 x NiMH chargers, 2 x SLA chargers, Powerboard, Box,
System type LED Lamp
Recharge NimH
Recharge SLA
Stand Alone
3
3
CFL bulbs
2
2
2
LED Bulbs
1
2
3
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The Eco Lodge is an aid development project in association with Roman Luan, a local development organisation on the island. It consists of a meals/lounge area, kitchen, a number of independent cabins, composting toilets and other facilities.
Solar power provides light and power for the central building and a number of the cabins. The main systems was not working well and was upgraded by the addition of an 80 watt panel, new regulator, inverter and battery.
Equipment Installed: 80 watt solar panel, 120 amp hour battery, Plasmatronics regulator, 300 watt sine wave inverter.
The Eco Lodge has an existing solar power system with inadequate capacity for current needs and for refrigeration. The system was upgraded with additional solar panels, batteries and the addition of refrigeration.
Equipment Installed: 80 watt solar panel, 120 amp hour battery, Plasmatronics regulator, 300 watt sine wave inverter and fridge/freezer
New solar power systems were fitted to two of the cabins.
Equipment Installed: 2 x 40 watt panels, 60 amp hour battery, regulator and low voltage lights.
New solar power systems were fitted to four of the cabins.
Equipment Installed: 2 x 40 watt panels, 2 x 20 watt panels, 4 x 100 amp hour batteries, 4 x regulators and low voltage lights.
Project Description: Provide reliable power for health clinic and accommodation. The
Triloka Health clinic services 100 patients per day
Location: Triloka, 10km west of Bacau
Installation Type: Interactive, 320W array and 24A charger supplying 12v 700Ah batteries
Equipment List: 3x BP80w 12v Solar panels, 2 x BP40w 6v panels in series, 2 x 12A battery chargers (to be replaced with Zivan 50A charger), Selectronic LD600W inverter, Changeover switch, Plasmatronic PC122 regulator
Project Description: Provide power for lighting and basic electrical appliances in administration centre in cooperative business.
Location: Triloka, 10km west of Bacau
Installation Type: RAPS Solar system with 24Ov Inverter
Equipment List: 3 x BP80W panels, 3 x 100Ah 12V HAZE Batteries, Plasmatronic PL20
Selectronic LD200W Inverter, 20 lights
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Equipment was left under an agreement to store equipment for us. In return Dili
Institute can use the equipment while we are away. The equipment can be used to provide a demonstration PV for system for training and use. Dili institute is rebuilding its facilities and hopes to build a Centre for Alternative Technology in the next few years, provided they can obtain funding.
Equipment List: 1 x 80 watt panels, 2 x batteries, BP solar lighting regulator, cable, fittings, connectors, circuit breakers battery boxes and signs.
Tools Provided: PV installation tool kits x 2, ladders x 2, solar panel & battery.
The Kovef3oktil Veteran Womans Co-operative produces bags and crafts providing employment and income to low income woman in East Timor. One of the products they produce are note books with Tais covers and recycled paper pages. The paper is recycled for waste paper and is of a low quality. The project provided equipment to improve the quality of this paper with the aim of increasing the income earning potential of the co-operative. In addition to the equipment training was provided to improve the recycling techniques.
Equipment Provided: Paper Shredder and mixer
Project Description: Upgrade and repair power supply for community radio in Ermera
Installation Type: Replace two panels and batteries using existing regulator and inverter
Location: Ermera, Approximately 1 ½ hours from Dili
Equipment List: 2 x 80w panels, 4 x 330 Ah 6v Sonnenschein batteries, connectors and framing.
The Dominican Orphanage at Soibada was established in 1992 and cares for approximately 70 children. Soibada is about a hundred and twenty kilometres away from Dili. Access is difficult due to the poor condition of the roads. Power is only available intermittently at the best of times and during the wet season may not be available at all for many months. Power was provided for lighting, refrigeration, and general use. This was the largest system installed this year.
Equipment Installed: 2 x 80w + 4 x 75w solar panels, a 424ah, 24 volt battery bank, regulator, inverter, lights and a high efficiency Vestfrost fridge.
This installation involved the provision of solar power for lighting, a laptop computer and a small fridge. Transport logistics were good as well as the assistance of DIT contacts, Armindo & Anton.
Equipment Provided: 320 watt system with 212ah, 12v battery, regulator, battery charger, switches, lights, (assorted lights,). laptop and 700 watt inverter.
Bobocase is in the sub district of Pante Macassar and about 20km ( 1 hour) from
Oecussi town. Lunch was provided by Jose Anuno (Director, Oecussi Campus, Dili
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Institute of Technology) who also provided the assistance of two of his students
(Armindo Mendonca and Anton), who also happen to manage the power generators for Oecussi!
Equipment Installed: 50W solar panel, a 65Ah deep cycle battery with regulator and 4 compact fluorescent lights.
Quinat is about a further one hour’s travel past Bobocase. It is very close to the
Indonesian border. The village is extremely remote and the “roads” are rough!
For this project our team installed the same system as Bobocase. We had the help of all our team members and another DIT student, Antao Cabal.
Equipment Installed: 50W solar panel, a 65Ah deep cycle battery with regulator and 4 compact fluorescent lights ( 2 x 11W & 2 x 7W).
The Community Centre is located approximately 30 minutes east of the Oecussi town. The centre is used for a Local NGO ( Inursacato Fundation), Community council, Youth and women groups.
This installation involved the provision of solar power for lighting.
Equipment Provided: 50 watt panel, 100 ah, 12 volt battery, regulator, switches and lights.
This community centre is in Taiboco Village (40 minutes west of town). The Centre is used for community support by a youth organization and for the Maquelab community council. The centre was provided with a solar power system to provide power for lighting.
Equipment Installed: 50W solar panel, a 100Ah deep cycle battery with regulator and
2 compact fluorescent lights.
We tried in vain to find this building. Apparently, it hasn’t been built yet!
We were told that the solar lights at the nearby Bobocase Community Centre (2005 project) had not been working since June 2006. After locating the person with the keys, we were able to check the system and discovered that rats had chewed through the wiring in the roof! We replaced that wiring and relocated it to a safer area. The battery was replaced & system functioned perfectly. Note: The 50W solar panel for the Bimelo project is stored at the Oecussi Oxfam office.
This installation was done for Oxfam. The work involved repairing the existing system and upgrading it with other equipment. The existing 2 x 64W Uni Solar amorphous panels were dismantled from the roof and replaced by the 6 BP modules connected in parallel. The existing system was not operational with the battery dead flat.
The installed system was tested & operated excellently. This will provide temporary 240V back up supply for office computers & lighting if the existing generator is not functioning.
Equipment Installed: 6 x 80W BP380 PV modules, 1 x PL40 regulator, 1 x 800W, sinewave inverter, 1 x Wood’s 12V (15A) battery charger, 4 x 100Ah 12V,
Sonnenschein, gel cell batteries
Project Description: Basic lighting in community centres
Location: (Sub district Oesilo) Oecusse enclave.
Installation Type: Basic Lighting System
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Equipment List: 50W Kyocera, 12V 100Ah Haze N70 gel, Phocos CM04 Regulator
Circuit breakers: 1 x 10A on battery side, 1 x 6A on array side, Lighting: 1 x 7W in office. 2 x 11W in meeting area.
Project Description: Basic lighting in community centres
Location: (Sub district Pantemacassar) Oecusse enclave.
Installation Type: Basic Lighting System
Equipment List: Solarex VLX 53, 12V 100Ah Haze N70 gel, Phocos CM04 Regulator
Circuit breakers: 1 x 10A on battery side, 1 x 6A on array side, 1 x 7W outside front entrance. 1 x 7W in battery room. 1 x15W in main area.
The nuns house had no power as they had loaned their generator to the community hall and had not had it back. They needed a system to provide adult education evening classes. The computer will be charged by the solar system and taken to the nearby school for classes during the day.
Equipment Provided: 80 watt solar panel, 120ah, 12v battery, regulator, switches, lights, (hall 4 x 20w, office 1x 15w, exterior 1 x 11w, desk lamp 8w). Laptop and charger.
The village is only about an hours drive from Bazatete along a rough track cut into a hillside through beautiful rainforest. The Clinic is at the bottom of the hill, near the school where we heard beautiful singing.
Equipment Provided: 50 watt solar panel, 65ah, 12v battery, regulator, switches, lights, (room lights 2 x 15w, exterior light 11w).
We were able to access the roof space. The building had a separate living area which had a light provided.
Equipment Provided: 50 watt systems and 65ah, 12v battery, regulator, switches, lights, (room lights 2 x 15w, exterior light 11w,).
The clinic we went to is a permanently staffed clinic with a radio. They have already had two solar power systems installed. A small one for the radio and a larger one for the staff quarters. The main solar system (and possibly the radio one) had been installed by Ausolar a couple of years ago. (Same as in the clinic as Remexio)
Equipment Provided: 50 watt systems and 65ah, 12v battery, regulator, switches, lights, (room lights 2 x 15w, exterior light 11w, desk light 8w).
The main system had been stolen some time back and then recovered and not reinstalled. We reinstalled this system, added some lights and a power socket for the a radio and music. We also added a light to the office next to the radio room.
Project Description: Power supply for remote school. The school aims to have a maximum of 120 students living eventually in dormitories. It will have six [6] major buildings. The school’s facilities will include a) a school building with 3 classrooms; b) a staff housing with four[4] rooms; c) library and science laboratory building; d) a canteen and e) two dormitories. Currently, there is no available electricity in the area
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Location: The Lisa Dila Project is located 17 kilometers from the main national highway and takes about 2 and ½ hours drive from Dili to the project site.
Installation Type: 640w Solar array and inverter to run 240v RAPS system.
Equipment List: 8 x 80w panels (4 x solarcharge 4 x suntech), 4 x 330 Ah 6v Sonnenschein batteries, PL40 regulator, Selectronic LD1700w Inverter
Fuan Nabilan is a proposed Low Vision Disability centre in the centre of Same near the Hospital. Power was needed to conduct low vision tests, using a computer based program. The system supplied was to supply lighting and power for use during the day, charge a mobile phone and to power the computer for 1 hour a day.
Equipment Supplied: Kyocera 85 watt Solar Panel, Phocos 10A Regulator,
Powertech 300w Sine Wave Inverter, Electus 12A Battery Charger, 12v, 100ah Battery.
The Suai Youth Centre Solar system is designed to provide lighting to the main building and computer room, electricity to the power points in the two offices in the main building and electricity to the power points in the computer room.
Equipment Supplied: 6 x Kyocera, 85 watt Solar Panels, Plasmatronics PL40 Regulator,
Latronics Inverter, YK Battery Charger, 6 x 6V Batteries and 1 x Changeover switch
The Suai Community Centre Solar system is designed to provide lighting throughout the community centre building, electricity to the power points in the office and electricity to the power points in the computer room.
Equipment Supplied: 6 x Kyocera 85 watt Solar Panels, Plasmatronics PL 40 Regulator,
Latronics Inverter, YK Battery Charger, 6 x 6V Batteries.
The Forehem Medical Centre Solar system is designed to provide and electricity throughout the clinic except for the fridge/freezer that runs on gas. The solar panels are installed on the roof of the community centre and the inverter, regulator, battery charger, and batteries are located in a small store room at the rear of the building.
Equipment Supplied: Kyocera 85 watt 6 x Solar Panels, 1x PL 40 Regulator, Latronics
Inverter, YK Battery Charger, 6 x 6V Batteries.
The radio station is a key community based local communication mechanism for the people in the area of Suai. The radio station has no reliable source of power. Solar power was provided to operate the radio station and allow it to function whenever required.
Equipment Supplied: Kyocera 85 watt 6 x Solar Panels, 1x PL 40 Regulator, Latronics
Inverter,YK Battery Charger, 6 x 200 ah 6V Batteries.
3 Installations in 3 Sub Districts - Fatululic, Fatumean, and Tilomar
Project Description: Provide power for a medical surgery and equipment. Based on a power audit a 400W solar array, combined with the existing system could provide the light and electricity needs for these clinics
Installation Type: 12v DC Solar power with Inverter feeding into existing wiring
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Location: Tilomar, Fatamean, Fatalulic Health clinics, Suai
Equipment List (Per Install): 5 x BP80w panels, 4x 180Ah 6v HAZE Gel batteries ,
Selectronic LD600w inverters, PL40 regulator, framing, enclosure, circuit breakers and
Changeover Switch.
Project Description: Provide power for lighting and basic electrical appliances in remote school complex.
Location: Fohorem, Covalima District
Installation Type: Interactive system - Solar Power, Charger and 24Ov Inverter
Equipment List: 2 x BP80W panels, 2 x 100Ah 12V HAZE Batteries, Selectronic LD600W
Inverter, 12A switchmode battery charger, 10A changeover switch, Switchboard with the changeover switch and various circuit breakers installed, 10A connection across to the 240V supply from the generator, Power points - 6 double Australia socket type,, Lights - 9 lights
Edison Screw base power - 4 x 20W, 5 x 11W, 4 spares of each type, 5 light switches.
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