Off-Grid PV Systems

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Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
Business Model Description

Develop off-grid solar PV installations in Outer Islands or remote areas to generate electricity for the use of hotels, and key infrastructure operations, including desalination and water treatment plants, small businesses, and households. In Outer Islands and Silhouette work in partnership with Island Development Company (IDC) which is responsible for the management and development of 14 islands and applies a one-resort-one-island strategy, mostly delineating a single large customer in each island. In islands with Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) grid access, work as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) based on the distance from the power plants and land availability. Use solar PV-diesel hybrid systems to overcome interruption issues caused by occasional cloudy weather.

Expected Impact

Complete decarbonization of energy supply in remote islands, power critical infrastructure, and benefit resorts and small enterprises with reduced costs and modern infrastructure.

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2023 Date of Production: 1 Feb, 2023
Seychelles
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
10% - 15% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
30% of Outer Islands
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) Climate Action (SDG 13)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Gender Equality (SDG 5) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

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Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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