Project Kakuma

EDP joined together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to bring renewable energy and sustainable environmental solutions to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. An unprecedented global project that was presented at the 5th annual conference of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York in September 2009. A simple idea that, in this first stage will revolutionise the lives of more than 70,000 people.

Project KaKuma

 
Project Highlights:
 
> About 47 kW of photovoltaic solar systems installed and more than 1,500 low energy bulbs in 11 buildings. The metallic structures were built locally, as were the technical rooms for electrical equipment.

> 30 high-quality solar ovens.

> 4,000 solar lanterns to students in around 20 schools by entering into a written agreement between parents (or guardians), the students and their schools.

> 31 solar street lamps installed.

> Three solar water pumping systems for small-scale agriculture and reforestation installed.

> Technical training sessions for around 100 refugees.

> The environmental and social impact of the entire pilot project is to be monitored and assessed with the support of two specialised external partners.

> Detailed study of the lighting and energy use expenses incurred by refugees and the local community (hosts).