Renewable Energy Agro-Processing Hubs for Energy Access and Economic Development in Rural Rwanda

可再生能源农产品加工中心，促进卢旺达农村地区的能源获取和经济发展

• 批准号: 10077932
• 金额: $ 63.42万
• 依托单位: SMART VILLAGES RESEARCH GROUP LTD
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2024 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10077932
• 关键词: Renewable; Energy; Agro; Processing; Hubs

Our project, REAP (Renewable Energy Agro-Processing) hub, is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering rural communities by providing sustainable access to renewable energy and enhancing their food production capacities. Through the integration of innovative technologies and community-driven approaches, we seek to create lasting social, economic, and environmental impact in underserved regions.At the heart of our project is the vision to address the energy poverty prevalent in remote rural areas, where communities face challenges due to lack of reliable and affordable energy. Bby harnessing the power of renewable energy, we can unlock tremendous potential, enabling these communities to improve their quality of life and drive sustainable development.We begin with robust community engagement and needs assessment to truly understand the energy requirements and aspirations users. By working closely with the target communities, we ensure that our solutions are tailored to their specific needs and integrate seamlessly into their daily lives.Through strategic partnerships (Smart Villages Research Group and NjordFrey), we will deploy renewable energy technologies to support high yield fish/vegetable production with value addition (cooling/food drying). Intelligently monitored and coordinated through a digital monitoring system, the REAP hub will automatically balance the energy and production demands to increase efficiency and reduce energy and production costs.The REAP project extends beyond energy access. We recognise the vital role of productive systems in rural communities, such as agriculture and small-scale enterprises. By incorporating energy into these systems, we unlock new opportunities for income generation, value-chain development, and market access. This integrated approach fosters economic growth, creates employment, and reduces poverty, ensuring long-term sustainability.Furthermore, our project aligns closely with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). By promoting renewable solutions and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, we contribute to combating climate change.The impact of the REAP project last far longer than our project implementation. The knowledge, skills, and partnerships developed throughout the project will serve as a catalyst for replication and scaling up to 2,000 hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa, fostering widespread adoption of renewable energy solutions and transformative development models. Through collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainable development, REAP aims to empower rural communities, unlock their potential, and create a brighter future for all. Together, we can build resilient communities, promote Gender and Social inclusivity, and achieve a greener and more prosperous world.

我们的项目是REAP（可再生能源农业加工）中心，是一项变革性的倡议，旨在通过提供可持续的可再生能源并增强其粮食生产能力来增强农村社区的能力。通过创新技术和社区驱动的方法的整合，我们试图在服务不足的地区创造持久的社会，经济和环境影响。在我们项目的核心中，我们的愿景是解决偏远农村地区普遍存在的能源贫困，在偏远的农村地区，由于缺乏可靠和负担得起的能源，社区面临挑战。 BBY利用可再生能源的力量，我们可以释放巨大的潜力，使这些社区能够改善其生活质量并推动可持续发展。我们从强大的社区参与和需求评估开始，以真正了解能源需求和愿望用户。通过与目标社区紧密合作，我们确保解决方案是根据其特定需求量身定制的，并无缝地集成到他们的日常生活中。通过战略合作伙伴关系（Smart Villages Research Group和Njordfrey），我们将部署可再生能源技术，以支持高产量鱼/蔬菜生产的高产量生产（冷却/食品干燥）。通过数字监控系统进行了智能监控和协调，REAP中心将自动平衡能源和生产需求，以提高效率并降低能源和生产成本。收获项目超出了能源访问范围。我们认识到生产系统在农村社区（例如农业和小型企业）中的重要作用。通过将能源纳入这些系统，我们为创收，价值链开发和市场获取开辟了新的机会。这种综合的方法促进了经济增长，创造就业和减少贫困​​，确保长期可持续性。Furthermore，我们的项目与可持续发展目标紧密相符，尤其是SDG 7（负担得起且清洁能源）和SDG 13（气候行动）。通过促进可再生解决方案并减轻温室气体的排放，我们为打击气候变化做出了贡献。收获项目的影响持续的时间远远超过了我们的项目实施。在整个项目中发展的知识，技能和伙伴关系将成为复制和扩展多达2,000个枢纽的催化剂，从而促进了可再生能源解决方案和变革性开发模型的广泛采用。通过合作，创新和对可持续发展的深刻承诺，REAP旨在增强农村社区的能力，释放其潜力并为所有人创造更美好的未来。我们可以一起建立有韧性的社区，促进性别和社会包容性，并实现更绿色，更繁荣的世界。