By Tlaleng Moabi Energy Indaba 15 March 2012 Presentation Outline WOESA Background amp Objectives Women Involvement in Electrification Projects ID: 760021
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Community Perspective on Electrification
By Tlaleng Moabi Energy Indaba 15 March 2012
Slide2Presentation Outline
WOESA Background & Objectives Women Involvement in Electrification Projects Community Perspective Prior to implementation During ImplementationPost Implementation
Slide3WOESA Origins
WOESA was established in 2002 with support from the then DME and the Minister of Minerals and EnergyWOESA was created as a Section 21 company with membership of about 300 WOMEN companies
Slide4WOESA Profile
>300 Member Companies represented in all 9 provinces, include corporate membersCompanies range from small rural establishments to medium operations
Slide5WOMEN INVOLVEMENT
Unfortunately, most of our constituency is companies with interest in the sector but have no technical skills
However, we have women that are involved in engineering, project management and construction in the Energy sector
Drive towards development of women in technical fields in the oil and energy sectors, e.g. professional women in the Energy Sector
Slide6ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME
COMMUNITIES PERSPECTIVE
Slide7IMPACT OF ELECTRIFICATION
Improved access to essential services such as healthcare, education and clean water
Better quality of life
Job Creation
Reduction of greenhouse effect
Slide8INITIATION STAGE
>30 years without electricity, the gratitude when one first makes contact is humbling.
Eager to assist the Contractors in terms of:
Site establishment
Safe guarding of material and the electricity network during the construction phase.
Slide9INITIATION STAGE
Initially, communities are willing to accommodate structures (strut poles and stay wires) in their yards, where there is open space
A lot of “houses” spring up on empty stands upon the announcement of the electrification project
Do not want to be left without electricity when the project is complete.
Perception that it will take another 20 years before they can get connected.
Slide10CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Although skill transfer
programmes
are initiated, but due to short duration of contracts, no long-term comprehensive plan (N3 to Electrician level) can be achieved.
In some cases, potential candidates are recruited and offered job opportunities by contractors.
Due to lack of technical skills, mostly the EPWP work that most communities can offer works like trenching and laying cables.
POST-CONSTRUCTION
During audits, we have found:
Loosened stays and/or moved strut poles, as residents or new owners extend their activities on their yards, resulting in the network looking saggy with low lying conductors.
Some communities, particularly rural, continue to use open fires/ firewood to cook and water-heating, use electricity is only for lights, radio, TV’s and fridges - thus their consumption is generally low.
Slide12In terms of the impact the electricity has had on communities lives, majority are still gratefulBenefits include: Children being able to study at night without the fear of burning down the house. Improved quality of life Healthcare facilities and schools (clinics) operate better
POST-CONSTRUCTION
Slide13Concerns include Availability of vending machines in the villages – thus it costs to purchase their electricity“Availability” of supply/ Network Strength during adverse weather conditions Generally, there are low instances of electricity theft in rural areas.
POST-CONSTRUCTION
Slide14CONCLUSION
As we prepare for Phase 2 of the
Programme
:
Review how effectively implement skill development in the rural communities
Support and/or develop women companies to get involved in the hardcore energy sector (manufacturing and services) –through EDI
programmes
Look at Hybrid solutions, e.g. Electrification together with Solar Geyser
programme
Don’t underestimate the need to educate and train people on energy efficiency
Slide15Contact details
Office: 15 Gold Reef Road OrmondeTelephone: 011 835 1880 Email: info@woesa.com or tlaleng@enzani.co.zaWebsite: www.woesa.com Contact: Tlaleng Moabi, Energy Advisor
Slide16Thank You