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LLEESSSSOONNSS FFRROOMM TTHHEE FFIIEELLDD AN ASSESSMENT OF SIBAT’S EXPERIENCES ON COMMUNITY-BASED MICROHYDRO POWER SYSTEMS Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya (SIBAT) An Assessment of SIBAT’s Experiences on Community-based Micro hydro Power Systems Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya (SIBAT) in collaboration with Evangelisher Entwicklungsdienst e.v. (EED) and MISEREOR, and production assistance from Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) LLEESSSSOONNSS FFRROOMM TTHHEE FFIIIEELLDD::: An Assessment of SIBAT Experiences on Community-based Micro hydro Power Systems Copyright © Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya, Inc. (SIBAT) 2007 All rights reserved SIBAT holds the right to this publication. The publication may be cited in part as long as SIBAT is properly acknowledged as the source and SIBAT is furnished with copies of the final work where the quotation or citation appears. Authors: VICTORIA M. LOPEZ JOVITO L. BENOSA JENNY B. MONTEAGUDO REINHOLD METZLER GARETH LEWIS Publisher: Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya, Inc. (SIBAT) 40 Matulungin St., Bgy. Central, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Tel: (632) 928 8316 Fax: (632) 926 8971 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.sibat.org Cover, book design and lay-out by: JOVITO L. BENOSA FLORINDA P. CONCEPCION LLEESSSSOONNSS F FRROOMM T TTHHEE F FIIIEELLDD LLEESSSSOONNSS FFRROOMM TTHHEE FFIIEELLDD AN ASSESSMENT OF SIBAT EXPERIENCES ON COMMUNITY-BASED MICROHYDRO POWER SYSTEMS Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya (SIBAT), Inc. 1 An Assessment of SIBAT Experiences on Community-based Micro hydro Power Systems AACCKKNNOOWWLLEEDDGGEEMMEENNTT This wealth of evaluation is a collective task undertaken by SIBAT and through its Renewable Energy Program. With heartfelt appreciation, SIBAT extends its thanks to the communities, partner agencies and individuals that made this study possible notably, the following: The ten POs or community organizations – which, in their genuine desire to address a basic need, have emboldened them to harness an indigenous local resource and undertake these community-based renewable energy systems. Their resolve and persistence have been key elements in the success and continued demand for similar CBRES replications across the countryside; The partner NGOs, local government units and respective dioceses that have labored with us not only during implementation but also at every project beginning, monitoring and trouble-shooting. Their participation in this study has further enriched and deepened the meaning of partnership; The funding institutions and resource agencies – in particular, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the UNDP Global Environment Facility-Small Grants Programme. Without their trust and continued support, we would not have made modest yet successful strides at renewable energy development, promotion and advocacy; The former student volunteers (OTP and YFD) namely: Christopher Parkin, Oliver Riley, Alice Tedd, Sonia Duarte and Gareth Lewis – who individually, have journeyed to the remote project sites and embarked on the task of project documentation. Their project feedback and remarkable work became the launching pad for this evaluation; and The Evangelisher Entwicklungsdienst e.v. (EED) and MISEREOR for the program and institutional support by providing the financial grant so we can undertake this evaluation. The Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) – Philippines, through the European Commission, for financing the production-printing of this publication. Above all, we are grateful to Mr. Reinhold Metzler for his assistance rendered, for his helpful comments and insights in this evaluation as well as his suggestions on further improving our work and program delivery. His patience and tenacity in numerous revisions and editing of this material has rubbed off to the SIBAT staff proving once and for all, the endless process of learning and relearning. Again to all of you, maraming salamat po! 2 LLEESSSSOONNSS F FRROOMM T TTHHEE F FIIIEELLDD TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 3 List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 5 List of Figures ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 217 CHAPTER 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Objectives of the Assessment ............................................................................................................ 11 Framework of Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 11 Scope and Methodology ................................................................................................................... 13 CHAPTER 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Historical Background of Community-Based Microhydro Power Systems in Sibat .................. 15 The CBRES Framework................................................................................................................ 15 CHAPTER 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Findings on Micro Hydro Projects ...................................................................................................... 21 SECTION 1. Microhydro Power Schemes .................................................................................... 21 Section 2. MHP Applications and End-Uses ............................................................................... 27 Section 3. Technology Appropriateness .................................................................................. 35 Section 4. Roles, Management and Ownership ....................................................................... 40 Section 5. Capital Cost and Financing ....................................................................................... 48 Section 6. Financial Sustainability ................................................................................................ 56 Section 7. PO Capacity Building for MHP Management ........................................................ 65 CHAPTER 4 ........................................................................................................................................... 67 MHP Effects ............................................................................................................................................ 67 Effects on Household Income and Expenses ............................................................................. 67 Community Strengthening ............................................................................................................. 70 Development Enabling ................................................................................................................... 71 Social Benefits ................................................................................................................................... 71 Effects on Women ............................................................................................................................ 72 Reduction of Drudgery on Women and Children ..................................................................... 72 Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................... 73 Other Effects...................................................................................................................................... 74 CHAPTER 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 75 Analysis and Conclusions ................................................................................................................... 75 Effects of MHP Systems on Households and Communities ...................................................... 76 Technology Appropriateness ........................................................................................................ 77 Capital Cost and Financing ........................................................................................................... 78 Ability for Loan Servicing ................................................................................................................. 79 Financial Sustainability .................................................................................................................... 80 PO Capacity Building for MHP Management ............................................................................ 81 3 An Assessment of SIBAT Experiences on Community-based Micro hydro Power Systems On Roles, Management and Ownership ................................................................................... 81 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................