IRENA Presentation_Kalle Hashmi_August 28 2014 Final

8/11/2019 IRENA Presentation_Kalle Hashmi_August 28 2014 Final

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IRENA Scholarship Program

Kalle Hashmi

Empowering Youth


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IRENA Organization

Formally established in 2011 Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

First global intergovernmental organisation

headquartered in the Middle East

132 Members (August 2014)

37 countries in the process of becoming Members

IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC)

Bonn, Germany Permanent Observer to the United Nations

Key FACTs


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IRENA Organization

Mission

Mandate: To promote the widespread and sustainable use ofrenewable energy worldwide

Objective: To serve as a centre of excellence, advisory

resource, and network hub for renewable energy

Scope: All renewable energy sources produced in a

sustainable manner


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IRENA OrganizationIRENA Membership

37 States in Accession

132 Members


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IRENA OrganizationStructure

Supreme organ of the Agency

Convenes once a year (World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi)

Includes a delegation from each Member of the Agency, who together participate in

the Assembly's deliberations and decisions

The Assembly:

discusses and approves IRENAsWork Programme and Budget;

debates and provides guidance on IRENAs programmatic and strategic

direction and the Agencysactivities;

acts as the international convening platform for substantive discussions onrenewable energy topics;

elects the members of the IRENA Council and makes decisions relating to the

supervision of the Agencysinstitutional structure, regulations and policies.

AssemblySecretariat

Council


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AssemblySecretariat

Council

Consists of 21 Members of the Agency, elected by Assembly

Convenes twice yearly

Facilitates consultations and cooperation among all Members

Considers IRENAs draft Work Programme and Budget as well as other

programmatic, strategic or institutional matters

Assists in decision-making by providing recommendations to the Assembly


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Assembly

SecretariatCouncil

Consists of Director-General (Adnan Z. Amin, Kenya) and staff

Prepares Work Programme within framework of IRENAs mandate and

Medium-term Strategy

Implements and provides progress reports to Members

Communicates with Members and other stakeholders on Agency activities and

facilitates communication among Members

Establishes cooperation to create synergies, implement the Agencys

programmes, and deliver on IRENAsmandate

Programmatic Divisions: Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC)

IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC)

Country Support and Partnerships (CSP)

Project based approach


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Assembly

SecretariatCouncil

The IRENA Secretariat consists of:

120 people

Over 50 nationalities

Professional staff

Junior professional associates and interns

Full-time consultants and contractors

In November 2014, we shall be moving in with you at Masdar City at the new

IRENA Headquarter


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Country Support andPartnerships

Aim

To supports countries in the development and

implementation of national and regional

renewable energy strategies.

Purpose

Translate the findings of the Agency into national

and regional initiatives according to substantive

country needs and provides feedback to guide

future IRENA activities.


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IRENA Scholarship Program

A CSP Initiative.

The Program is offered through the support of the Government ofthe United Arab Emirates, to students enrolled at the Masdar

Institute of Science and Technology.

The two year program inducts 20 students annually with the fourth

batch to be selected in August 2014. The IRENA Scholarship Programme offers scholars:

Exclusive access to the IRENA Lecture Program- 6 lectures per academic year;

Short Term Assignments sponsored by IRENA;

Long Term collaborative research projects between IRENA and Masdar; Participation in IRENA events;

Internship Opportunities;

Most Importantly an excellent networking potential;

What and Why?


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Where the Masdar Students fitwithin IRENA?

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Socio Economic Aspects of RESocio-Economic Value of

Renewable Energy

Analyses value-creation opportunities along solar and windvalue chains

Analyses policy instruments for creation of RE industries

- Showcases best practices

- Develops concrete policy recommendations and guidelines

- Provides tools and case studies to maximise economicvalue creation- Advises on RE enabling policies

Disseminates evidence on socio-economic value added fromRE deployment

http://irevalue.irena.org/


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Socio Economic Aspects of REWe Seek Student

Engagement in

Mini Grids

Analysis of policy and regulatory measures to support the deployment of renewable

energy based mini-grids for rural electrification in developing countries.

Focal Person: Salvatore [email protected]


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Global Atlas

Largest-ever initiative to assess

renewable energy potential on a global

scale

Compiles data on high-resolution maps

67 countries contributing data (as of

January 2014)

Initially includes solar and wind data, and

will expand to cover bioenergy,

geothermal and other renewable energysources

Will incorporate cost data and available

infrastructure

http://globalatlas.irena.org/


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Global Atlas and otherKnowledge areas

We Seek Student

Engagement in

Global Atlas1. Global Atlas Marine Energy: Analyze maps and datasets that could bring added

value to the marine energy sector.

2. Global Atlas Infrastructure datasets: Assist in gathering datasets on roads,

transmission network, cities etc.

Other knowledge areas

1. RE Knowledge Gap Analysis: Identify key elements of information that are not

apprehended by IRENA yet.

2. Environmental Impact Assessment: Analyze and document the IRENA EIA matrix

for six resources.

3. Analyze RE myths and the dynamics for their propagation: Analyze test strategies

to access RE myths and miss concepts.4. Analyze education gaps across the world wide and how will those needs be

fulfilled- Compare education capabilities to RE targets worldwide on a geographic

basis.

Focal Person: Nicolas Fichaux Email: [email protected]


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ADFD Fund

Commitment from United Arab Emirates of USD 350 million over

seven years as Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)

concessional loans

Technical review by IRENA

Supporting innovative, replicable renewable energy projects indeveloping countries

6 projects were selected for funding by ADFD from the projects

recommended by IRENA in the first cycle

The 6 projects selected were from Ecuador, Maldives, Mali,Mauritania, Samoa, and Sierra Leone

The second cycle is currently being implemented

http://adfd.irena.org/


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ADFD Fund

Short-term assignments:

1. Video production for the 2ndcycle projects.

2. Selection of technical experts

3. Creative development of our front end website4. Creative development of our backend website for applicants,

experts and Committee

5. Preparation of press conference for January 2015 Assembly

We Seek Student

Engagement in


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ADFD Fund

Long-term assignments

1. Development of impact assessment framework

2. Integration of project outcomes with other IRENA activities

3. Development of alternative financial guarantee mechanisms for

developing countries to obtain financing.4. Development of interactive Information management system to

quickly and efficiently capture project technical and commercial

information.

We Seek Student

Engagement in


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IRELP

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2.

Focal Person: Name and Email

Aims to develop a robust and highly skilled labor pool.

Creates awareness about skills gaps and labor shortages in the

renewable energy sector.

Raises the profile of renewable energy as an attractive careeroption.

Increases awareness of, and accessibility to, renewable energy

education opportunities and resources.

Assists, where possible, in adapting education and training

structures to enable a global renewable energy transition.

http://irelp.irena.org


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IRELP

Short Assignments Gathering Data on National Training Capacities

The IRENA Renewable Energy Learning Partnership (IRELP) is currently

carrying out a statistics project in order to assess the training capacities

of the 26 countries included in IRENAs REMAP initiative. The student

shall be primarily researching within his/her own country. (Approximately2 weeks)

Research on Higher Education and Vocational Training in

Renewable Energy The task of the assigned Scholar would be to research education and

training currently available in their home region. There is a particularneed to populate data from Asia, Africa and South America.

(Approximately 2 weeks)

Blog Assignment on the IRENA Community

Focal Person:

Stephanie Pinnington, Email: [email protected]

We Seek Student

Engagement in


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IRELP

Short Assignments

Blog Assignment on the IRENA Community The International Renewable Energy Agency has recently launched an

online forum called the IRENACommunity. The Community provides an

open space where individuals can ask questions, share ideas and startdebate on renewable energy topics. Scholars will be requested to engage

on the Community and write a weekly blog/discussion post.

(Approximately 4 weeks)

Focal Person:

Stephanie Pinnington, Email: [email protected]

We Seek Student

Engagement in


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IRELPGlobal Renewable Energy

Islands Network (GREIN)

GREIN is a platform for pooling knowledge, sharing best practicesand seeking innovative solutions for accelerated uptake of clean

and cost-effective renewable energy technologies on islands.

GREIN develops clusters of interested islands aimed at resolvingspecific issues

Development of an interest cluster involves gathering interested

islands, selecting a cluster leader and preparing a work plan to

resolve common issues

Interest clusters on renewable roadmaps and grid integration

were activated at the Pacific Energy Summit in March 2013


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IRELPWe Seek Student

Engagement in

Short-term assignments:

Research on renewable energy market in islands

Financial investment is essential to successful renewable energytransition in small islands. Student is expected to research on four

aspects: political commitment, market opening, technical

planning and capacity buildingon selected islands. This results will

then be further processed and be written as Renewable Islands:Setting for Success, a major IRENA publication on renewable

energy investment on islands.

Focal Person: Yao Zhao Email: [email protected]


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Grid IntegrationClean Energy Corridors

As part of IRENAs clean energycorridor projects, IRENA has started

to implement Enabling Regulatory

Environments into regional and

national power systems.

The list of tangible projects to be

identified during the stakeholder

consultation will be prioritized and

form the Enabling RegulatoryEnvironment Action Plan (EREAP).


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Grid IntegrationWe Seek Student

Engagement in

Zoning and Resource Assessment: The methodology was used

to identify developable, high resource potential renewable

energy zones for solar (both utility scale photovoltaic and

concentrated solar power) and wind technologies based onmultiple criteria.

Enabling Regulatory Environments: Analyse enabling regulatory

environments in various countries and evaluate how different

regulations can improve the integration of renewable power

sources into the power network.


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RRAsRenewable Readiness

Assessment (RRAs)

A Holistic Assessment MethodologyAn RRA is a holistic assessment of conditions for renewable energy deployment in a

country, and the actions necessary to further improve these conditions. The RRA

comprises a methodology that includes developing a background report, stakeholder

workshops, completion of templates and a final report.

Implementation

Country led process executed in cooperation with IRENA.

RRA Deployment

The RRA methodology has been applied in more than 15 countries and the action

plans developed have resulted in numerous important developments.


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RRAsWe Seek Student

Engagement In

RRA Initiation and Demonstration of Intent: Draft the BackgroundPaper

RRA Follow Up: As a follow up to the RRA, focus on priority areas

which have been identified through the RRA process and developdetailed action plans.

RRA Process: Evaluate how effective the RRA process is in

comparison to other methodologies available for accessing the

renewable energy sector in different countries.

RRA Impact Assessment: Develop consultation


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Application

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How to Apply for IRENA

Scholarship? Its not too LATE ! You have two additional weeks to apply for the

IRENA scholarship program. Your application should mention your

faculty at Masdar Institute and include a latest CV and a

Statement/Letter of Purpose.

The application has to be sent to Joice Priya, Academic Programs

Supervisor at Masdar Institute [email protected]

Students who have already applied through the Masdar

Application Process and checked the IRENA Scholarship box, do

not need to Apply Again!

The final deadline for applications is 13 September 2014.


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The Selection Criteria

Criteria Weightage

Interest in renewable energy technologies and their applications.

Interest in International Development Projects in particular specific

IRENA projects

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Strong motivation and clear approach for development of knowledge,

skills and experiences in a specific focus area Preference to focus areas which are mutually relevant to IRENA and

Masdar

30

Academic accomplishments in terms of prior education, achievements,

certifications, GRE and TOEFL scores. 20

Diversity of background is preferred.

Relevant work experience to match interests in specific focus areas 20

A selection committee comprising three IRENA staff members shall select the scholars and

the results shall be disclosed in the first week of October 2014.


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Tips Based on the selection criteria, tailor your motivational letter to

show why you are the right candidate.

Update your CV.

IRENA offers opportunities to perform research with real

application in various regions and countries across the globe.

Additionally, IRENA offers tremendous opportunities for exhibiting

your work internationally and networking. Compel your advisors

to pursue collaborative research projects with IRENA in areas of

your interest. Start communicating with us, your advisors and keepgoing.

Lastly and most importantly, BE PROACTIVE, its competitive out

there!!


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Contacts

Let us help you out furtherKalle Hashmi

Email: [email protected]

Bilal Hassan

Email: [email protected]

Joice PriyaEmail: [email protected]


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