Technology:  We apply participatory approaches to managing technical change that enables people to work their own way out of poverty. Drawing on PAC projects, and the work of Practical Action, we offer long-standing expertise in clean energy technologies and engagement with poor communities. Product development includes fuel-efficient stoves and off-grid renewable energy systems that are locally produced and appropriate to the environment.  efficient stove models and plan an implementation programme in both rural and urban areas of Rwanda.

Community: PAC works to improve poor communities' access to essential energy services through implementing demand-driven projects. We place emphasis on identifying and agreeing needs and solutions through the long-standing use of participatory methods. Our staff can offer needs assessments and socio-economic analysis to ensure successful and lasting energy implementation projects.

Policy/Strategy: PAC provides analysis and recommendations to government ministries, regional organisations and international donors on energy policy and strategy. We can work to develop renewable, low carbon and rural electrification strategies, such as ourconsultancy support to the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Energy Strategy which included the development of country energy snapshots.  PAC can advise best practice approaches to technology development and facilitate national policy processes.

Capacity/Training: Building knowledge, networks and skills in communities, local partners, other NGOs and governments is essential for lasting change. PAC delivers training on energy and technology innovations tailored to all levels, from governments and institutions to local technicians and community workers. We design and develop on- and offline knowledge products, including the Interactive Renewable Energy Toolkit (iRET). PAC can also design and implement communications strategies including awareness raising and marketing as part of national policy promotion or commercial product development. PAC works closely with Practical Answers, the technical information service of Practical Action, to disseminate knowledge products from the international down to the local level.

Environment: PAC provides services in countries where communities' livelihoods are extremely vulnerable to environmental degradation and the effects of climate change. Integrating our climate change and disaster risk reduction expertise with our energy experience, PAC provides consulting services on clean energy technologies, adaptation work and environmental impact assessments. Enterprise: At the heart of our work on energy is participatory market development. PAC offers Participatory Market Mapping of renewable energy markets, such as a charcoal workshop in western Kenya, as part of the policy Information Systems for Clean Energy Security (PISCES) project. Our team can also facilitate joint ventures between international and local firms, and assist in project and proposal design to develop successful projects.  

Our energy capability statement highlights PAC's approach to this area of work and provides further information on our experience. 

Energy Capability Statement

Practical Action Capability Statement, outlining our approach to energy work and our areas of expertise.

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Practical Action Consulting UK leads on energy development projects. If you require any further information on our work in this area, please contact us using the details below:

Address: Practical Action Consulting, The Schumacher Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9QZ

E-mail: consulting@practicalaction.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1926 634403