An initiative to achieve universal energy access in Sabah through renewable mini-grids.
Energy Demand Map
The SabahRE2 team mapped 400 unelectrified villages in rural Sabah – a result of overlaying a wealth of data from government agencies, district offices, community networks, satellite imagery, and field visits to over 200 communities.
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All off-grid villages in Sabah can be electrified with 206 renewable mini-grids at an average rate of USD 0.15 - 0.50 per kwh.
The Project will result in energy cost savings and increased income for 12,450 households or 55,800 people.
In one 11.6kW micro-hydro project for a 54-household village, the community gained
- 50% energy cost savings
- 2-3X increased income
- 1,379 acres of rainforest protected
- 30,000 liters of fuel use on diesel generators diverted
50% energy cost savings
2-3X increased income
1,379 acres of rainforest protected
30,000 liters of fuel use on diesel generators diverted
Hear directly from the communities
The project creates increased environmental impact through community-led conservation, with an opportunity to protect 100,000+ acres of forests with wateshed protection plans.
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