ECCN is invited as a guest speaker in The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) 2025
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The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is hosted in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia 2025.
ECCN Technology Company (hereinafter called ECCN ) is proud to be invited to participated in The Africa Climate Summit 2.
In the discussion session of Accelerating Universal Access to WASH through the Climate Resilient WASH Programme, Mr. Li, CEO of ECCN , sharing his point of view regarding to climate-resilient WASH as a private sector partner.
As a private sector partner, we are committed to contributing practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to support reliable water supply. Shared by Mr.Li , CEO of ECCN
Opportunities and Achievements
One of the clearest opportunities for the private sector lies in scaling up renewable energy– based solutions for WASH and beyond. At ECCN, we are dedicated to applying new energy technologies to address challenges across industries, agriculture, and community livelihoods. In the WASH sector specifically, we have worked with UNICEF to deliver solar-powered water pumping systems, providing end-to-end supply and services. Importantly, we manufacture key components ourselves—such as solar panels, inverters, and control cabinets—which ensures both quality and affordability. By localizing part of the production and integrating installation services, we not only reduce logistics costs and delivery delays but also strengthen regional supply chains and support the transition to greener, low-carbon technologies.
Challenges
However, there are also challenges. Import duties and high transportation costs continue to affect affordability. In addition, security conditions and poor road access often delay the timely delivery of materials to project sites. Another recurring issue is non-professional or inadequate designs. When such flaws are not identified early, they are often only discovered on site, at which point it becomes very difficult to secure supplementary materials in time—leading to significant project delays. Finally, coordination between civil works and electromechanical works is often weak. We frequently face cases where civil structures do not meet the required dimensions, or where delays in construction prevent timely installation of equipment.
ECCN have worked with UNICEF to deliver solar-powered water pumping systems, providing end-to-end supply and services
ECCN demonstrated the leading technology of solar pumping system.
Recommendations
To address these, I would recommend three actions: 1. Promote local and regional manufacturing of WASH-related equipment to reduce dependence on long import chains. 2. Enhance collaboration between governments, development partners, and private sector actors to align procurement processes, technical standards, and on-site implementation. 3. Expand access to innovative financing models, such as green funds and public–private partnerships, to ensure long-term sustainability and affordability.
ECCN believe the private sector is not just a supplier, but a long-term partner in building resilient WASH systems. By working hand in hand with governments and development partners, we can ensure that communities across Africa have access to safe, sustainable, and affordable water.
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