MoNaL

The MoNaL project aimed to develop sustainable mobility options for the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of the mobility options was considered, improved and analysed in a holistic way - from the production and design of the vehicles, to the energy supply and the recycling of the vehicles and the energy supply infrastructure. In the framework of a pilot implementation in Ghana at the site of the local partner Don Bosco, a sharing system for e-mopeds and cargo bikes was tested technically and economically and adapted in consideration of local conditions and user requirements. Sustainable mobility needs to be planned in connection with renewable energy supply. Therefore, a smart mini-grid of solar systems and charging stations was developed within the project. This mini-grid, unlike stand-alone systems, has sufficient power to supply the e-vehicles. Part of the mini-grid is an automated metering of the vehicles' electricity consumption and smart demand management through real-time adjustment of the electricity price to supply, demand, weather and battery status. The aim was to intensify the use of sustainable mobility alternatives and at the same time to contribute to the improved access to reliable and sustainable energy. As there is a considerable problem with electronic waste in Ghana, the final life cycle of the developed product system was considered. Therefore, existing recycling structures in Ghana were analysed, and options for second life applications of solar modules and batteries were examined. It was planned to organise workshops for the development of environmental standards with local stakeholders and qualification measures in the field of recycling and upcycling were carried out. Furthermore, qualification measures in the fields of e-mobility, solar technology and recycling ensured the long-term use of the product.