Photovoltaics & Concentrated solar power (CSP)

Photovoltaics & Concentrated solar power (CSP) - Project examples

Ukraine - South Ukraine Regional Transmission Network Development

NPC Ukrenergo aims at de-bottlenecking the regional network (up to 750 kV) in South Ukraine for more efficient and reliable power supply and at accelerating the integration of solar and wind power into the national power grid within the next 15 years. The Consultant was appointed to assist NPC Ukrenergo to assess the implication of installing sizeable solar and wind power generation capacities in Ukraine.

The project is divided in two phases:

Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power Integration Assessment
Phase II - Project Preparation of Two Priority Investment Packages.

The assignment has the following main tasks:

Master planning of the regional power network development at 750, 330, 220 and 110 kV voltage levels in South Ukraine with a 5 and 15-year perspective;
Determination of the appropriate levels of wind and solar power capacity and appropriate operational and technical parameters for management of such connected capacity;
Drafting necessary documents regulating technical aspects of solar and wind energy operation in Ukraine;
Identifying the short and medium-term investments needed to strengthen the regional grid and to increase the capacity of wind and solar power that could be connected in South Ukraine;
Determination of the required spare generating capacity in an interconnected power system (IPS) based on power balance analysis, type and operational parameters of such generating capacity to compensate fluctuating energy supply by large commercial-scale wind and solar power plants;
Prioritisation of construction/reinforcement projects to be implemented by 2030;
Strengthening the Client's capacity to perform better network planning and operation;
Performing comprehensive technical, economic, commercial and socio environmental feasibility assessment of two projects prioritised among those identified in the master plan.
Project preparation for the two packages (technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation).

intec's services

Demand forecast and generation expansion plan;
Review and assessment of existing network planning and operation in view of solar and wind power integration (grid code, operation, load dispatch and wind forecast, control and metering systems);
Network planning (110 kV and above) for the South Ukrainian grid for the integration of solar and wind power (load flow, N-1, stability analysis, mitigation measures) and related training;
Establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS);
Preparation of the Master Plan with selection and definition of two priority investment packages;
Project preparation for the two packages (grid stability analysis, technical specifications, BoQ, line route review, technical, economic and financial analyses, ESIA, project feasibility, project tender documentation)

Client

NPC Ukrenergo

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018

Gambia - Feasibility Study for Solar PV Development

The Republic of The Gambia, through the National Water and Electricity Company Limited- NAWEC (the Client), is seeking the development of Solar PV power generation in the country. The objective of the assignment is to assess the technical viability of constructing solar PV power generation in three potential modalities: (i) PV stand-alone power plant with a total installed capacity between 10 and 30 MWp including an associated BESS: (ii) hybridization of existing plants with PV power plants with BESS; and (iii) off grid PV + BESS for rural communities with major and critical health and educational facilities.

intec's services

Project inception and implementation planning
Analysis of existing grid and generation / demand profiles
Solar resource assessment
Site selection and feasibility studies for grid connected PV + BESS
Pre-Feasibility studies for Off-Grid PV + BESS
Market sounding
Operation and maintenance program
Training and capacity strengthening program
Economic and financial analysis
Risk analysis and mitigation plan
Global environmental benefits
Legal due diligence
Preliminary analysis of environmental and social impacts
Project structuring, project financing plan, EPC or PPP models.

Client

National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)

Financing

World Bank

Period of implementation

01.02.2018-30.09.2018

Tanzania - Zanzibar Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency Programme

The EU has formulated a comprehensive programme to support the RE and EE Initiative in Zanzibar. This includes the supply and installation of wind and solar measurement equipment (separately contracted) and the recruitment of consultancy services for the implementation of the programme in 2 lots: the present study work (Lot 1) and technical assistance for the implementation of RE and EE projects to be separately contracted as Lot 2.

intec's services

Collection and analysis of wind and solar resource data for a period of 12 months resulting in a wind map for the archipelago, in the confirmation of 5 wind sites and of 3 solar farm sites for feasibility analyses
Grid impact study: load flow, static and dynamic analysis, maximum penetration estimation, capacity factor calculation, estimation of needed rotational reserve and report preparation.
Logistics study for wind parks and solar farms (harbour/landing facilities, transport and construction equipment, access roads, etc.; development of a logistics plan)
Wind flow modelling for selected sites and solar PV potential, inter alia development of a digital terrain model (DTM) for the pre-selected sites
Output prediction for wind parks and solar PV farms incl. selection of wind turbines and PV panels to consider, loss and risk analyses
Feasibility studies for wind parks, solar farms and solar home systems (SHS), incl. preliminary project designs and cost estimates, grid integration studies (33 kV), SCADA, civil engineering, financial and economic analyses, preliminary standardized design of SHS, and procurement and construction schedule
Evaluation of regulatory requirements (permits and licenses, land use, laws on construction and operation of wind parks and solar farms)
Environmental and social impact assessments (EIA and SIA), including development of an environmental monitoring and management plan (EMMP)

Client

The Alternate National Authorizing Officer (NAO), Ministry of Finance

Financing

European Commission

Period of implementation

1.8.2015 - 01.09.2018

Uganda - 10 MW PV Solar Project in Tororo District

The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) invests into a 10 MW PV solar power project to be developed, owned and operated by the company Tororo Solar North Ltd. (TSN). FMO contracted the services of a consultant to carry out lenders' technical, environmental and social due diligence of the project, construction supervision and monitoring of operational performance.

intec's services

A. Due Diligence Phase

Project site assessment: topography, solar resource and ambient conditions; logistics; etc.
Review of technology and plant design
Review of energy yield analysis and forecasts for expected power production in kWh
Review of project contracts / agreements (i.a. PPA, interconnection, O&M, water supply & land agreements)
Review of construction and completion testing, of off-take structure (PPA) and of O&M structure
Electrical interconnection review
Check and follow-up of permits and licenses
Review of expected project costs and of financial model assumptions
Review of the project's environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process and report
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions in a draft environmental and social action plan (ESAP)

B. Construction and Commissioning Phase

Construction monitoring and quality assurance
Design review and approval
Review of acceptance testing procedures and test witnessing
Participation in commissioning and taking-over

C. Operational Phase (services on call until 2032)

Monitoring of punch list items, review of operational performance, periodical review of operation reports

Client

Netherlands Development Finance Company ("FMO")

Financing

Access Uganda Solar Limited

Period of implementation

20.3.2015 - 31.7.2018

Niger - PV Hybridization of Diesel-Based Mini-Grids in Niger

The Government of Niger has been striving to increase electricity access and has set an ambitious goal of increasing the access rate to 60% by 2027. The objective of this assignment is to conduct the feasibility study of the hybridization with PV and expansion of access to electricity of several existing diesel-based isolated grids throughout Niger and managed by NIGELEC.

intec's services

Georeferencing and analysis (GIS) of mini grids managed by NIGELEC
Analysis of hybridization options and potential for grid expansion and access increase of access to electricity
Elaboration of pre-feasibility study of the selected isolated grids
Mid-term workshop to select final set for feasibility studies
Site visit to each of the selected isolated grids at the feasibility stage, including demand assessment
Elaboration of feasibility study of the selected isolated grids
Training with national stakeholders

Client

World Bank

Financing

World Bank

Period of implementation

02.11.2016 - 30.06.2018

Mauritania - Solar Energy-Based Rural Electrification in the Aftout Elchargui Region

The Mauritanian Government initiated a national strategy to provide universal access to basic services (water, energy, telecommunication) in rural and suburban areas. In this context, the Government received a loan from the Islamic Development Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for the implementation of strategic investments in electricity infrastructure, one of the components being consultancy services for project supervision. The project includes mainly:

the procurement and installation of (i) one solar PV plant with an estimated capacity of 2.6 MWc and storage, (ii) a diesel back-up system to complement the electricity production (2 diesel gensets), and the optimisation of the envisaged electricity production as per the prevailing conditions
the construction of approx. 270 km of HV transmission networks and approx. 60 km of LV distribution networks as well as approx. 6,000 consumer connections

intec's services

Mission 1: Detailed technical studies, including environmental and social impact studies for the equipment which is divided into 3 lots (power plants and their optimisation, HV networks, LV networks): Elaboration of preliminary design and detailed design for the chosen options, including technical specifications and dimensioning, engineering, functional specifications for the equipment, soil investigations, topography, BoQ etc., and elaboration of tender documents.

Mission 2: Support to the Employer during tendering: Site visits with the Bidders, reply to Bidders' queries, bid evaluation and support to the Employer during contract negotiations for the EPC contracts.

Mission 3: Technical control and supervision of works: Management of the implementation works, scheduling and steering of site works, and assistance during acceptance operations.

Client

Agence de Promotion de l'Accès Universel aux Services (APAUS)

Financing

Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Period of implementation

2016 - 2018

Libya - Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy Development

The situation of the electricity sector in Libya needs proper and rapid improvement, and the energy generation is mainly based on conventional energies burning heavy or light oil or gas fuel with a total installed generation capacity of around 9,000 MW mainly located in the shores north of the country. The use of renewable energies would allow Libya to cope with the increasing demand resulting from reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed during the last years and use oil & gas products to earn revenues for the country. The objective of this assignment is to develop a strategic plan for renewable energy development in the country.

intec's services

Stage I: Energy mix and renewable resource assessment

development of a least cost expansion plan and renewable energy scenarios

Stage II: Strategic plan for development of renewable energy:

analysis of institutional mechanism, procedures and processes for selection and licensing of RE projects
develop a road map for RE and grid development until 2030 and estimate the size of investments required. The grid development roadmap includes the requirements for balancing reserve and proposes necessary power systems control infrastructure.
summary of opportunities and interfaces of different set-ups

Stage III: Framework for a pilot private sector participation transaction

develop technical specifications for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in wind and solar energy
developing a grid code document for connecting renewable energy projects
identify candidates for renewable energy PSP transactions
analysis of the financial viability of the suggested pilot transactions
conduct a risk assessment for PSP
market analysis to identify interest in potential pilot projects

Stage IV: Specialized training and experience sharing workshops

Client

World Bank

Financing

World Bank

Period of implementation

01/2017-12/2017; 05-06/2018

Jordan - Green Lending Programme in Jordan - Verification Consultant

AFD has designed a Green Lending Program aiming at scaling up investment by industry and service sectors in energy efficiency (EE), renewable energy (RE) and environmental performance. To this effect, the Green Lending program provides credits to Jordanian banks through the green credit facility, an investment grant scheme and financing of support frameworks for sustainable energy.

The monitoring and verification consultant, i.e. the present project, will ensure that the implemented investments meet the expectations, that all projects have been completed in accordance with the relevant investment plans and that they are on track to achieve the planned energy savings.

intec's services

Support to the implementation of a significant number of renewable energy and energy efficiency investments by:

checking the eligibility of projects

upon their completion checking the projects' compliance

recalculating the yield and business model of each PV project:

car park systems of 5 kWp to 1 MWp
roof-top systems of 25 kWp to 200 kWp
green field systems of 500 kWp to 1 MWp

recalculating the efficiency of EE projects:

assessment according to Jordanian Green Building Guideline
certification according to LEED Gold Standard
(Sustainable sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, indoor Environmental Quality, Materials and resources, Innovation in design)

monitoring and operational review of the projects

capitalizing the results of the program and ensure its visibility

Client

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Financing

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Period of implementation

23.5.2014 - 30.4.2018

Uganda - 10 MW PV Solar Project in Soroti District

The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) invests into a 10 MW PV solar power project to be developed, owned and operated by the company Access Uganda Solar Limited. FMO contracted the services of a consultant to carry out lenders' technical, environmental and social due diligence of the project, construction supervision and monitoring of operational performance.

intec's services

Due Diligence Phase

Project site assessment: topography, solar resource and ambient conditions; logistics; etc.
Review of technology and plant design
Review of energy yield analysis and forecasts for expected power production in kWh
Review of project contracts / agreements (i.a. PPA, interconnection, O&M, water supply & land agreements)
Review of construction and completion testing, of off-take structure (PPA) and of O&M structure
Electrical interconnection review
Check and follow-up of permits and licenses
Review of expected project costs and of financial model assumptions
Review of the project's environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) process and report
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions in a draft environmental and social action plan (ESAP)

Construction and Commissioning Phase

Construction monitoring and quality assurance
Design review and approval
Review of acceptance testing procedures and test witnessing
Participation in commissioning and taking-over

Operational Phase (services on call until 2032)

Monitoring of punch list items, review of operational performance, periodical review of operation reports

Client

Netherlands Development Finance Company ("FMO")

Financing

Access Uganda Solar Limited

Period of implementation

20/03/2015 – 31/03/2018