Training & Capacity Building

Training & Capacity Building - Project examples

Chad - Support of the Justice Sector (PRAJUST II)

This project is the continuation of the PRAJUST 1. Its interventions will concentrate on strengthening the achievements of PRAJUST 1 on Infrastructure and equipment. The general objective of this project is committed to strengthening the rule of law in Chad and the respect of the human rights through the support to the strengthening of a high quality system of justice, accessible to everyone.

Specific objectives:

Support the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MJDH) in the implementation of the activities of the project
Support the institutional strengthening, the strengthening of the independence of the judiciary, in collaboration with the High Judicial Council, the Parliament (general political commission), the General Secretary of the government, the organization of the civil society.
Support the inclusive elaboration of a new justice sectorial policy from 2016

Support the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in the definition and implementation of the political access of the energy and an information policy.

intec's services

The services provided by Intec refer to objective 4: definition and implementation of the political access of the energy and an information policy

Undertaking an inventory of the entire building complexes of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Central Department, l'Ecole Nationale de Formation Judiciaire - ENFJ, Supreme Court, courts, prisons). The inventory will cover both energy issues and buildings.
Energy analysis of the Ministry's Real Estate Network
Propose, on the basis of the inventory, a renewable energy equipment plan (off-grid power through solar energy) of the whole building complexes of the Ministry of Justice to improve its energy independence.
Support the Ministry in the elaboration of tender documents (technical specifications) and launching, contracting, supervision of the equipment installation and preliminary and final receptions
Provide training in the use and maintenance of facilities/equipment

Support the Ministry in the final and provisional reception of facilities

Client

Ministère du Plan et de la Coopération Internationale

Financing

EU EDF

Period of implementation

18.05.2016 – 17.05.2020

Ghana - Ghana Electricity Sector Support Project

Since 2007, SECO, together with other international donors, has been financing the Ghana Energy Developing and Access Program (GEDAP) which is hosted by the Ghana Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP) and aims at improving the efficiency of power distribution in Ghana and at increasing access to electricity by the population. The third phase of the programme (GEDAP III) has started in September 2014. Its focus is to increase electricity access through 1) financing electricity distribution infrastructure, 2) renewable energy development and energy efficiency, and 3) institutional strengthening. To support project implementation, SECO has contracted a "backstopper" who will carry out the tasks specified below.

intec's services

Inception Study

Preparation of an inception study recommending main measures to be implemented during the project

Technical Support

Review of strategic documents on the energy sector
Preparation of feasibility studies of proposed technical and institutional strengthening measures (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass)
Expert opinion on technical options, review of and comments on project reports and technical documents
Punctual technical support and comprehensive input to SECO's Project Completion Note

Procurement

Support to project procurement measures, incl. review of tender documents and procedures
Expert opinion on submitted bids

Monitoring

Assistance to the GEDAP Secretariat and SECO in monitoring the implementation of the project
Annual controlling missions to monitor project results against the logframe targets and objectives

Client

Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP), GEDAP Secretariat

Financing

Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)

Period of implementation

30.03.2015 - 30.03.2020

Myanmar - Rural Electrification Programme Component I SHS (REP I)

In the framework of the Rural Electrification Programme - Component I SHS (REP I), financed by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, the development objective of the project is to improve the access to clean and sustainable energy for the rural population in three districts of the Southern Shan State aiming at supporting the implementation of the National Electrification Plan of the Government of Myanmar.

The main objectives of the activities under this project are to:

support the client (DRD) in the successful implementation of the programme
strengthen and institutionalise DRD’s capacity to promote sustainable, off-grid electrification in rural areas through renewable energy sources

Important success factors of the programme are, among others: (1) 23,000 households have access to electricity at least four hours per day in 2022; (2) Solar systems produce at least 1.8 GWh/a in 2022; (3) support in setting up a sustainable battery recycling system as of 2022.

intec's services

Inception, design and implementation planning
Support during procurement and tender: development of technical specifications on bases of high quality Solar Home Systems (SHS), environmental & social management plan, preparation of bidding documents and evaluation of bids and contract negotiations.
Capacity building, training and workshops for DRD and suppliers and installation companies
Monitoring and supervision during project implementation in line with World Banks environmental and social standards.
Coordination between the separately contracted Battery-Recycling Experts and DRD
Coordination of all implementation activities with DRD, World Bank, GIZ and MoEE
Economic and financial analysis
Support during the disbursement procedure as per KfW guidelines and verification of withdrawal applications.

Client

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation

Financing

KfW Development Bank

Period of implementation

1/2018 - 12/2020

Georgia - 220 kV Overhead Transmission Line Akhaltsikhe - Batumi

Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) is undertaking the "Transmission Grid Strengthening Project" which includes measures to improve the availability and reliability of GSE's transmission infrastructure. The present project is part of this overall programme.

The line is constructed to connect the 185 MW Shuakhevi and the 150 MW Koromkheti Hydropower Stations to the national grid. It will have a length of approx. 150 km.

intec's services

Overall project management and supervision
Review and approval of detailed design
Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
Assistance to the Client in ensuring the compliance of land acquisition and resettlement activities with applicable laws and regulations (RAPs)
Monitoring of compliance with the World Bank's environmental and social safeguards and the national Georgian legislation (ESIA, EMMP)
Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
Reporting to the Client
Capacity building for Client's personnel

Client

Georgian State Electrosystem JSC

Financing

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Period of implementation

2015 - 2019

Maldives - Sustainable Energy Development for the outer islands

Maldives has 194 inhabited islands, each of which is electrified with its own diesel-powered mini grid system (total installed diesel generation capacity of 100 MW + 100 MW on the tourism islands). In 2012, the cost of diesel power required government subsidies of more than 40 million US$.

On the other hand, Maldives has significant renewable energy resources, particularly solar and - to a minor extent - wind energy. Given the cost of diesel, the Government initiated two programmes to extend the use of renewable energies in electricity generation. The present project covers the design, tendering, and implementation of hybrid solar / battery / diesel mini-grids on 166 islands, with a total of 25 MW solar (PV) power, a total of 8 MWh storage capacity and 44 diesel power plants. Systems are roof-top or ground-mounted and have a size of between 3.5 kW and 1,600 kW per system.

intec's services

Feasibility studies and design
Preparation of bid documents incl. technical specifications
Management of the bid process
Evaluation support for award of contract
Review and approval of Contractor's design
Project and contract management
Overseeing project construction commissioning
Quality assurance
Capacity building for O&M
for hybrid solar / battery / diesel mini-grids on 166 islands (in total 25 MW PV, 8 MWh storage capacity) and 44 diesel power plants

Client

Ministry of Environment and Energy on behalf of the Government of Maldives

Financing

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Period of implementation

2015 - 2019

Madagascar - Promotion of rural electrification through renewable energies in Madagascar

In 2015, the Government of Madagascar founded the "Programme Hydroélectriques Prioritaires" (PHP) which prioritizes the development of 5 hydropower sites as well as 13 hybrid sites. In late 2015, the Ministry of Energy (MEH) published a tender for the development of 4 hydropower sites on the basis of IPP and EPC contracts and signed provisional adjudications with 4 consortia of private companies for the development of detailed feasibility studies and plans for the realization of the projects: Sahofika, 300 MW (IPP); Volobe, 90 MW (IPP); Ambodiroka, 42 MW (EPC); Antetezambato, 120 MW (EPC).

The goal of this project is to support the Ministry of Energy in the evaluation and validation of technical and financial feasibility studies as well as negotiating power purchase agreements between Jirama and the private operators for the 4 hydropower stations.

intec's services

Supporting MEH and its related organizations in the evaluation of the technical, environmental, and financial aspects of the studies and procurement of the contracts;
Evaluation of the ecological, environmental and social aspects according to international standards (ESIA);
Evaluation of the technical assumptions of the financial model prepared by the provisional purchasers, and assessment of financial aspects and risks for the projects;
Support MEH on the validation of the financing structures proposed by the developers and investment values repayable by the Malagasy State on procurement and funding issues;
Evaluation of the commercial conditions of the project offers;
Capacity building of MEH and its related organizations to finalize the technical and financial aspects of the documentation including construction contracts and / or concession contracts, power purchase agreements, operation contracts and contracts of maintenance ;
Capacity building of MEH staff and related agencies in terms of IPP and EPC contract negotiations

Client

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Financing

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Period of implementation

28.09.2017 - 30.11.2018

Uganda - Karuma Interconnection Project (Kawanda 400 kV, Karuma - Lira 132 kV Transmission Lines and Associated Substations)

The Government of Uganda has launched a number of major projects in the energy sector, among which is the construction of the Karuma Hydropower Project (600 MW) on the Nile River, expected for commissioning in 2018. The present "Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP)" will provide the transmission infrastructure for evacuating the power generated by the Karuma Hydropower Plant. It includes the following components:

Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma HPS Substation and Kawanda Substation (264 km)
Upgrading of Kawanda and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection)
Construction of a 132 kV D/C line between Karuma and Lira (80 km)
Upgrading of Lira and Karuma Substations (line bays, control, protection and communication equipment)
Construction of a 400 kV D/C line between Karuma and Olwiyo (60 km)
Upgrading of Olwiyo and Karuma Substations (line bays, transformers, busbars, control and protection

intec's services

Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:

Owner's Engineer on behalf of UETCL, which includes the following services:

Overall project management and supervision
Review and approval of design drawings
Supervision of construction, erection, testing and commissioning
Monitoring of the implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP), review of the construction social environmental action plan (CSEAP), and monitoring of the occupational health and safety on site
Verification and approval of Contractor's invoices
Reporting to the Client
Training programme for Client's personnel

Client

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)

Financing

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)

Period of implementation

15.10.2015 - 15.10.2018

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

Montenegro - Lastva - Pljevlja Transmission Line Project

Technical assistance and support to CGES' PIU in connection with the procurement process and construction / implementation of the following equipment and measures:

Lot 1: construction of a 400/110/35 kV GIS substation and extension of an existing 400/220/110 kV substation;
Lot 2: construction of 35 km each of 400 kV double and single circuit lines, a 4 km diversion of an existing 110 kV line and the dismantling of 6 km of 400 kV line;
Lot 3: construction of 120 km of 400 kV transmission line (partly d.c.), one 5 km and one 6 km diversion of existing 110 kV lines, and the dismantling of 10 km of 110 kV line.

Parts of the lines are in high mountain regions (above 2,000 m sea level).

intec's services

Development of the PIU's operating procedures, the project implementation plan (PIP), a Project Procedures Manual and QA procedures;
Support to the PIU in the process of obtaining the required permits and approvals from relevant Montenegrin institutions;
Support during the procurement process (preparation of tender documents, launching of tenders, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations);
Assistance with design review and approval and preparation of related comments / reports;
Planning of and attendance to Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs);
Site supervision, monitoring and reporting;
Testing, commissioning and operational acceptance (planning and monitoring of testing procedures, review of contractors' test reports, preparation of acceptance certificates, instructions for operation);
Assistance in the implementation of the Environmental and Social Action Plan;
Knowledge transfer (training of the PIU on reporting requirements from loan agreements, implementation of time- or progress-dependant elements such as insurance policies, general progress reporting, etc.).

Client

Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem AD (CGES)

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

11.9.2013 - 31.07.2018