Training & Capacity Building

Training & Capacity Building - Project examples

Bangladesh - New 132/33 GIS substations, a new cable system and a 4-circuit 132 kV transmission line

The project shall contribute to the Sustainable Power Sector Development Program II by securing proper voltage levels, and thus reducing transmission losses. This improvement of the transmission system is necessary to achieve a sustainable restructuring of the power sector. The project includes the following measures:

Lot 1 - Substations: Construction of new 132/33 kV GIS substations at Lalbagh and Madertak, and conversion of 132/33 kV Dhanmodi transformer station into a regular substation, including construction of an additional 132 kV bay (one and a half breaker scheme) at Rampura Substation
Lot 2 - Cable system: Construction of a new 132 and 33 kV underground cable system
Lot 3 -Transmission lines: Construction of 4-circuit 132 kV overhead transmission lines, including a river crossing

intec's services

Assistance to PIU in evaluation of bids; Formulation of notice of award recommendation
Assistance in contract negotiations
Control of contractor's time schedule
Assist contractor in obtaining permits and way leave rights
Approval of Contractor's/Suppliers' design
Participation in factory acceptance tests
Approval of final design and as built design
Supervision of construction
Budget control and review of invoices
Monitoring of training programme
Assistance to PIU in establishing an operations and maintenance concept
Assistance in commissioning and assistance during defects liability and warranty period

Client

Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd. (DPDC)

Financing

KfW Entwicklungsbank

Period of implementation

06.2009 - 06.2016

Guinea/Mali - 225 kV Interconnection Guinea - Mali

In order to accelerate the implementation of its priority projects, the West African Power Pool (WAPP), on behalf of EDG and EDM, commissioned this project to prepare the construction of an HV overhead line and associated substations from N'Zékéroré (Guinea) via Fomi (Guinea) to Bamako (Mali). The project includes a feasibility study and the preparation of prequalification and tender documents for the following installations:

the construction of 714 km of 225 kV line,
the extension or new construction of six 225 kV substations in Guinea (N'Zérékoré, Fomi, Beyla, Kérouané, Kankan, Siguiri), and
the construction of a new 225 kV substation in Sanankoroba, some 25 km west of Bamako (Mali).

intec's services

Feasibility study:
Technical study of the interconnection, collection and analysis of data, system study / planning of the integration of the new 225 kV line into WAPP's interconnected network (for a time horizon of 20 years of operation), preliminary design (line, substations, communication and SCADA systems), economic and financial analysis;
Preparation of the prequalification and tender documents and the required split of works into different lots;
Training programme / human resource development for the concerned electricity companies, energy ministries and for staff of the General Directorate of WAPP through training on the job and in the Consultant's home office.

Client

West African Power Pool (WAPP) / Système d'Echange d'Energie Electrique Ouest Africain (EEEOA)

Financing

African Development Bank

Period of implementation

01.2014 - 06.2016

Regional - EU Programmes on Energy Efficiency

Countries: Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia

The project aimed at supporting financial intermediaries (FIs) and final beneficiaries (FBs) during the implementation and operation of EU Programmes on energy efficiency ("Facilities"). These facilities combine grants provided by the EU with EIB credit lines which aim at promoting the implementation of energy efficiency projects (sub-projects) in the EU and EU candidate countries. EU and EIB established a new facility called "Green Initiative" which covered Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.

The Consultant's role was to assist the EIB and to support FIs and FBs in the implementation and operation of the Green Initiative and other similar facilities to be managed by the EIB. Services to be provided by the Consultant were two-fold: general assignments, i.e. assistance to the FIs and FBs, but also services directly related to specific energy efficiency subprojects.

General assignments include sub-project pipeline screening, marketing activities, training to FIs and general support to FIs.
Specific sub-project-related services include preparation of sub-project applications for financing, sub-project verifications, energy audits, and energy performance certificates.

intec's services

Lead on engineering activities for all sub-projects in Poland, and contribution to this work in other countries,
Sub-project preparation and development of procedures and forms to ensure their eligibility, i.e. energy assessments, energy audits,
Support to marketing and awareness raising for investments in sustainable energy projects in Poland,
Training and capacity building to project financing institutes, local engineers and SMEs,
Support to sub-project origination processes and preliminary screening,
Establishment of pre-approved small-scale sub-projects for Poland,
Local project management and administration for Poland.

Client

European Investment Bank (EIB) and National Banks

Financing

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Period of implementation

09.2012 - 04.2016

Liberia - Biomass Power Potential and Possible Renewable Energy (RE) Investment Projects

The "Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program" (SREP) of the Strategic Climate Fund will be financing the Liberia Investment Plan for Renewable Energy (IPRE) that aims to support the Government of Liberia's objective to provide access to electricity in rural and urban areas.
The present study is intended to locate, identify and outline potential SREP/IPRE projects, investment possibilities and opportunities of biomass-based mini-grids for rural electrification in Liberia, at a pre-feasibility level.

intec's services

Stakeholder meetings in Monrovia
Data collection in rural areas
Evaluation of practical potential for power generation from biomass within a reasonable reach of a MV line
Assessment of likely or priority electricity demand and preparation of electricity demand curve for the biomass prospect
Technical and economic assessment of competing use of biomass
RS and GIS mapping of biomass resources
Identification and definition, at concept level, of 5 commercially and economically viable rural electrification projects
Development of five possible project concepts including rural electrification schemes, load centres, conceptual power system level designs, cost and risk estimates, O&M issues, training needs, required environmental and social reviews, legal issues, maps, economic and financial analysis, and impacts on competing economy
Training and know-how transfer

Client

African Development Bank

Financing

African Development Bank

Period of implementation

07.2015 - 04.2016

Uzbekistan - Development of Wind Power Potential

Uzbekistan intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by diversifying the energy generation mix. Several small-scale wind power installations exist, most of them, however, have local (off-grid) or pilot character. The project studied and assessed the potential for installing wind generation facilities on an industrial scale.

intec's services

Mesoscale Modelling and Site Assessment

Countrywide wind resource modelling using a three dimensional flow model for the calculation of wind fields.
Validation of the wind resource model by cross reference with wind measurement data and long-term correlation.
Identification of commercially viable wind project sites.
Preparation of tender documents for the procurement of ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems including development of technical specifications, review and analysis of ISO/Measnet compliancy of proposals.

Wind Measurement Programme

Development of a wind measurement programme with ISO/Measnet-compliant wind measurement systems.
Micrositing and analysis of wind measurement mast locations.
Monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of wind data collection over a period of 12 months.
Bankable wind resource assessment report based on wind measurement data, long-term correlation with historical climate data and wind field modelling using the industry standard WaSP model.

Preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Study for Two Wind Project Sites

Detailed technical assessment and determination of an electrical and civil design and layout for the installation of a wind farm.
Economic assessment determining the commercial viability of the project.
Determination of logistical infrastructure for the implementation of the wind project.
Transportation study.
Environmental impact assessment.
Preliminary design and evaluation of the electric grid connection.
Development of an operations and maintenance implementation plan.
Noise and flicker studies.

Transfer of knowledge: Development and presentation of wind project workshop modules for training of Client's staff in the areas of:

Wind resource assessment,
Mesoscale wind climate modelling,
Wind measurement campaigns,
Wind project development phases,
Wind farm economic modeling,
Wind farm operations.
Wind farm operations.

Client

Uzbekenergo SJSC / UE Talimarjan Thermal Power Plant (TTPP)

Financing

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Period of implementation

02.2014 - 04.2016

Burkina Faso - Reinforcement of Electrical Infrastructure and on Rural Electrification (PRIELER):

Objective of this project was the elaboration of draft studies that deliver sufficient justification for the implementation of the following works:

Restructuring and extension of the electrical networks of Ouagadougou,
Construction of the 132 kV interconnection line Zano - Koupèla.

Design studies, preliminary cost estimates, time schedules, detailed design, and tender dossiers were prepared to determine all requirements for an efficient implementation of the two projects.

A feasibility study was carried out for the interconnection line Zano - Koupèla resulting in the detailed design for the line, including line route study, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and the choice of the substation locations.

intec's services

Determination of the technical feasibility of the two projects;
Preliminary engineering studies;
Determination of the economic and financial feasibility of the projects;
Preparation of detailed design for the two projects;
Preparation of tender documents;
Capacity building for the staff of SONABEL and PRIELER through training and transfer of technical know-how.

Client

Société National d'Electricité du Burkina - SONABEL

Financing

African Development Bank

Period of implementation

07.2011 - 03.2016

Ghana - 100 MW Solar Project in Nyimbale - Sankana

Home Energy Africa (HEA) has obtained a siting clearance approval from the Energy Commission of Ghana for the installation of a 100 MW solar PV plant at Sankana, Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region. The site has a size of 200 hectares and shall be connected via a 161 kV power line. The electricity that will be produced by the planned PV plant shall be sold to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

HEA has retained the clean energy financial advisor GreenMax Capital Advisors to manage the solicitation of the different services required for the development of the above plant.

intec's services

Electrical Interconnection Study

Study of grid capacity limitations and technical requirements of grid connection,

Selection of location of project substation,

Proposals for routing of the potential feeder line,

Identification of equipment and material requirements,

Technical and economic viability of proposed feeder line route.

Solar Irradiation Study: solar data summaries and analysis (global horizontal irradiance - GHI and direct normal irradiance - DNI), determination of projected energy production.
Technology Assessment: review of PV technology options (crystalline or thin film) and system configuration options, detailed analysis of expected electrical generation for financial modelling.
Conceptual Design: equipment specification (size of PV system, size and types of modules of inverters, racking system, module tilt), layouts (3D AutoCAD), grid connection details, performance standards and preliminary drawings to form the basis for a Request for Proposal for EPC contracting.
Detailed cost estimate for engineering, procurement and construction.
Implementation plan.

Client

GreenMax Capital Advisors Sp. Zo.o.

Financing

GreenMax Capital Advisors Sp. Zo.o.

Period of implementation

02.2015 - 02.2016

Guinea - Regional Dispatching Centre in Conakry

Construction of a regional dispatching centre (RDC) in Conakry in order to manage the MV systems, to optimize energy distribution in the different quarters of Conakry and to reduce losses. The RDC will complete the EMS functions of the national dispatching centre (NDC), and certain interfaces will be integrated to ensure the ex-change of information between the two dispatching centres.

intec's services

Phase I - Detailed Design

Network study, including load distribution in the city's distribution network, definition of the telecontrol cri-teria and of the dispatching centre's special requirements
Design study: definition of the SCADA/DMS system architecture and of communication protocols, inventory of equipment in the MV/LV distribution substations and adaptation works, recommendations for the structure of dispatching, assessment of costs, preparation of the project schedule and the draft design report.

Phase II - Tender Documents

Elaboration of the technical specifications and definition of the scope of supply
Preparation of the instructions to tenderers, the general and special contract conditions and of adminis-trative and technical tender forms.

Phase III - Tender Procedure and Award of Contract for Supply and Works

Assistance to EDG in launching the tender
Bid evaluation
Contract negotiations.

Training: During all three phases of the project, the Consultant will integrate the project counterparts into his team in order to provide them with on-the-job training.

Client

Electricité de Guinée (EDG)

Financing

Electricité de Guinée (EDG)

Period of implementation

04.2015 02.2016

Poland - Polish SME Sustainable Energy Financing Facility ("PolSEFF")

Background: The EBRD places special emphasis on supporting investments that improve energy efficiency or promote renewable energy and has highlighted Poland's potential for sustainable energy investment as a priority in the Bank's country strategy for Poland. Energy prices in Poland are increasing, and significant amounts of energy are wasted through out-dated and inefficient equipment and a lack of monitoring and control devices. Through SEFFs (Sustainable Energy Financing Facilities), the EBRD can reach smaller projects to which it cannot lend directly. Each credit line is supported by a substantial and complex technical assistance package that builds capacity in the local market and helps investors and local PFIs (participating financial intermediaries) overcome some of the barriers that hinder the implementation of these investments

Objectives of the Project: PolSEFF is expected to create a self-sustaining market for investment in sustainable energy projects in the Polish SME sector. This will be achieved by ensuring that PFIs become familiar with appraising and financing eligible energy efficiency and small renewable energy investment projects, SMEs become aware of the competitive advantages of such investments, local experts have the technical expertise to assist SMEs in identifying and preparing technically feasible, bankable projects.

Project Tasks:

Component 1: Marketing and awareness raising for investments in sustainable energy projects
Component 2: Training and capacity building to project financing institutes, local engineers and SMEs
Component 3: Establishment of pre-approved small-scale projects
Component 4: Support to the project origination processes and preliminary screening
Component 5: Project preparation (eligibility check, support to subprojects)
Component 6: Project management and administration

intec's services

Provision of technical expertise to

identify and cluster suitable technologies,
assess the technical feasibility of projects handed in,
train and assist bank staff for technical risk/benefit analysis and feasibility.

Client

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Financing

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Period of implementation

10.2010 - 12.2015