Energy economics - Project examples
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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 BankFinancing
African Development BankPeriod 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 -
Pakistan - Study to Determine the Limit of Integrating Intermittent Renewable (Wind & Solar) Resources onto Pakistan National Grid
The Government of Pakistan encourages the development of renewable energy to close the gap between electricity demand and supply. The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) is already in the process of integrating wind power, and many large and small solar parks have been added to NDTC's pipeline. NDTC requested to conduct the present power system study to clarify the limits of integrating RE into Pakistan's grid. The study includes the following subjects:
- Planning studies (load flow, dynamic and transient stability, impact of fault levels on substation protection and design, reactive power and voltage control, power quality issues, system flexibility requirements, system's frequency response)
- Operational studies (operation and control strategy, dispatch policy, methodology to forecast wind and solar power availability, determination of active spinning reserve)
- Financial analysis (determination of financial impact of wind and solar energy resources on Pakistan's overall energy mix)
All activities are closely coordinated with NTDC and the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB).
intec's services
- Overall project management and coordination;
- Data collection and organisation of local support activities;
- Coordination of planning studies;
- Development of the methodology to forecast wind and solar power availability;
- Presentation, discussion and agreement with NTDC and AEDB of the operational studies;
- Financial analysis, i.e. the determination of the financial impact of wind and solar energy resources on Pakistan's overall energy mix and the corresponding consumer prices. This analysis considers cost and price projection scenarios for the time horizon until the year 2022 and an assessment of the financial benefits of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
Client
Advanced Engineering Associates International, Inc.Financing
USAID Energy Policy ProgramPeriod of implementation
11.2014 - 12.2015
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 BankFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2015 - 04.2016Uzbekistan - 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 - 04.2016Pakistan - Study to Determine the Limit of Integrating Intermittent Renewable (Wind & Solar) Resources onto Pakistan National Grid
The Government of Pakistan encourages the development of renewable energy to close the gap between electricity demand and supply. The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) is already in the process of integrating wind power, and many large and small solar parks have been added to NDTC's pipeline. NDTC requested to conduct the present power system study to clarify the limits of integrating RE into Pakistan's grid. The study includes the following subjects:
- Planning studies (load flow, dynamic and transient stability, impact of fault levels on substation protection and design, reactive power and voltage control, power quality issues, system flexibility requirements, system's frequency response)
- Operational studies (operation and control strategy, dispatch policy, methodology to forecast wind and solar power availability, determination of active spinning reserve)
- Financial analysis (determination of financial impact of wind and solar energy resources on Pakistan's overall energy mix)
All activities are closely coordinated with NTDC and the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB).
intec's services
- Overall project management and coordination;
- Data collection and organisation of local support activities;
- Coordination of planning studies;
- Development of the methodology to forecast wind and solar power availability;
- Presentation, discussion and agreement with NTDC and AEDB of the operational studies;
- Financial analysis, i.e. the determination of the financial impact of wind and solar energy resources on Pakistan's overall energy mix and the corresponding consumer prices. This analysis considers cost and price projection scenarios for the time horizon until the year 2022 and an assessment of the financial benefits of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).