Legal & Regulatory advisory services - Project examples
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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 BanksFinancing
European Investment Bank (EIB)Period of implementation
09.2012 - 04.2016 -
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 -
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
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 BanksFinancing
European Investment Bank (EIB)Period of implementation
09.2012 - 04.2016Ghana - 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 - 02.2016Poland - 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
Regional - FWC BENEF 2013 - Multiple Framework Contract to Recruit Short-term Services - Lot 4
The objective of the FWC was to provide, via individual assignments defined and contracted through Specific Contracts, short-term expertise at very short notice.
The expertise refered to any stage of a project (except financial audits) and covered the following sectors: fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), hydraulics, renewable energies (solar thermal, PV, hydro, wind, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, wave and marine), power grids (national/regional/cross-border, mini-grids, smart grids), energy services market development, institutional frameworks for energy management, energy sector studies/statistics/indicators, rural electrification, nuclear safety (nuclear power plant operation, operation of non-power generating nuclear or radiological installations, design safety, safeguards, non-proliferation, radio-active waste and its transport, offsite emergency preparedness, decommissioning; training of nuclear regulator and/or operator staff on nuclear safety topics).
The expertise covered any geographic area, within or outside the EU.
intec's services
intec's services were focused on the areas of fossil fuels, power grids, rural electrification and renewable energies.