Network planning - Project examples
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Kazakhstan - Implementation of Wind Auctions
Synergy Consulting has been requested by the EBRD to support in preparing and implementing the first site-specific wind auction for 50-150 MW wind power project(s) (“the tender” or “the auction”). This entails: (i) identifying, selecting and preparing suitable site(s) for wind power project(s); (ii) developing and amending associated regulatory documentation and rules for the auction; and (iii) providing support for implementing the auction up to the project financial closure.
The project includes the following tasks:
- Provide support to the local authorities on selecting sites and sizing projects for three wind power projects that will be subject to auctions
- Develop detailed recommendations on possible improvements to selected elements of the tender process and documentation for the wind power project(s).
- Development of all the tender documentation required for the site-specific wind auction
- Provide the Authorities with detailed technical, financial and legal assistance for the implementation of the site-specific auction
- Evaluate the process and results of the site-specific auction and provide advice to the Authorities on potential changes to the renewable energy auctions framework that Authorities may implement in the future.
intec's services
- Selection of site for the wind projects
- Wind Measurement Campaign at three sites
- Full feasibility study for three sites including ESIA and grid studies
- Improvements to tender process
- Development of tender documents for wind project auction
- Support in all technical aspects
- Review technical aspects of received bids
- Implementation support for wind auction
- Development of framework for future competitive procurement schemes
Client
Synergy Consulting Infrastructure and Financial Advisory Services IncFinancing
Synergy Consulting Infrastructure and Financial Advisory Services IncPeriod of implementation
01.2020 - 07.2022 -
Mauritania - 225 kV Line Nouakchott - Zouerate and Associated Substations
The project consists of the construction of one 225 kV HV line between Nouakchott and Zouerate and the associated substations. It comprises two lots:
Lot 1: Electric Lines
- 225 kV line between the Nouakchott Dual-Fuel Power Station and Akjoujt, a double circuit line of approx. length of 248 km
- 225 kV line between Akjoujt and Atar, a double circuit line of approx. length of 175 km
- 225 kV line between Atar and Zouerate, a double circuit line of approx. length of 247 km
- 33 kV line between Atar Substation and the city of Atar with an approx. length of 39 km
Lot 2: Associated Electrical Substations
- Extension of the 225 kV Substation "NKT Centrale Nord" in Nouakchott
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Akjoujt
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Atar
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Zouerate
intec's services
The Consultant's services particularly refer to:
- Review of the tender dossiers
- Organisation and coordination of the project
- Assessment/validation of the technical documents and studies prepared by the Contractors
- Control and supervision of construction works
- Inspection of manufacture and supervision of the transportation of the equipment
- Supervision of commissioning of the works
- Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
- Assistance during the guarantee period
- Reports
- Training of SOMELEC's staff on management and supervision of the project.
Client
Société Mauritanienne d'Electricité (SOMELEC)Financing
Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD)Period of implementation
09.2018 - 06.2022 -
Benin - Regional and Cotonou Electrical Distribution Grid Strengthening
The overall purpose of the project is the reinforcement and rehabilitation of the existing electricity distribution system in and around Cotonou and in the regional cities of Parakou, Natitingou, Djougou, and Porto Novo, including conducting the Environmental and Social Assessments (ESIAs) for this work. Works are divided into three activities and include inter alia the following technical measures:
Regional Grid Strengthening Activity:
- New 161 kV infeed including switchgear and transformer, installation of a new 33 kV substation in Natitingou
- Modification and upgrade from 20 to 33 kV of some 120 km of rural OHL connections near Parakou
- Upgrade of existing 161 kV installations and upgrade of some 140 km of rural OHLs and associated transformers from 20 to 33 kV in the Djougou area
- New 63 kV connection, related switchgear modifications, upgrade of some 130 km of rural MV connections from 15 to 33 kV and replacement of associated transformers in the Porto Novo area
- General network improvements
Cotonou Grid Strengthening Activity: new lines, new switchgears, new substations and city network extension (63 kV connections and cable ring, 15 kV and LV connections, new 63 kV switchgear, new transformers 161/63/15 kV, etc.)
National Electricity Dispatch Activity: design and construction of a national distribution control centre and related design activities in the new substations of the other grid strengthening activities.
intec's services
"Base Period": Studies, detailed design, elaboration of tender documents and contract award
- Data collection and establishment of reference studies, basic mapping, revision of network modelling and of load distribution
- Preliminary design, technical specifications and cost estimates
- Elaboration of technical specifications for the tender documents
- Support during tendering and contract award for 6 different lots
"Option A": Design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and taking-over
- Supervision of construction works and monitoring of works progress
- Factory acceptance tests, supervision of commissioning and final testing, notification of defects
"Option B": Design and installation of a distribution network data collection system in support of the independent evaluation works and of SBEE's operations
- Identification of data collection needs
- Technical specifications and design of the data collection system
- Installation, capacity building and handingover of the system.
Client
Millennium Challenge Account-Benin II (MCA-Benin II)Financing
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)Period of implementation
12.4.2017 - 12.4.2022
Kazakhstan - Implementation of Wind Auctions
Synergy Consulting has been requested by the EBRD to support in preparing and implementing the first site-specific wind auction for 50-150 MW wind power project(s) (“the tender” or “the auction”). This entails: (i) identifying, selecting and preparing suitable site(s) for wind power project(s); (ii) developing and amending associated regulatory documentation and rules for the auction; and (iii) providing support for implementing the auction up to the project financial closure.
The project includes the following tasks:
- Provide support to the local authorities on selecting sites and sizing projects for three wind power projects that will be subject to auctions
- Develop detailed recommendations on possible improvements to selected elements of the tender process and documentation for the wind power project(s).
- Development of all the tender documentation required for the site-specific wind auction
- Provide the Authorities with detailed technical, financial and legal assistance for the implementation of the site-specific auction
- Evaluate the process and results of the site-specific auction and provide advice to the Authorities on potential changes to the renewable energy auctions framework that Authorities may implement in the future.
intec's services
- Selection of site for the wind projects
- Wind Measurement Campaign at three sites
- Full feasibility study for three sites including ESIA and grid studies
- Improvements to tender process
- Development of tender documents for wind project auction
- Support in all technical aspects
- Review technical aspects of received bids
- Implementation support for wind auction
- Development of framework for future competitive procurement schemes
Client
Synergy Consulting Infrastructure and Financial Advisory Services IncFinancing
Synergy Consulting Infrastructure and Financial Advisory Services IncPeriod of implementation
01.2020 - 07.2022Mauritania - 225 kV Line Nouakchott - Zouerate and Associated Substations
The project consists of the construction of one 225 kV HV line between Nouakchott and Zouerate and the associated substations. It comprises two lots:
Lot 1: Electric Lines
- 225 kV line between the Nouakchott Dual-Fuel Power Station and Akjoujt, a double circuit line of approx. length of 248 km
- 225 kV line between Akjoujt and Atar, a double circuit line of approx. length of 175 km
- 225 kV line between Atar and Zouerate, a double circuit line of approx. length of 247 km
- 33 kV line between Atar Substation and the city of Atar with an approx. length of 39 km
Lot 2: Associated Electrical Substations
- Extension of the 225 kV Substation "NKT Centrale Nord" in Nouakchott
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Akjoujt
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Atar
- Construction of a new 225/33 kV substation in Zouerate
intec's services
The Consultant's services particularly refer to:
- Review of the tender dossiers
- Organisation and coordination of the project
- Assessment/validation of the technical documents and studies prepared by the Contractors
- Control and supervision of construction works
- Inspection of manufacture and supervision of the transportation of the equipment
- Supervision of commissioning of the works
- Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
- Assistance during the guarantee period
- Reports
- Training of SOMELEC's staff on management and supervision of the project.
Client
Société Mauritanienne d'Electricité (SOMELEC)Financing
Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD)Period of implementation
09.2018 - 06.2022Benin - Regional and Cotonou Electrical Distribution Grid Strengthening
The overall purpose of the project is the reinforcement and rehabilitation of the existing electricity distribution system in and around Cotonou and in the regional cities of Parakou, Natitingou, Djougou, and Porto Novo, including conducting the Environmental and Social Assessments (ESIAs) for this work. Works are divided into three activities and include inter alia the following technical measures:
Regional Grid Strengthening Activity:
- New 161 kV infeed including switchgear and transformer, installation of a new 33 kV substation in Natitingou
- Modification and upgrade from 20 to 33 kV of some 120 km of rural OHL connections near Parakou
- Upgrade of existing 161 kV installations and upgrade of some 140 km of rural OHLs and associated transformers from 20 to 33 kV in the Djougou area
- New 63 kV connection, related switchgear modifications, upgrade of some 130 km of rural MV connections from 15 to 33 kV and replacement of associated transformers in the Porto Novo area
- General network improvements
Cotonou Grid Strengthening Activity: new lines, new switchgears, new substations and city network extension (63 kV connections and cable ring, 15 kV and LV connections, new 63 kV switchgear, new transformers 161/63/15 kV, etc.)
National Electricity Dispatch Activity: design and construction of a national distribution control centre and related design activities in the new substations of the other grid strengthening activities.
intec's services
"Base Period": Studies, detailed design, elaboration of tender documents and contract award
- Data collection and establishment of reference studies, basic mapping, revision of network modelling and of load distribution
- Preliminary design, technical specifications and cost estimates
- Elaboration of technical specifications for the tender documents
- Support during tendering and contract award for 6 different lots
"Option A": Design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and taking-over
- Supervision of construction works and monitoring of works progress
- Factory acceptance tests, supervision of commissioning and final testing, notification of defects
"Option B": Design and installation of a distribution network data collection system in support of the independent evaluation works and of SBEE's operations
- Identification of data collection needs
- Technical specifications and design of the data collection system
- Installation, capacity building and handingover of the system.
Client
Millennium Challenge Account-Benin II (MCA-Benin II)Financing
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)Period of implementation
12.4.2017 - 12.4.2022-
UAE - 11 kV Power Distribution Network Design (Tawazun Industrial Park - TIP)
Tawazun Industrial Parkis in process for developing 11KV Substation and Cabling works in TIP which involves:
- Supply and Installation of 1500 KVA Package Substation including LV Panels and 11 KV Cablings - 4 to 7 nos based on Load Study.
- Supply and Installation of 3000KVA Substation Including LV Panels and 11KV Cablings - 1 nos
intec's services
Consultancy Services for 11 kV Power Distribution Network Design - 11/0.415 kV Distribution Substations and its associated 11 kV cabling works, 11 kV power supply loop cabling work between Primary Substation and IGT building at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), Abu Dhabi
Stage 1 covering:
- Load demand study
- Protection study (Upstream & Downstream)
- LDN development and submission to TIP
- Tender designs
Stage 2 covering:
- Development of tender documents
- Tendering support and Contractor’s Contract documentation covering pre- and post-bid clarifications and Technical & Commercial tender evaluation
Stage 3: Site Supervision
Client
Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP)Financing
Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP)Period of implementation
01.03.2018 - 30.05.2019 -
Cambodia - Extension of the Medium Distribution Grid
The objective of the project is to upgrade and expand distribution and transmission infrastructure for increased access to energy, improved electricity services for the rural population and to contribute to primary energy savings.
The tentative scope of the project is the following:- Component 1: Extension of the medium distribution grid (either 22 kV or/and 35 kV, incl. station transformers) in the rural areas
- Component 2: Construction of two new 115/22 kV grid AIS and GIS substations for strengthening the power evacuation to the 22 kV grid
intec, in its role as the Consultant, shall undertake investigations to assess the technical and economic justification of the planned transmission system expansion.
intec's services
- Brief review of the context of the power sector
- Assessment of the power sub-sector transmission & distribution in the project area, incl. a network analysis
- Survey of AIS and GIS substation areas and review of conceptual AIS and GIS substa-tion design, and provision of an analysis of a potential new AIS and GIS substation
- Review of a future AIS and GIS Substation in the centre of Siem Reap
- Review of proposed enhancement of the MV transmission system
- Identification of additional investment needs
- Conceptual design of the proposed measures
- Review of operation and maintenance concept and identifying training needs
- Cost estimates and investment budget
- Impact assessment and indicators (climate mitigation, access to electricity, local economic development)
- Economic and financial analysis
- Draft implementation concept, procurement plan and project timetable
- Risk assessment
Client
Electricité du Cambodge represented by KfWFinancing
KfW Development BankPeriod of implementation
08.2018 - 02.2019 -
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, plus 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 In-tegration 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 from 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 fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be 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 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 UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018 - Phase I: Regional Power Network Development Master Plan and Solar & Wind Power In-tegration Assessment
UAE - 11 kV Power Distribution Network Design (Tawazun Industrial Park - TIP)
Tawazun Industrial Parkis in process for developing 11KV Substation and Cabling works in TIP which involves:
- Supply and Installation of 1500 KVA Package Substation including LV Panels and 11 KV Cablings - 4 to 7 nos based on Load Study.
- Supply and Installation of 3000KVA Substation Including LV Panels and 11KV Cablings - 1 nos
intec's services
Consultancy Services for 11 kV Power Distribution Network Design - 11/0.415 kV Distribution Substations and its associated 11 kV cabling works, 11 kV power supply loop cabling work between Primary Substation and IGT building at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), Abu Dhabi
Stage 1 covering:
- Load demand study
- Protection study (Upstream & Downstream)
- LDN development and submission to TIP
- Tender designs
Stage 2 covering:
- Development of tender documents
- Tendering support and Contractor’s Contract documentation covering pre- and post-bid clarifications and Technical & Commercial tender evaluation
Stage 3: Site Supervision
Client
Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP)Financing
Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP)Period of implementation
01.03.2018 - 30.05.2019Cambodia - Extension of the Medium Distribution Grid
The objective of the project is to upgrade and expand distribution and transmission infrastructure for increased access to energy, improved electricity services for the rural population and to contribute to primary energy savings.
The tentative scope of the project is the following:
- Component 1: Extension of the medium distribution grid (either 22 kV or/and 35 kV, incl. station transformers) in the rural areas
- Component 2: Construction of two new 115/22 kV grid AIS and GIS substations for strengthening the power evacuation to the 22 kV grid
intec, in its role as the Consultant, shall undertake investigations to assess the technical and economic justification of the planned transmission system expansion.
intec's services
- Brief review of the context of the power sector
- Assessment of the power sub-sector transmission & distribution in the project area, incl. a network analysis
- Survey of AIS and GIS substation areas and review of conceptual AIS and GIS substa-tion design, and provision of an analysis of a potential new AIS and GIS substation
- Review of a future AIS and GIS Substation in the centre of Siem Reap
- Review of proposed enhancement of the MV transmission system
- Identification of additional investment needs
- Conceptual design of the proposed measures
- Review of operation and maintenance concept and identifying training needs
- Cost estimates and investment budget
- Impact assessment and indicators (climate mitigation, access to electricity, local economic development)
- Economic and financial analysis
- Draft implementation concept, procurement plan and project timetable
- Risk assessment
Client
Electricité du Cambodge represented by KfWFinancing
KfW Development BankPeriod of implementation
08.2018 - 02.2019Ukraine - 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, plus 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 In-tegration 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 from 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 fea-sibility assessment of two projects to be 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 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 UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
24.10.2012 - 22.12.2018-
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
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 -
Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line from Kakhovska – Khmelnitska. This includes relevant works on the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions in accordance with the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined as viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; Master Plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and compiling the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and preparing the tender evaluation criteria.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
3.2012 - 9.2018 -
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 FinanceFinancing
European CommissionPeriod of implementation
1.8.2015 - 01.09.2018
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
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 - 15.10.2018Ukraine - The Second Backbone UHV Corridor Kakhovska - Primorska - Dnistrovska - Khmelnitska
The assignment is to carry out a technical, economic, commercial and socio-environmental feasibility study for the 750 kV interconnection line from Kakhovska – Khmelnitska. This includes relevant works on the substations along the line, all related auxiliary facilities incl. telecommunications and tele-transmissions in accordance with the UCTE handbook requirements, and to give an opinion on the related regional network reinforcement to accommodate the line at the 330 kV level (Part I - Master Plan). Part II (Feasibility Assessment) includes the preparation of detailed feasibility studies of the sub-projects determined as viable under Part I, the assistance to Ukrenergo in the procurement strategy, the detailed ESIA and detailed design of the selected line route and substations. Finally, Part III foresees the preparation of the relevant tender documentation.
In detail, the project includes the following services:
- Part I: Master Plan of the Second National UHV Backbone Interconnection: preliminary technical analysis; preliminary environmental analysis and ESIA scoping; economic justification of the second backbone UHV interconnection; Master Plan report and ESIA scoping report
- Part II: Feasibility Assessment of the 750 kV National Backbone Interconnection: technical analysis; environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); detailed design of the selected line route and substations, economic and financial analysis; project feasibility study reports
- Part III. Project Tender Documentation: drafting of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP); drafting of the procurement plan; preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements; drafting of the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications); preparation of tender evaluation criteria
intec's services
In Part I, intec is the task leader for all tasks related to the transmission line corridor and the location of new substations, including the assessment of necessary equipment, materials and works, surveying and GIS mapping.
Furthermore, intec has overall responsibility for Part II (feasibility assessment) and Part III (project tender documentation).
intec's services under Part II include parts of the technical analysis (line routing, BoQs, surveying and soil testing, technical specifications and basic engineering, project implementation and procurement arrangement), the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and compiling the project feasibility study reports.
In Part III, intec's services include drafting the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), drafting of the procurement plan, preparation of project contractual framework, incl. power wheeling arrangements, drafting the whole tender package (commercial/administrative part and technical specifications), and preparing the tender evaluation criteria.
Client
NEC UkrenergoFinancing
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Period of implementation
3.2012 - 9.2018Tanzania - 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)