Training & Capacity Building

Training & Capacity Building - Project examples

Burundi - Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls - Transmission Line Component (Burundi part of the regional project Burundi - Ruanda - Tanzania)

The "Regional Hydropower Plant Rusumo Falls" project was jointly developed by Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It includes the construction of a hydropower plant as well as the construction of 387 km of high-voltage lines and associated substations in the three countries (the present project).

In Burundi, services include detailed design and works supervision for the following:

One 220 kV double-circuit transmission line of 161 km length, from the hydropower plant to the existing Gitega substation (double circuit, with steel groundwire and an OPGW on lattice steel towers);
One new 220/30 kV substation at Muyinga, a new 220/110 kV substation at Gitega and its connection to the existing 130/30 kV substation at Gitega.

intec's services

intec contributes to the following tasks:

Review of transmission line routes, angle towers and substations
Final design
Elaboration of technical specifications and tender documents
Design review
Control and supervision of works
Tower acceptance testing
Equipment acceptance testing
Commissioning of equipment
Reporting

Client

REGIDESO - Régie de Production et de Distribution d'Eau et d'Electricité

Financing

African Development Bank/European Union

Period of implementation

2016 - 2020

Libya - Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy Development

The situation of the electricity sector in Libya needs proper and rapid improvement, and the energy generation is mainly based on conventional energies burning heavy or light oil or gas fuel with a total installed generation capacity of around 9,000 MW mainly located in the shores north of the country. The use of renewable energies would allow Libya to cope with the increasing demand resulting from reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed during the last years and use oil & gas products to earn revenues for the country. The objective of this assignment is to develop a strategic plan for renewable energy development in the country.

intec's services

Stage I: Energy mix and renewable resource assessment

development of a least cost expansion plan and renewable energy scenarios

Stage II: Strategic plan for development of renewable energy:

analysis of institutional mechanism, procedures and processes for selection and licensing of RE projects
develop a road map for RE and grid development until 2030 and estimate the size of investments required. The grid development roadmap includes the requirements for balancing reserve and proposes necessary power systems control infrastructure.
summary of opportunities and interfaces of different set-ups

Stage III: Framework for a pilot private sector participation transaction

develop technical specifications for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in wind and solar energy
developing a grid code document for connecting renewable energy projects
identify candidates for renewable energy PSP transactions
analysis of the financial viability of the suggested pilot transactions
conduct a risk assessment for PSP
market analysis to identify interest in potential pilot projects

Stage IV: Specialized training and experience sharing workshops

Client

World Bank

Financing

World Bank

Period of implementation

01/2017-12/2017; 05-06/2018

Nigeria - HV Transmission Lines and Substations - PC-Lot 3(T)

Consultancy services for the supervision of the following EPC contracts:

Lot 6-A: New 330/132/33 kV substation Owerri
Lot 6-B: Line bay extension at 330 kV Alaoji Substation
Lot 6-C: Project management for 330/132/33 kV Omoku Substation
Lot 6-D: 330 kV DC line Omoku - Egbema
Lot 6-E: 330 kV DC line Egbema - Owerri
Lot 6-F: 330 kV DC line Ihiala - Nnewi
Lot 6-H: Line bay extension at 330 kV Onitsha Substation
Lot 6-I: 330 kV DC line Alaoji - Owerri
Lot 23: New 132/33 kV substation Ubulusiuzor (Ihiala)
Lot xx: 330/132 kV Nnewi Substation

intec's services

Project coordination, management and supervision
Tender evaluation, assistance during contract negotiations
Technical control of designs
Factory acceptance and acceptance of supplies to site
Supervision of works on site
Commissioning and trial runs
Assistance during defects liability period
Training and know-how transfer.

Client

Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd. (NDPHC)

Financing

Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd. (NDPHC)

Period of implementation

14.12.2005 - 30.3.2018

Regional- Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP)

The project will support the establishment of a clear and stable policy and regulatory framework in seven countries (Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia) in order to create a conductive environment for private investments in renewable energy projects and contribute to additional access to energy and a cleaner energy mix. It will address the most pressing bottlenecks along the policy cycle facing meso-scale renewable energy projects, both on- and off-grid.

The project aims to build capacity within the government, and supporting the formulation of private sector-oriented renewable energy policies and regulations, as well as their implementation. Activities will be at the instigation of both public and private sector, however will always be targeted at (and therefore must be ‘owned’ by) public sector institutions. Subjects will be prioritised based on the potential for decreasing barriers towards renewable energy investment in the country.

intec's services

Based on preliminary studies and an analysis of the political economy of the sector in each country, intec will identify activities, which will contribute to unlocking renewable energy opportunities, and formulate a national action plan for the duration of the project. The implementation of this action plan will be monitored and supported by a National Supervisory Board composed of representatives from the main public institutions of the sector. intec will play a key role in supporting the National Supervisory Board and public institutions formulate their needs and develop specific requests for activities. This will ensure appropriateness of the action plan and political ownership.

On the basis of the needs identified in the preliminary studies, six types of activities will be carried out:

Providing a platform for policy interaction through Stakeholder Workshops;
Enabling officials to learn from peers in other countries through Bilateral Exchanges;
Providing the foundation for evidence-based decision making through Policy Studies;
Building capacity of public institutions through Trainings;
Assisting with drafting of policy and regulatory documents through Formulation Support;
Assisting with realisation of policy objectives through Implementation Support.

Client

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Financing

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Period of implementation

08/12/2016 - 28/02/2018

Guinea - Linsan - Fomi Transmission Line (CLSG / Rural Electrification Component Guinea)

The Linsan - Fomi transmission line project is one of the priority projects identified in the elec-trification masterplan of Guinea. The implementation of this line aims at ensuring a stable in-tegration of the national electricity networks of the ECOWAS member countries. At the same time, it serves to evacuate the power produced by the Kaleta Power Plant, the projected Souapiti HPP and other power plants to come.

The project covers the construction of approx. 394 km of 225 kV double-circuit transmission line between Linsan, Dabola, Kouroussa and Fomi with four associated 225 kV substations. It covers the following tasks:

Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Elaboration of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Elaboration of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
Feasibility study for the line
Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents
Training

intec's services

Line routing and production of maps, plans and profile drawings

Feasibility study, including:
- Technical interconnection study
- Economic, financial and sensitivity analyses and tariff proposal
- Risk analyses
- Training for the representatives of the projectparticipating parties on design of line interconnection and of transformer substations, and on the implementation of technical, economic and financial analyses
- Design and technical specifications for the line and the substations
- Preparation of functional prequalification and tender documents, and bid packaging

Client

Electricité de Guinée (EDG)

Financing

African Development Bank (AfDB)

Period of implementation

5.4.2017 - 4.2.2018

ECOWAS Region - Support to RE Flagship Projects

ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African states, comprises 15 West African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The overall GIZ project supports the regional dissemination of experience concerning renewable energies and aims at improving the capacities of utilities in the long term.

Output Area B of the project "Generation - RE flagship projects" follows a two-pronged approach:

Documentation of information on and experience with existing RE flagship projects;
Support to the development of planned projects through technical assistance for project development and transaction advice, accompanied by documentation of experience.

intec's services

Provision and coordination of a pool of short-term experts to carry out the following tasks:

Support to ECREEE in the process of screening, evaluating and prioritizing RE projects or promotion schemes
Support to project developers and government representatives on technical, legal, financial and economic aspects of selected projects.
Monitoring of selected projects during critical phases of their development and reporting of required action.
Compilation of experiences with the selected projects and support to ECREEE / other institutions in the region in the dissemination of key findings and lessons learnt.
Assistance to ECREEE and GIZ in supporting selected ECOWAS member states in creating an enabling legal, regulatory and administrative framework for grid-connected RE projects.

The above tasks cover PV, wind, small hydropower and biomass technology.

Client

ECREEE - ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Financing

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Period of implementation

01.04.2015 - 15.12.2017

Uganda - Mutundwe - Entebbe 132 kV Power Transmission Line and Related Substation Works

The project scope comprises the following:

Construction of approximately 36 km of double circuit 132 kV transmission line between Mutundwe Substation near Kampala City and Entebbe, partly with four circuits and with OPGW on one circuit.
Extension of the existing 132/33/11 kV Mutundwe Substation (two outgoing 132 kV feeders, extension of busbar system; extension/modification of protection, control, telecommunication, and auxiliary AC/DC power supply systems; civil works).
Entebbe Substation: Construction of a new outdoor 132/33 kV substation and 33 kV indoor switchgear (double busbar system, two incoming 132 kV line feeders, two 132/33 kV transformer bays with 50 MVA power transformers, one bus coupler bay, protection, control and SCADA, tel-ecommunication and auxiliary power supply equipment, 33 kV indoor switchgear with two incom-ing and six outgoing feeders, a connection by 33 kV underground cable to the existing 33/11 kV distribution; control building, all related civil works).

intec's services

Project Design and Preparation of Tender Documents:

Review of the 2011 feasibility study report; review and adjustment of line route; pegging of angle towers; power system analysis with PSS/E; soil test report and project design report; elaboration of design and technical specifications for transmission line and substations; preparation of tender documents for EPC contracting.

Assistance during the Tendering Stage:
Lead of pre-bid meeting and site visit with Bidders; Bidder's clarifications; bid evaluation; post-tender clarifications; preparation of evaluation report; assistance during contract negotiations; preparation of EPC contracts.

Project Management and Construction Supervision:
Review and approval of design calculations and drawings; factory acceptance and site tests; supervision of works on site; monitoring of time schedule; project cost control; processing of contractors' invoices; monitoring of environmental management plan and of the adherence of the social impact assessment recommendations; enforcement of contractor's health; safety and environmental manual; witnessing of commissioning tests; preparation of commissioning protocol; punch list; preparation of final inspection and formal takeover; review of as-built drawings; preparation of project reports.

Follow-up during the two-year Defects Liability Period (DLP).

Training of Client's Personnel:
On-the-job training of electrical and civil engineers on power system analysis and design, on the preparation of specifications for transmission lines and substations and on supervision of construction works; elaboration of a detailed training programme and delivery of a 3-week training session for Client's Engineers in the Consultant's home office.

Client

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)

Financing

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)

Period of implementation

26.3.2014 - 30.11.2017

Sierra Leone - Power Sector Roadmap and Coordination Activity

The Power Sector Roadmap and Coordination Activity is one of the components of the Electricity Sector Reform Project of the Sierra Leone Threshold Programme funded by the US Government through the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The Project objective is to support the Government’s efforts in the energy sector as well as advance the power sector reform agenda currently under implementation, and improve the effectiveness and viability of service provision through proper coordination.

The outcomes of this assignment will include the following modules:

Module 1: Define a Sector Roadmap and an Action Plan to Support the Power Sector Reform Process
Module 2: Support the development of a Power Sector Financial Framework
Module 3: Power Sector Reform Action Plan and Advisory Support
Module 4: Private Power Solicitation Framework

intec's services

Module 1: Define Sector Roadmap and Action Plan to Support Power Sector Reform Process

Map existing power sector roles and responsibilities and perform a gap analysis
Develop power sector reform roadmap
Develop action plan for implementation of power sector roadmap

Module 2: Power Sector Financial Framework

Support start-up of power sector collections account
Develop power sector financial sustainability plan

Module 4: Develop a Private Power Solicitation Framework (with main focus on solar IPP)

Process for the solicitation of IPPs
Elaboration of contractual documents (implementation agreement including concessions and incentives, power purchase agreement (PPA), distribution and transmission agreement, land lease, generation license, and application for relevant environmental clearances)
Develop a comprehensive IPP framework, defining of roles and responsibilities of the local public stakeholders
Training in IPP framework

Client

The Government of Sierra Leone

Financing

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Period of implementation

01.2017 – 11.2017

Zambia - Feasibility Study for Small Hydropower Station

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC), established in 1989, provides quality training to regional power utilities. KGRTC intended to develop a small hydropower station at Kafue Gorge with ancillary transmission structures, termination and connection to the grid. The station has been constructed between the existing Kafue Gorge Power Station dam site and the tailrace of the Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station, the size of the SHPP shall be a result of the present feasibility study. The feasibility study led to the preparation of a full basic design and of tender documents for the procurement of an EPC contractor.

intec's services

Review of existing pre-feasibility studies and related reports
Hydrological studies and design
Geological/geotechnical and seismicity investigations
Selection and assessment of project alternatives and options
Elaboration of project layouts and plans
Specification of electro-mechanical equipment
Design for selected option and cost estimates
Power evacuation plans and details
Economic and financial analysis
Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Elaboration of the Feasibility Study Report
Preparation of tender documents for procurement of an EPC contractor
Training needs assessment, elaboration of training programme and schedule, conduction of training courses

Client

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC)

Financing

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Period of implementation

6.2015 - 10.2017