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Due Diligence on Energy Sector ProjectsPPTA : Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project

RMA was selected to provide consultancy services to the Asian Development Bank for the USD 120 million loan to be disbursed in Sri Lanka from 2016.

The project will support,

Renewable energy development, comprising new hybrid renewable energy systems in small isolated islands, productive energy use for small isolated islands and rural communities, and a renewable energy based microgrid pilot project.

Building new 33 kV distribution lines to improve reliability of supply to existing and new electricity customers.

Building new rural electrification schemes and extensions to existing low voltage lines to serve new household customers, inclusive of an energy auditing initiative.

Installation of reactive power management devices at Pannipitiya and Biyagama grid substations in order to improve the provision of reactive power closer to load centers in Western Province and to improve the reliability of the transmission system in the event of disturbances.

RMA conducted the technical, economic and financial assessment of each component of the project proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board. Social and environmental safeguards documents in accordance with ADB guidelines, too, were prepared.

Energy Efficiency & Demand ManagementPreliminary Energy Audit at the Main Workshop of Ideal Group of Companies

Ideal Group is a diversified group with interest of automobiles. They are the distributers of Mahindra, Ssangyong and Chery QQ automobiles.

The Company has initiated a programme to improve sustainability of its business practices, and has identified energy efficiency as a priority area. In order to understand its current energy usage patterns, identify areas for improvement and set bench marks, the Company appointed Resource Management Associates (Pvt) Ltd to conduct a preliminary energy audit at four premises the Company operates.

Energy Efficiency & Demand Management National Energy Policy & PlanningStudy on Demand Drivers and Financial Implications in Saudi Arabia

The objective of the study was to examine the variables driving the demand for electricity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to assess options to manage demand with a view to improving the financial performance of Saudi Electricity Company.

The study developed an econometric model of the demand for electricity in the Kingdom, on the basis of actual performance, and used the model along with the official forecast of population and estimated economic growth, to forecast demand for electricity. Impact to the demand for electricity with different demand side management initiatives were analyzed. A dispatch model was developed to dispatch both current and upcoming power plants according to the merit order. With this approach necessity of upcoming power plants were analyzed for the years 2015, 2020 and 2025.

Renewable Energy DevelopmentFeasibility Studies on Small Hydro Power Development

Harnessing of small hydropower for industrial applications was started in Sri Lanka as early as the late nineteenth century. Over 500 such plants provided the motive power required for the expanding tea industry during the colonial era. With the expansion of the national electricity grid, these plants started fading away from the industrial scene beginning around 1950.

In 1992, Ceylon Electricity Board authorised the grid-connected operation of small hydropower plants with an attractive buy-back price. This marked the resurgence of small hydropower development in Sri Lanka creating a new private sector power industry. Small hydropower development has been gathering momentum since then, adding nearly 110 MW to the system to date.

RMA provided consulting services to a number of small hydropower developers in preparing feasibility studies and engineering designs. Following are some of the schemes where RMA participated as the Consultant.

 Arslena Mini Hydro 900 kW
 Kolapathana Mini Hydro 600 kW
 Kakunagahadola Mini Hydro 550 kW
 Delmar Mini Hydro 320 kW

RMA served as the Bank’s Consultant to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon who financed the 1.2 MW Watawala Mini Hydro plant.

Power Generation and Economics Renewable Energy DevelopmentCapacity Building for Clean Energy Development

RMA as the lead consultant, in partnership with Mercados Energy Markets India Private Limited, is preparing a renewable energy development master plan for Sri Lanka, a wind park master plan for Mannar, and a business model for Mannar wind parks for the Ministry of Power & Energy of Sri Lanka with financial assistance provided by Asian Development Bank.

This is a comprehensive study on renewable energy resource availability, and on the technical limitations of the national grid which are causing barriers for integrating renewable resource-based power generation. RMA team will then develop the 15-year national master plan to accelerate power generation from renewable resources. The study includes the development of a comprehensive Master Plan for wind power development in the Mannar district in northern Sri Lanka, and the development of a business model to attract investments for wind power development.

Electricity Utility Planning Renewable Energy DevelopmentStudy on the Impacts of Wind Power

Vietnam is planning to build 1000 MW of wind power capacity by year 2020. The country requires a detailed study on (i) evaluation of technical impacts on the grid, (ii) technical standards for the interconnection, and (iii) the integration of wind power into the emerging competitive market. RMA was selected through a competitive process to conduct study (ii) and to develop a detailed review of (i) analysis tools and sample analyses on impacts of wind power on grids, and to develop case studies to understand how wind power may be included in the competitive pricing of electricity. Fielding a team of three experts, and two supporting experts, RMA conducted a comprehensive study of the Vietnam’s technical standards for grid operations, and developed the draft technical standards. Based on the findings of a well attended workshop, RMA completed the technical standards, and also developed a detailed manual to be used both by the utility (EVN) and the prospective private sector developers.

Electricity Utility Planning Renewable Energy DevelopmentWind and Solar Resource Assessment, Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank appointed RMA in December 2011 to assess the wind and solar potential and to map the resource in the north western and southern areas of Sri Lanka by way of on-site measurements and comprehensive mapping of the resource. This 18-month study will develop investment-quality wind resource data to be used for the next phase of wind power development in Sri Lanka, that will most likely develop 100 MW of wind capacity between 2014-2020. The solar resource assessment study being conducted by RMA would establish investment grade information on the resource, which would be used by the Government and the private sector to develop power generation facilities in the future. RMA’s sub-consultant for this study is Geonet of Germany.

Energy Efficiency & Demand Management National Energy Policy & PlanningSri Lanka Energy Audit Manual

RMA hosted the editorial team of the new Sri Lanka Energy Audit Manual (4 volumes, 800 pages), to convert the contributions of individual authors into an attractive, easy to read manual. RMA energy efficiency experts reviewed the entire manual, and prepared the supplementary information, improved on the charts and diagrams, and prepared a camera-ready version of the manual. This manual was subsequently used in three energy auditor training courses in Sri Lanka, to train 90 energy auditors. The manual continues to be widely used by energy efficiency specialists in Sri Lanka as a ready reference.

Due Diligence on Energy Sector ProjectsPPTA: Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Project: Conducting Project due Diligence

Working with Deloitte of India, RMA was selected to provide consultancy services to the Asian Development Bank for the USD 140 million loan to be disbursed in Sri Lanka from 2013. The project involves a diverse mix of transmission, distribution and energy efficiency components, and RMA is conducting the technical, economic and financial assessment of each component of the project proposed by the Government of Sri Lanka. Social and environmental safeguards documents in accordance with ADB guidelines, too, require to be prepared.

Renewable Energy DevelopmentRenewable Energy Development Program: Evaluation of Proposals for CBSF and FSSF

The work included evaluation of proposals from Universities for support to develop new capacity building programs, and from companies to conduct feasibility studies on biomass and wind power plants.
RMA’s lead consultant worked as the Team Leader (International) of the three member team, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of proposals received from six universities for initiating a new course for in-house and external students, on subjects and themes related to electricity production from renewable energy sources. Five proposals from companies for support for the conducting of feasibility studies on wind and biomass power plants were evaluated. Reviewed the evaluation methodology and comprehensively revised it, and completed the evaluation and the report. A workshop too was conducted for applicants to the round 2 of the feasibility study financing facility.

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