Support to the Energy sector for the development of biomass and solar renewable energy plants

Client

Ministry of Energy – CI ÉNERGIES

Country

Ivory Coast

Period

2020 – 2024

Funding

European Union

As part of the ENERGOS program funded by the European Union in Côte d’Ivoire, we were selected to support the Ministry of Energy and CI-ÉNERGIES. Our role involves conducting studies for the development of large biomass power plants (greater than 20 MW), and low-power solar and biomass power plants (5 MW) in rural areas.

Activities carried out on the biomass plant component

  • Identification of biomass resource deposits
  • Examining logistical and transport aspects, and selecting suitable sites for biomass power plants installation
  • Conducting feasibility and preliminary design studies for biomass power plants
  • Economic and financial analysis of preliminary studies
  • Assisting the client in preparing CFT (Call For Tenders) for the construction of power plants by Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
  • Assisting the consultation and negotiation processes with IPP biomass plant operators
  • Strengthening skills and training for executives of the General Directorate of Energy and CI-ÉNERGIES

Activities carried out on renewable energy plants in rural areas

  • Identification of deposits of biomass, solar, and hydroelectricity resources in areas where the electricity network requires reinforcements
  • Selection of locations where constructing biomass and solar power plants can alleviate electrical constraints
  • Conduction of feasibility, preliminary design, and detailed design studies for biomass and solar power plants
  • Economic and financial analyses
  • Assisting the client with the preparation of CFT (Call For Tenders) for constructing biomass power plants by IPPs and solar power plants by EPC companies
  • Supporting the consultation and negotiation processes for contracts
  • Enhancing skills and providing training for executives of the General Directorate of Energy and CI-ÉNERGIES