Antecedentes
The main objective of Biomass Energy 2022 (Phase II) is to expand and upscale viable models and partnerships to address the remaining gaps and transform the biomass energy market in Sri Lanka, as a fuel that can be considered as a clean energy source for homes and industry. As per the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve developed for various end use energy technologies in Sri Lanka biomass energy technologies were among the leading options that were the low-cost options that bring in net cost savings with reduction in emissions to achieve Sri Lanka’s energy sector NDC targets. However, the biomass energy sector has been operating on an informal level with minimal coordination and standards for sustainability. Wider adoption of biomass fuels in small and medium industries, government institutions and even households in the country currently dependent on fossil fuel for thermal energy needs is held back due to awareness on clean and modern technologies, cost benefit and availability of market-ready biomass fuel. To drive the sector towards sustainable supply the project aims to promote the use of waste stream sources from the agricultural sector, timber industry etc to produce biomass energy products like pellets, briquettes, grass bales etc.
Biomass power plants are included in the government policy as a strategy toward energy security and increasing the renewable energy in the energy mix as it also brings in socio economic benefits. Biomass power plants are preferred by the CEB as they are firm power sources that do not fluctuate like solar and wind power plants .The Biomass Energy project intends to carryout feasibility studies on small scale biomass power plants from the kW range to a few MW operating on a mix of agricultural waste and fuelwood and present the findings to the government and encourage private sector co-finance
This study will mainly the feasibility of small scale power plants of different technologies from the kW range to below 3 MW operating on fuelwood and agricultural waste. These plants due to the nature of their size will not demand as much of a fuel supply as large plants and as a result are less likely to face supply chain issues and can be strategically located to ensure a steady supply chain operating on agricultural waste and fuelwood. The study will also bring out background information necessary for setting up small scale power plants addressing other issues faced by large scale power plants like waste disposal, water requirements etc.
The findings of the studies are important for the government towards achieving its goals in energy security, increasing renewable energy in the energy mix, achieving energy NDC targets while also benefiting from the positive socioeconomic impacts.
Scope and Objectives
Purpose of this consultancy is to carry out a detailed study to determine the feasibility of small scale biomass power plants from the kW to 3 MW by: identifying the different technologies and capacities available in the market for biomass power plants less than 3 MW, identify the suitable fuel feedstocks and their supply chains for the different technologies, assess the impact on the environment , carryout financial feasibility of the different technologies, recommend the most suitable technologies for small scale power generation, make recommendations to promote these technologies and review the legal framework related to such technologies
Deberes y responsabilidades
- Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader, Integrated Knowledge Management, the consultant will be directly responsible to the National Project Director and at the Project Management Unit and reporting to Project Manager seeking approval/acceptance of outputs listed below under “Expected Outputs/Deliverables”
- The PMU expects the Consultant to report progress of each output bi-weekly at the PMU Progress reviewing meetings.
- The Consultant is expected to closely liaise and collaborate with relevant project stakeholders in the course of performing the work (e.g., SLSEA, Ministry of Power, Energy and Business Development, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Agriculture, BOI, CEA, Private sector industries, local government authorities, etc.)
The consultant’s duty station/location during the contract will be Colombo based with extensive field works in pursuit of other relevant activities, especially where traveling will be required. The contractor will be required to report for the progress review meetings and any other meetings related to this assignment convened by the PMU even if intermittent
EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES
Output 1: Identify technologies and capacities available in the market for small scale biomass power plants
The consultant should carry out a study of the technologies readily available in the market for small scale biomass power plants. It will entail an assessment of
- A description of the functioning of technologies and the available capacities under 3 MW
- The efficiency of the technologies
- Basic components of the plants
- Emissions control techniques that is compatible to the technologies to meet any national standards
- Level of automation available for each of the technologies especially focusing on feeding of fuel ,collection of waste material generated by the plant and centralized operation
- Suitable fuel feedstocks for the plant
- Other natural resources used by the plant apart from the fuel feed stock, eg water etc
- Waste material generated by plant
Deliverable 1:
Report of technologies and capacities available in the market for small scale biomass power plants addressing the above criteria
Expected date for Deliverable 1: 30th January 2020
Output 2: Feasibility of the identified technologies for small scale biomass power plants
For each technology options, the following will be detailed:
- Financial costs estimation and needs
- Payback period of the technologies;
- NPV of the technologies;
- Equipment and technical expertise needed for their operation
- The institutional and organizational capacities required;
- The factors favoring its implementation; and Including an analysis of their merits and demerits
- Case studies from Sri Lanka if any and other countries
- Recommend the most suitable technologies for small scale power plants
Deliverable 2:
A report on the feasibility of identified technologies for small scale biomass power plants
Expected date for Deliverable 2: 27th February 2020
Output 3: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
For each of the technologies and capacities recommended, the impact on the environment and social impact assessment should be carried out. For each of the potential negative impacts identified, mitigation measures should be proposed.
One potential site should be identified, studied and proposed. For the proposed site, potential supply chain/s should be identified and the socio environment impacts should be evaluated
Deliverable 3:
Report on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Expected date for Deliverable 3: 16th March 2020
Output 4: Review of legal frameworks related to small scale biomass power plants in Sri Lanka
Desk review of the existing policy and regulatory frameworks as well as governance structures related to small scale power plants, identify gaps and opportunities that can be recommended to encourage investment and/or uptake of these small scale power plants.
Deliverable 4:
A report on policy and legal frameworks analysis including identification of gap and opportunities;
Expected date for Deliverable 4: 30th March 2020
Output 5: Analysis of the supply chain of the fuel feedstock
For each of the technologies recommended for small scale biomass power plant an analysis of fuel supply chain must be carried out including the following
- Flow of feedstock from source to plant
- Processing if any needed before feeding into plant
- Storage need if any to smooth out any fluctuations in generation of feedstock due to seasonality
- Breakdown of the cost of feedstock delivered to plant gate
- Most economical distance from source to reduce
Deliverable 5:
Report on the analysis of the supply chain of the fuel feed stock
Expected date for Deliverable 5: 15th April 2020
Timeframe
- The envisaged time frame of the consultancy is starting from 27th December 2019 and ending in 15th April 2020.
- The PMU will require five days to review the outputs delivered by the consultant
Competencias
- Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader, Integrated Knowledge Management, the consultant will be directly responsible to the National Project Director and at the Project Management Unit and reporting to Project Manager seeking approval/acceptance of outputs listed below under “Expected Outputs/Deliverables”
- The PMU expects the Consultant to report progress of each output bi-weekly at the PMU Progress reviewing meetings.
- The Consultant is expected to closely liaise and collaborate with relevant project stakeholders in the course of performing the work (e.g., SLSEA, Ministry of Power, Energy and Business Development, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Agriculture, BOI, CEA, Private sector industries, local government authorities, etc.)
The consultant’s duty station/location during the contract will be Colombo based with extensive field works in pursuit of other relevant activities, especially where traveling will be required. The contractor will be required to report for the progress review meetings and any other meetings related to this assignment convened by the PMU even if intermittent
EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES
Output 1: Identify technologies and capacities available in the market for small scale biomass power plants
The consultant should carry out a study of the technologies readily available in the market for small scale biomass power plants. It will entail an assessment of
- A description of the functioning of technologies and the available capacities under 3 MW
- The efficiency of the technologies
- Basic components of the plants
- Emissions control techniques that is compatible to the technologies to meet any national standards
- Level of automation available for each of the technologies especially focusing on feeding of fuel ,collection of waste material generated by the plant and centralized operation
- Suitable fuel feedstocks for the plant
- Other natural resources used by the plant apart from the fuel feed stock, eg water etc
- Waste material generated by plant
Deliverable 1:
Report of technologies and capacities available in the market for small scale biomass power plants addressing the above criteria
Expected date for Deliverable 1: 30th January 2020
Output 2: Feasibility of the identified technologies for small scale biomass power plants
For each technology options, the following will be detailed:
- Financial costs estimation and needs
- Payback period of the technologies;
- NPV of the technologies;
- Equipment and technical expertise needed for their operation
- The institutional and organizational capacities required;
- The factors favoring its implementation; and Including an analysis of their merits and demerits
- Case studies from Sri Lanka if any and other countries
- Recommend the most suitable technologies for small scale power plants
Deliverable 2:
A report on the feasibility of identified technologies for small scale biomass power plants
Expected date for Deliverable 2: 27th February 2020
Output 3: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
For each of the technologies and capacities recommended, the impact on the environment and social impact assessment should be carried out. For each of the potential negative impacts identified, mitigation measures should be proposed.
One potential site should be identified, studied and proposed. For the proposed site, potential supply chain/s should be identified and the socio environment impacts should be evaluated
Deliverable 3:
Report on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Expected date for Deliverable 3: 16th March 2020
Output 4: Review of legal frameworks related to small scale biomass power plants in Sri Lanka
Desk review of the existing policy and regulatory frameworks as well as governance structures related to small scale power plants, identify gaps and opportunities that can be recommended to encourage investment and/or uptake of these small scale power plants.
Deliverable 4:
A report on policy and legal frameworks analysis including identification of gap and opportunities;
Expected date for Deliverable 4: 30th March 2020
Output 5: Analysis of the supply chain of the fuel feedstock
For each of the technologies recommended for small scale biomass power plant an analysis of fuel supply chain must be carried out including the following
- Flow of feedstock from source to plant
- Processing if any needed before feeding into plant
- Storage need if any to smooth out any fluctuations in generation of feedstock due to seasonality
- Breakdown of the cost of feedstock delivered to plant gate
- Most economical distance from source to reduce
Deliverable 5:
Report on the analysis of the supply chain of the fuel feed stock
Expected date for Deliverable 5: 15th April 2020
Timeframe
- The envisaged time frame of the consultancy is starting from 27th December 2019 and ending in 15th April 2020.
- The PMU will require five days to review the outputs delivered by the consultant
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
a. Education
- Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Energy Technology, Energy Economics or related field
b. Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in the energy industry, policy development related to renewable energy options (especially related to biomass energy), institutional analysis and process improvements for better results
c. Languages / Other
Excellent English language skills, working knowledge in Sinhala/ Tamil
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please access UNDP Jobs site http://jobs.undp.org
The application should contain:
- Cover letter (1 page) explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this Terms of Reference.
- Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies and relevant past experience in similar projects and contact details of 2 professional referees who can certify your competencies, professionalism, quality of writing, presentation and overall suitability to this TOR (max 3 pages).
- Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a combination of factors including cover letter, the credentials on offer and brief interview (optional) and the offer which gives the best value for money for the UNDP.
- Please send the Financial Proposal separately to the following e-mail address: consultants.lk@undp.org stating the vacancy number/position in the subject line. Do not submit your financial proposal with your CV and/or cover letter to http://jobs.undp.org
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee: LKR
Or
All Inclusive Daily Fee: LKR
Amount in words: LKR
Note: Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee” including his/her consultancy and professional fee, travel, honorarium, board and lodging, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily perdiums and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.
For an Individual Contractor who is 65 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required travel under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided. Such medical examination costs must be factored into the financial proposal above. Medical examination is not a requirement for individuals on RLA contracts.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
Payments will be based on milestones certified by the Project Management Unit.
The National Consultant shall receive payments according to the following installments from UNDP:
- Submission of Deliverable 1 in Section D by 30th January 2020 - 20 %
- Submission of Deliverable 2 in Section D by 27th February 2020 - 15 %
- Submission of Deliverable 3 in Section D by 16th March 2020 - 20 %
- Submission of Deliverable 4 in Section D by 30th May 2020 - 15 %
- Submission of Deliverable 5 in Section D by 15th April 2020 - 30 %
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.