CONCEPT NOTE TRAINING WORKSHOP IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGOES FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION IN AFRICA. On:

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1 AFRICAN ENERGY COMMISSION COMMISSION AFRICAINE DE L ENERGIE COMISSAO AFRICANA D ENERGIA CONCEPT NOTE TRAINING WORKSHOP IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGOES FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION IN AFRICA On: Grid-Connected Wind Farms, PV and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) At the: NREA, 530MWe Zafarana Wind Farm, Grid-Connected PV & the 150MWe Kuraymat Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant Arab Republic of Egypt (21-23 December 2015) AFREC 20 November 2015

2 Context African Energy Commission (AFREC) Training Workshop in Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation in Africa Electricity generated from renewable energy sources holds high promises for Africa as nonconventional energy that can supplement grid-connected electricity supply systems. In order to help in accelerating the pace of utilizing these sources in Africa, the African Energy Commission (AFREC) designed a special program for continuing training in renewable energy technologies with objective to support the efforts of the African countries to harness the potential of these sources for the benefit of their socioeconomic growth. On the other hand, African countries will need to build-up qualified personnel with up-to-date skills and information to undertake the responsibilities of exploiting renewable energy sources through applied technologies. The shortage of technical staff specialized in this area calls for the adoption of appropriate education which should also be supplemented by continuing training in order to keep pace with the fast growing global developments in the manufacturing and installation of these technologies. This is particularly important due to the rapid developments of modern wind and solar technologies for electricity generation and the deficiency of effective training in many African countries. Successful and sustainable installation of these technologies will be achieved mainly through competent technicians and managers aware of the current global technology development and technical standards. The overall performance of the adopted projects will improve as more knowledge is gained through continuing training and experience build-up. Within this context, AFREC is happy to organize Technical Training Course on Grid-Connected Wind Farms, PV and Concentrating Solar Power Plants (SCP) which will address the technical and engineering aspects of the installation and operation of these technologies for electricity generation. The training will be provided in a mix of theoretical and practical bases supervised by the competent staff of the Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) in their internationally recognized wind and solar facilities. Background One of the major outcomes of the AFREC s 1 st Training in Wind Energy Technologies, which was held at the Zafarana Wind Farms in Egypt in March 2010, was the demand of the trainees from the African Member States to get good training courses in Wind Resource Assessment since it represents the first step in making decisions for installing wind farms. The Minister of Electricity and Energy of Egypt, who presided over their training graduation, approved the request and directed NREA to undertake the responsibility of such training. Moreover, the 1 st Solar Energy Workshop which was organized by AFREC in Algiers, Algeria, in January 2011 to validate the Solar Energy Study of the Sahara has recommended AFREC to organize a technical training course in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies at the 150MWe Kuraymat Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant in Egypt. Upon this background, AFREC has adopted the organization of these training courses in its 2011 technical program on training and capacity building. In recent years, there is a rising expectation worldwide with regard to the role of renewable energy technologies as a reliable source for electricity generation. Technological advances of these power generating systems have increased the interest of many Africa countries which are driven by a rapidly growing energy demand and dependence on overseas supplies of fossil fuels. These factors have increased the prospects of considering these options in national energy mixes to ensure access to affordable energy for sustainable development. With this respect, AFREC has recognized such needs of the African Member States and their 1

3 wishes for better understanding of the key aspects of the technical planning of renewable energy including resource assessment, optimal siting measures, technology management, operating staff and requirements for legal and regulatory frameworks. Objectives The main objective of this training course is to improve the technical capacities, transfer knowledge and up-grade skills of technical and operational renewable energy experts in Africa. Mastering these skills would provide better chances for attaining positive outcomes for the national renewable energy planning. The overall objectives of both training courses would include the following: Build technical capacity of the participants to support their duties in developing the renewable energy sector in their home countries. Expose the participants to the latest state-of-the-art in wind and solar energy technologies with objective to gain experience and expand their knowledge base. Enable participants to acquire new technical and planning skills in renewable energy technologies through presentations and field orientation provided by engineers and leading professionals in the wind and solar energy. Provide an invaluable platform for exchange of professional and cultural experiences among diverse participants from around Africa. Provide adequate explanations to such issues as know-how and know-why about wind and solar energy technologies. Contribute to the Africa s overall development and expansion of renewable energy utilization for power generation. Fulfill the overall objectives of the African Union for supporting the socioeconomic development of the Africa. The Training Setting The course will be conducted in a net duration of three days from 21 st to 23 rd December The training topics include presentations, lectures with case studies, success stories and field orientations. The three days period will be divided into three parts: the first day will cover theoretical topics at the headquarters of the Egyptian NREA while the next two days will be spent on the field for technical orientation of which the second day will be at the Zafarana Wind Farms while the third day at the Kuraymat CSP power plant. The daily sessions starts at 9:00 am to 04:00 pm with intermittent breaks for refreshments and lunch. Each course will offer a good foundation of technical principles of wind and solar technologies along with improved understanding of critical factors of project implementation including technical viability and investment opportunities. The course will support the African governments policies with regard to scenarios of renewable energy development at the national level and facilitate platforms for dialogue and open exchange of views and experiences with senior policy makers and engineers across Africa. The course will also help in providing good bases for the know-how and know-why and pave the way for setting up viable wind farms and solar projects. Training: Grid-Connected Wind Farms 1) Specific Objectives: The specific objectives of the training on wind energy resource assessment include: Develop a strong understanding of the fundamentals of wind energy resource assessment along with applications, standards and certification. 2

4 Know about modern techniques for collecting wind resource data and refining methodologies. Review equipment and devices for measuring wind speeds, especially the new and digital anemometers, and their calibration techniques. Analyze and assess wind resources based on data available from various sources and prepare wind energy density maps, atlases, and other references. Learn how to monitor the field performance of wind power systems and establish updated data bank on a continuous basis which could serve as information center. Review the Egypt s experience in the preparation of the National Wind Energy Atlas and understand the techniques and methodology in the preparation of the Atlas. 2) Course Outlines: The six-day course of wind energy resource assessment provides an overview covering the following topics: Wind Energy Overview Wind Resources Assessment, measurements and Techniques Measuring Equipment: Anemometers (Mechanical, Electronic, Digital, Calibration, Data Extraction & Analysis, etc.) Computer-based Data Analysis and Refining Energy Production Estimates: Statistical Techniques Wind Energy Output Energy Power Relationship Siting Issues Wind Towers Wind Turbine Components, Installation and Performance Characteristics Control System and Engineering Monitor Wind Farms Installation, Operation and Management National Experiences and Best Practices of African Member States. Training: Solar PV and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technologies: 1) Specific Objectives: The specific objectives of the training on PV and CSP technologies include: Understand the basic theory, engineering and principles of the technologies. Improve knowledge base with regard to components and technical operations of gridconnected PV and CSP plants. Get engineering and technical orientation and become familiar with the best practices in the operation of PV and CSP technologies for power generation. Learn how to develop PV and CSP projects and design policies to support renewable energy development in the continent. Enhance own capacity to develop an Action Plan to implement renewable energy projects. Establish a network and build professional relationships with your fellow participants and leading renewable energy specialists, policymakers and energy experts. 2) Course Outlines: The course on PV and CSP gives an overview covering the following multi-disciplinary topics: Assessment of Solar Resource for PV and CSP Plants (DNI Issues) 3

5 Solar Radiation Measurement and Estimation Types and Characteristics of PV and CSP Plants Fundamental configurations of PV and Solar Thermal Power Plants Technical Operation of PV and CSP Plants Hybridization of PV and CSP Plants Thermal Storage for CSP Plants Installation of PV and CSP Projects Economics of CSP Plants Policy, Environmental & Regulatory Issues National Experiences and Best Practices of African Member States. Venue The training courses will be provided at the following sites: 1. The Compound of NREA in Cairo for theoretical training, presentations and lectures (one day, first day); 2. The 530MWe Zafarana Wind Farms (120 km) on the Suez Canal of the Red Sea for technical and engineering orientation of wind resources interconnection with wind turbines and power generation (one day, second day); and 3. The Kuraymat 150MWe Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant (90 km) south of Cairo for technical orientation on CSP plant (parabolic trough) in a hybrid configuration with gas combined cycle power plant (one day, third day). Target Groups Participants will arrive with relevant backgrounds including senior renewable energy experts, policy makers/planners or electrical engineers in areas of wind power generation, solar thermal power generation, renewable energy resources or energy planning. They come mainly from government agencies, electric utilities or research institutes. Papers and Presentations Each delegation of a Member State is expected to present a country presentation on the potential and prospects of wind and solar energy in their countries. The presentations will seek to highlight key features of wind and solar energy project development, technology status and the current and future initiatives. Participants are also encouraged to submit the following as part of the training materials: 1. Tabulated annual averages of wind and solar resource, 2. Wind and solar resource maps of the country on national or regional levels, and 3. Any publications, reports, papers, magazines or government reports on wind and solar energy situation in the country. This is to support an AFREC s project to develop a wind and solar databases as part of the African Energy Information System and Database project. Expected Outcomes Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be able to: Explain the characteristics of wind resources, solar radiation, data management and processing and power plants site selection. 4

6 Strength ability to explain and design wind and solar resources maps and gain ideas on how to design resource Atlases at national level. Describe the components of wind and solar power technologies for electricity generators and configurations of wind farms and CSP hybrid systems. Understand the physical and engineering aspects of wind turbines and CSP plants. Estimate the generated power of wind and CSP plants and their economic costs. Acquire knowledge on how to conduct a feasibility analysis for installing wind turbines/farms and CSP technologies for power generation. Demonstrate competency in assessing economic, policy and environmental impacts of wind and solar power systems. Resource Materials Participants will receive a number of resource materials for the training course, including: Technical and training materials prepared by NREA. Wind and solar energy maps of some African countries, Relevant publications of wind and CSP technologies released by international institutions, and Some AFREC s relevant publications and recent releases. Training Languages The training will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation into French. Graduation Upon successful completion of these training courses, the participants will receive certificates acknowledging their successful attendants. 5