type

Stand-alone

system

Charging station

Based system

System 1(lantern)

System IV

System V

Helth center

System 1I

System 1I

Units-supplied       

115

146

129

1

367

37

Module(Watt peak)

6*2

46

2*46

16*46

Charged at pv charging station

Charged at pv charging station

Battery(no*volts*amphours)

2*6v*3.2AH

12v*100AH

2*12v*100AH

12v*400

12V*61AH

2*12V*60AH

8W fluorescent

1

2

1

1

2

2

8W incandescent

1

-

-

-

-

-

13W fluorescent

1

2-

-2

-

1

Fan

-

1

1

2

1

Socket

-

1

1

2

1

1

Refrigerator

-

-

-

1

-

-

System type

Percentage of Respondents

Finding the solar

System  as

good

satisfactory

unsatisfactory

No comment

V

67.1

25.6

7.3

Nil

lV

34.3

37.1

28.6

Nil

lll

14.3

53.6

32.1

Nil

ll

44.7

44.7

10.6

Nil

l

                  Nil

Nil

        100

Nil

For further information

Dhaka

1. Bangladesh Centre For Advanced Studies (BCAS)   

2. Rural Electrification Board (REB)

Madhabdi, Narshingai

   Narshingdi Palli Biddyut Samiti-1 (NPBS-1)

   Madhabdi. Ph.06251-388/508

Project Site .

1. Kariinpur-Charging Station, KariIripur.

2. Alip~r C4arging ~tation, Alipur.

3. Natun Bazar charging station, NatunBazar.

4. BCAS Field Office, Karimpur.

Assignment Name: Consultancy Services for Preparatory Installation of Solar Home System (SHS)

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$): 10,000

Country: Bangladesh

Location within Country: 6 PBS of Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 8

Name of Client: Rural Electrification Board (REB), Bangladesh

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment: 12

Address:      Joarshahara,Khilkhet Dhaka

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

 34,000

Started Date (Month/ Year):        May, 2003

Completion Date (Month/Year):  December,2003

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:      6

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Centre for Mass Education in Science

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with client.

Narrative Description of Project:

The main objective of the pilot study was to demonstrate the usefulness and techno-economic viability of SHS systems under the climate-socio-economic conditions of remote and isolated areas in Bangladesh. It also aimed at studying the effect of the new technology on the socio-economic upliftment of the consumers.

It was a pilot project and a total of 300 PV systems of 2 types ranging from 6 Wp to 92 Wp have been supplied. Training was provided to the consumers – how to use the systems.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

(a)     Selection of site and consumers: (1) Visiting new sites, (2) Selection of sites, (3) Survey of prospective consumers in the selected sites, (4) Customer classification according to SHS sizes.

(b)     Demonstration/ Motivation and promotional activities in the selected sites: (1) SHS installation for demonstration for training and motivation, (2) Activities related to motivation and customer drive, (3) Assistance for signing of contracts between REB and each customer.

(c)     Training of technicians and customers: (1) Demonstration of solar home systems for training, (2) Providing training materials, (3) Training of technicians (4) Training of customers.

(d)     Tariff schedule: (1) Preparation of monthly tariff schedule and other charges, (2) Preparation of terms and conditions for SHS consumers, (3) Finalization of the activities.

(e)     Installation activities: (1) Preparation of installation procedure and user guidelines for SHS, (2) Monitoring the performance of the installed SHSs, (3) Monitoring customer acceptance, (4) Surveying the performance including customer’s satisfaction.

(f)     Preparation and submission of the following reports to REB: (1) Site selection, (2) Consumer survey, (3) Inception report, (4) Solar energy system training, (5) Performance of solar centres, (6) Evaluation report, and (7) Final report.

After the installation of solar PV systems in the villages, some kind of solar culture has been caught up in the area. Many consumers felt that PV system is better than grid power because the entire system is under their control. For satisfaction of the consumers and thus leading to sustainability of the system, prompt back up service and supply of spare part is very important.

Assignment Name:      

Promotion of Biogas Production and Use in Commercial Establishment

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 15,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country:  Bangladesh

Duration of Assignment (Months):  2 Months

Name of Client:    GTZ-PURE/Power Cell/Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU)

Total No. of Staff-Months of the assignment:      5

Address   GTZ-PURE,

House-10/C, Road No: 90, Gulshan-2, Dhaka

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500

Started Date (Month/Year):     June 2005

Completion Date (Month/Year): August.- 2005

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        2

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Energy Consulting Services (ECS)

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

The main objectives of the Project:

(a)    To assess availability of raw materials in the suitably sized poultry farms.

(b)   To examine technical and financial viability of biogas generation in poultry farms.

(c)    To identify legal issues relating to the implementation of the project, its constraints and suggest mitigation if needed;

(d)   To examine environmental aspects of the project and suggest mitigation if necessary;

(e)    To assess socio-economic condition of the probable customers, their affordability and acceptability;

(f)     To examine social, cultural and religious barriers if any and suggest probable mitigation if any.

(g)     To review sustainability of the program.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment:

The experts as mentioned above have provided relevant information in the above-mentioned fields of activities according to the workplan already made.

Assignment Name:      

Promotion of Renewable Energy, Energy, Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Abatement (PREGA):  Country Study Report

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country:  Bangladesh

Duration of Assignment (Months):  2 Months

Name of Client:    Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total No. of Staff-Months of the assignment:      8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500

Started Date (Month/Year):     July 2002

Completion Date (Month/Year): Dec.- 2002

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

The Project is designed to carryout the following activities: a) Review of the country experiences with technologies connected with Renewable energy, Energy efficiency and Greenhouse gas abatement (REGA), b) Preparation of pre-feasibility report on at least five projects in the report under (a), c) Preparation of reports on policies and strategies for developing and promoting REGA technologies, d) Arranging workshops, seminars, discussions and meetings etc. for capacity building, e) Website development for linking to other REGA technology data bases.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment:

The experts as mentioned above have provided relevant information in the above-mentioned fields of activities according to the work plan already made.

Assignment Name: “Quantity and Quality Assessment of Khulna City Solid Waste for Electricity Generation” a component of PREGA

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country: Khulna, Bangladesh

Duration of Assignment (Months):  2 Months

Name of Client:    Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total No. of Staff-Months of the assignment:      8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500

Started Date (Month/Year):     June 2005

Completion Date (Month/Year): August.- 2002

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        1

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            IFRD, BCSIR

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

The Project is designed to carryout the following activities: a) Review of the country experiences with technologies connected with Renewable energy, Energy efficiency and Greenhouse gas abatement (REGA), b) Preparation of pre-feasibility report on at least five projects in the report under (a), c) Preparation of reports on policies and strategies for developing and promoting REGA technologies, d) Arranging workshops, seminars, discussions and meetings etc. for capacity building, e) Website development for linking to other REGA technology data bases.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment:

The experts as mentioned above have provided relevant information in the above-mentioned fields of activities according to the workplan already made.

Assignment Name:

Policies and Strategies for Developing and Promoting of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Green House Gas Abatement (REGA) Technologies (including biogas)

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country:  Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 6

Name of Client:    Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:    8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500      

Started Date (Month/Year): March - 2004

Completion Date (Month/Year): July - 2004

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

i)       To provide energy for sustainable economic growth so that the economic development activities of different sectors are not constrained due to shortage of energy.

ii)      To meet the energy needs of different zones of the country and socio-economic groups.

iii)     To ensure optimum development of all the indigenous energy sources.

iv)     To ensure sustainable operation of the energy utilities.

v)      To ensure rational use of total energy sources.

vi)     To ensure environmentally sound sustainable energy development programmes including biogas causing minimum damage to environment.

vii)    To encourage public and private sector participation in the development and management of the energy sector.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

To be provided: The experts as mentioned above are assigned to provide relevant information in the above-mentioned fields of activities according to the work- plan already made.

Assignment Name:      

Pre-feasibility Study for Dhaka City Solid Waste to Electric Energy

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Location: Bangladesh

Location within Country:  Matuail, Dhaka City Corporation

Duration of Assignment:  6 Months

Name of Client:  Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:    8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro):  US$    10,500

Started Date (Month/Year):     July 2002

Completion Date (Month/Year): Dec. 2002

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

Project has three development objectives of producing biogas from MSW, generating electricity from biogas and reduction of greenhouse gas. Electricity generation from renewable sources is considered very important in the context of Bangladesh given the level of energy use and available sources of fossil energy. Also reduction of greenhouse gas will call forth investment benefits under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Saving of natural gas would also allow utilization of this scarce resource for other development purpose.

It was a baseline survey project. The methods and tools have been developing gradually from traditional one to advanced one in the following order: Landfill, MBI, FBI, Gasifier and Plasma. Landfill gas to power technology is the most cost effective way to with a large amount of wastes with low heat value. MBI was used to burn MSW but it has been widely replaced by FBI

The project is likely to produce 175.2 GWh (Gross) of electricity annually. The net reduction of carbon dioxide equivalent is expected to be 1,130,538 tonnes annually. With credit for reduction in CO₂ emission, the project appears financiable under “Kyoto Protocol” under appropriate financing conditions. The effect of carbon dioxide reduction outweighs cost of the project resulting in higher IRR. Stakeholders’ meeting (Public Private get-together) was held on 11 Feb. 2004

Implementation of the Project can begin in July 2005 and operation will continue up to end of June 2019. During the period, MOUs, electricity Purchase Agreement by PGCB/DESA/DESCO, Agreement on Municipal Solid Waste Supply by Dhaka City Corporation, Guarantee from Government on Municipal Solid Waste Supply by Dhaka City Corporation, Guarantee from Government/International Guarantee Agency etc. need to be finalized. Power Cell of the Ministry of Energy, Power and mineral resources will be the main coordinating agency of the government. Power Cell will provide quarterly monitoring reports to government/donor providing financial assistance. The implementation plan would include specific datelines for consulting services, design-supply-erection-testing and commissioning of the power plant. There will be also training period for the local staff.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

(a)     Selection of sites and Neighbours: (1) Visiting new sites.(2) Survey of prospective consumers in the selected sites, (4) Neighbours classification according to social mobility.

(b)     Demonstration/ Motivation and promotional activities in the selected sites.

(c)     Training of the dumping site neighbour for proper management of the solide wastes.

(d)     Tariff schedule: (1) Preparation of monthly tariff schedule and other charges, (2) Preparation of terms and conditions for SHS consumers, (3) Finalization of the activities, and writing the progress report on it.

Assignment Name: Assessment of Energy Utilization and Natural Resources Management Practices in Kishoreganj Sadar Thana.

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$): 11,000

Country:    Bangladesh

Location within Country: Kishoreganj, Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 24

Name of Client:   UNDP

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment: 4

Address: IDB Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$     11,000

Started Date (Month/Year): January 1996

Completion Date (Month/Year): Dec. 1997

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader): Dr. M Eusuf, Team Leader

Narrative Description of Project:

• to assess the energy use patterns and needs in four selected villages of Kishoreganj Sadar Thana.

• to assess the availability of natural resources in the selected areas.

• to develop an energy action plan including biogas based on people’s perception and their felt needs.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

The results indicated that scarcity of cooking fuel was the most acute problem in the study villages. There had been a strong need for efficient devices such as improved stoves, biogas plants, solar technology etc. Based on the need, an action plan was developed, which proposed to install/ supply improved stoves, solar hot box, SHS system, briquetting machine and biogas electricity generator through community participation.

Assignment Name: Refuse Quantity Assessment of Dhaka City Corporation. Waste to Electrical Energy Project (through biogas).

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$): 20,000

Country:    Bangladesh

Location within Country:   Dhaka City

Duration of assignment (months): 24

Name of Client:             World Bank

Total No. of Staff-Months of the assignment: 12

Address:    Paribug, Dhaka

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$20,000

Started Date (Month/Year): July, 1997

Completion Date (Month/Year): June, 1998

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:    Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader): Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, supervision & co-ordination

Narrative Description of Project:

The study used survey methods for quantitative data collection. Truck involved in carrying waste were also monitored for calculate of refuse disposal.

Addition of values for all types of trucks gave actual grand total of the wastes carried to the dumping site. For temporary sites (other than Matuail, Dhaka) hourly movement of trucks was determined during day and night and 24-hr. date were computed from the hourly data to compare the values with the Matuail site.

This is a project for quantity assessment of Dhaka City Solid Waste; the project has some objectives and goal. These are:

· to make an assessment of the present quantities of refuse flows to the various landfill sites in and around Dhaka city.

· to provide an estimate of the refuse that may be available for processing through biogas plant and other workable technologies;

· to provide an estimate of the likely increase of the refuse quantities over the next 23 years ; and

· to collect representative samples of refuse and supply them to a Bangladeshi refuse quality consultant for carrying out combustion tests.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

Assignment Name:      

Pre-feasibility Study for Fuel Switching from Oil to Gas for Power Generation in Small Industries

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country: Throughout Country

Duration of Assignment (month):  6 Months

Name of Client:    Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:    8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$  10,500      

Started Date (Month/Year):     January 2003

Completion Date (Month/Year): June- 2003

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

The project under consideration is based on generation of electricity from gas and  will produce 3467.5 MWh of electricity yearly. The net annual reduction of CO₂ will be 2198 tonnes. Oil-based generation in the country in 2001-02 was about 3000 GWh and the projection up to 2020 shows that this is increasing exponentially. If 50% of the total generation in 2001-02 is done by gas, production of over 0.7 million tonnes of CO₂ can be avoided per year. Once this conversion becomes popular, there will be a booming business in this sector.

After completion of all formalities, the project will start and run for 14 years. Possibly 1– 2 years will be required for start up. The concerned Industries will be the main coordinating agency and will be responsible for providing reports to the GOB and donor agencies. The implementation plan would include specific deadlines for consulting services, design-supply-erection-testing and commissioning of the power plant. There will be also training period for the local staff. Stakeholders’ meeting (Public Private get-together) was held on 26 July 2004

The objective of this project are:

i)    To introduce Fuel-switching from oil to gas for power generation in Monno Ceramics Industries Ltd., Savar, Dhaka.

ii)   To monitor and verify GHG (CO₂) reduction due to the fuel switching.

iii)  To study if this project is CDM-able.

iv)  To go for replication of this project

v)   To reduce dependence on oil

vi)  To use foreign exchange thus saved for economic development leading to the economic well-being of the people.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

A feasibility Study was Carried out to find out the real fact to These:

To bring about an abatement of GHG (CO₂) emission in the power sector.

To reduce the import bill of petroleum and petroleum products.

To improve the health and environment conditions in and around the oil-based power   producing sites.

To improve the living standard of the factory workers through increased remuneration

Arranging Stakeholders’ Meeting (Public Private get-together), Final Report writing.

Assignment Name:    

Pre-feasibility Study on Solar Wind Diesel Hybrid for Power Generation   

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country: Coastal and Hilly Areas of Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 6

Name of Client:    Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:    8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500      

Started Date (Month/Year):         July- 2003

Completion Date (Month/Year):  December- 2003

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:         Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

Narrative Description of Project:

The project has twin development objectives : (i) generation of electricity from a RE-Hybrid Source for sustainable development in small towns and villages of Bangladesh and (ii) Reduction of GHGs.

The project is likely to produce 657,000 kWh (Gross) electricity annually. When max wind is available, the system will draw peak power from the wind turbine, reducing the power draw from SPV. In case of very low wind (below cut-in speed), it will draw more from SPV and the battery and only in case of very low availability of both REs the Diesel Engine-Genset will be switched on through a control-operated relay switch. Stakeholders’ meeting (Public Private get-together) was held on 26 July 2004.

The Project has the goal of self-sustained development in the electricity sector, improved quality and increased coverage. It is expected that the project would contribute to improvement of the living standard of the people of Bangladesh through provision of a vital energy source at affordable prices.

Since the project will use a part of the existing BPDB (Diesel powered) Grid system, after its proper isolation from the existing generation system and the interconnection with the proposed REHPP, BPDB’s involvement and a bidding process will be required.

Given that this proposed system is first of its kind in Bangladesh and involves an Investment below about Tk. 20 million, the project could be established in BOO or BOOT system as in case of IPPs. Moreover, the combination of CDM in the project is likely to encourage foreign investment as per the provisions of the “Kyoto Protocol”. Financial commitment is likely to be finalized at the time of soliciting the bids from interested parties. The total Investment Cost of the project, including a working capital of Tk 0.42 million is estimated at 12.77 million Taka

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:  Site Selection, Survey, data collection, data analysis and report writing

Assignment Name:       Pre-feasibility Study for Cogeneration in Sugar Industries

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$):    

US $ 10,500

Country:      Bangladesh

Location within Country: 15 Sugar Industries of Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 6

Name of Client:              Asian Development Bank, Manila.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:    8

Address:      Energy Division, ADB Head Office, Manila, Philippines.

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$

10,500      

Started Date (Month/Year): January 2004

Completion Date (Month/Year): June- 2004

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:        Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with ADB.

arrative Description of Project:

Project Objectives

The project is based on improved co-generation in sugar sector by improved utilization of a Renewable energy source by which Reduction of Greenhouse Gas under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) will be possible. Saving of natural gas would also allow utilization of this scarce resource for other development purposes.

Project Goal

Project has the goal of self-sustained development of the electricity sector, improved quality and increased coverage of economic development of the sugar sector. It is expected that the project would contribute to improvement of the living standard of the people of Bangladesh through provision of a vital energy source sugar at affordable prices, higher price of sugarcane provided to farmers, more electricity in the electricity starved areas and abatement of GHG.

Project Location

Most of the sugar mills are located in the north-western part of Bangladesh; so the present project will be located in one of the sugar mills. Rajshahi sugar mill or Joypurhat sugar mill can be the first choice depending on the size of the plant

            Project Outputs

                            The project is likely to produce 39.6 GWh of electricity during the crushing season of 150 days in one of the sugar mills with 2000 TCD. The net reduction of CO₂ will be 18,696 tonnes in the crushing season. Stakeholders’ Meeting (Public Private get-together) was held on 26 July 2004.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

 Industry inspection, Quantity of bagas measuring, Mill worker interviewing, Neighbour interview, calculating either it will be economically viable for cogeneration or not. Report writing

Assignment Name: Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technology

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$): 34,000

Country: Bangladesh

Location within Country: Narsingdi (A district in the north  central part of Bangladesh

Duration of assignment (months): 4 Years

Name of Client: Rural Electrification Board (REB), Bangladesh

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment:  24

Address:      Joarshahara,Khilkhet Dhaka

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$   34,000

Started Date (Month/ Year): July, 1994

Completion Date (Month/Year): June, 1998

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:      Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with client.

Narrative Description of Project:

The main objective of the pilot study was to demonstrate the usefulness and techno-economic viability of SHS systems under the climate-socio-economic conditions of remote and isolated areas in Bangladesh. It also aimed at studying the effect of the new technology on the socio-economic upliftment of the consumers.

It was a pilot project and a total of 795 PV systems of 5 types ranging from 6 Wp to 92 Wp have been supplied. PV units have been divided into two broad categories. Stand-alone system and charging-station based system. Training was provided to the consumers – how to use the systems. One health clinic was provided with 736 Wp PV systems. One field Office at Narsingdi (Karimpur) is maintained for PV monitoring and dissemination of others RETs including biogas plant

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

(a)     Selection of site and consumers: (1) Visiting new sites, (2) Selection of sites, (3) Survey of prospective consumers in the selected sites, (4) Customer classification according to SHS sizes.

(b)     Demonstration/ Motivation and promotional activities in the selected sites: (1) SHS installation for demonstration for training and motivation, (2) Activities related to motivation and customer drive, (3) Assistance for signing of contracts between REB and each customer.

(c)     Training of technicians and customers: (1) Demonstration of solar home systems for training, (2) Providing training materials, (3) Training of technicians (4) Training of customers.

(d)     Tariff schedule: (1) Preparation of monthly tariff schedule and other charges, (2) Preparation of terms and conditions for SHS consumers, (3) Finalization of the activities.

(e)     Installation activities: (1) Preparation of installation procedure and user guidelines for SHS, (2) Monitoring the performance of the installed SHSs, (3) Monitoring customer acceptance, (4) Surveying the performance including customer’s satisfaction.

(f)     Preparation and submission of the following reports to REB: (1) Site selection, (2) Consumer survey, (3) Inception report, (4) Solar energy system training, (5) Performance of solar centres, (6) Evaluation report, and (7) Final report.

After the installation of solar PV systems in the villages, some kind of solar culture has been caught up in the area. Many consumers felt that PV system is better than grid power because the entire system is under their control. For satisfaction of the consumers and thus leading to sustainability of the system, prompt back up service and supply of spare part is very important.

Assignment Name:    Acceptability Studies of Solar PV Systems Supplied by REB in the Rural Areas of Narsingdi District.

Approx. Value of the contract (in Current US$): 34,000

Country:     Bangladesh

Location within Country: Karimpur, Narsingdi District

Duration of assignment (months): 1 Year

Name of Client: Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Total no. of Staff-Months of the assignment: 4

Address: Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka

Approx. value of the services provided by your firm under the contract (in current US$ or Euro): US$   2000

Started Date (Month/Year): July, 1999

Completion Date (Month/Year): June, 2000

No. of Professional Staff Months Provided by Associated Consultants:       Nil

Name of Associated Consultants, If Any:            Nil

Name of Senior professional staff of your firm involved and functions performed (indicate most significant profiles such as Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader):

Dr. M. Eusuf, Team Leader, co-ordination and supervision of the activities, maintaining liaison with client.

Narrative Description of Project:

The objective of this study was to assess the acceptability of SHS systems to the recipients in respect of workability, advantage and disadvantages.

Indepth – interviews were conducted to get people’s understanding, priority and reaction about SHS.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

Detailed survey on both recipients and non-recipients was carried out. Study results show that correctly designed solar pv systems have proven beneficial to the recipients in respect of pollution free improved light, improvement of living standard, enhancement of social status, improvement of attentiveness of children towards studies, increase of working hours of women, enhancement of security, etc.