Best Practices

January 15, 2021

Promotion of Energy Management and Energy Data Monitoring in and Municipalities in Pakistan

GIZ - Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Pakistan
01/2021 - ongoing

Description of project:

The idea of this Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) project is to develop and establish a “Smart City Concept (SCC)” Energy Management System for Municipalities in Pakistan.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was involved as a consulting firm and carried out the following activities:

  • Support for efficient and effective energy management and energy monitoring.
  • Conducting ISO 50001 GAP analyses.
  • Planning Energy Management System according to ISO 50001.
  • Planning the energy measurement and monitoring systems for the buildings and supporting their implementation.
  • Implementation of the Energy Management System.
  • Development and providing ISO 50001 training in the local communities.

Employees involved:

  • Thomas Frank: Team Leader
  • Detlef Borst: Senior Energy Efficiency and Energy Data Monitoring Short-Term Expert
  • Peer Schuback: Senior Energy Efficiency and Energy Data Monitoring Short-Term Expert
  • Nils Heinrich: Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Short Term Expert
  • Elena Gvozdenko: Financial Backstopper
December 1, 2018

Resource and Energy Efficiency Check (REC) for DEG partner

DEG- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Malaysia
Mexico
Nigeria
12/2018 - 10/2022

Description of project:

Undertake Resource and Energy Efficiency Check (REC) for Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) partner companies with complex material flow located in developing countries and newly industrialized countries. The main aim of the project was to develop energy efficiency projects which present an investment opportunity for DEG.

Activities undertaken:

  • The framework of the project included the development and performance of trainings for the local auditors in the areas of energy efficiency, energy management system according to ISO 50001, energy audit according to ISO 50002, implementation of energy efficiency measures (lighting, pumps, HVAC, compressed air, steam, building performance, energy monitoring, etc.).
  • In the ISO 50001 work steps of the project, more than 20 on-site partners were found and internal audits, certification audits stage 1 and stage 2, and energy audits in different levels for 8 different target branches (steel, paper, hotels, residential buildings etc.) had been conducted.

Employees involved:

  • Detlef Borst: Project leader and senior energy efficiency expert.
  • Peer Schuback: Team leader and senior energy efficiency expert.
  • Rafaella Dourado: Energy efficiency expert.
September 15, 2021

Improving the employability of diplomes.es vocational and university training in Algeria

GIZ - Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Algeria
09/2021 - 11/2021

Description of project:

The overall objective of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) project is to improve the employability of graduates of vocational and university training in selected fields.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was involved as a consulting firm and carried out the following activities:

  • Quality control of the content of the energy efficiency and energy management module developed by the project) was made and proposals for revision and enrichment of the content were made and presented and discussed with the national expert in charge of the preparation of this module.
  • The program/ agenda and approach of the training of 7 days (including 2 days in companies) was developed.
  • The training of a maximum of 20 trainers for 7 days in person (5 days in the classroom, 2 days in companies) was prepared and implemented.
  • A didactic manual was finalized. The manual includes in a detailed and expanded way the content of the 5 days of courses and all the comments and observations made at the level of companies.
  • A training evaluation questionnaire is developed, validated by the main technical advisor of the project, and distributed to the trainers, the feedback is analyzed, and a synthesis made and transmitted to the project.
  • The mission report was given to the project.

Employees involved:

  • Detlef Borst: Trainer, Senior Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Expert
  • Vijay Gawade: Backstopper
November 15, 2021

Developing the Value Chain for Municipal Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Algeria

GIZ - Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Algeria
11/2021 - 11/2022

Description of project:

The Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Program “Green Municipalities” aims to improve the energy management of Algerian municipalities regarding climate impact and financial sustainability.

However, the aim to increase the use of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) technologies on municipal level face various constraints: On the one hand, municipalities have little knowledge and implementation experience in RE & EE technologies as well as no financial incentives to use them (demand side). On the other hand, local enterprises face deficits concerning quality assurance and lack of knowledge of innovative business models (supply side).

The Program focuses on strengthening the supply and demand side simultaneously via four outputs:

  • Implementation of EE & RE measures in four pilot municipalities (Bechar, Djelfa, Relizane and Souk Ahras) to set a positive example.
  • Introduction of a digital energy management system in 40 municipalities.
  • Improvement of administrative conditions for increasing the quality and sustainability of RE/EE installations and services in the pilot municipalities.
  • Development of the Regulatory Framework and Incentive System for the utilization of RE & EE.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was involved as a consulting firm and a part of a consortium with AMBERO Consulting GmbH and carried out the following activities:

  • Design and implement a study of International Best Practices & Recommendations for Algeria.
  • Develop quality standards for local installation companies for small-scale solar PV projects and propose a system for the certification of such standards.
  • Develop training materials for local installation companies.
  • Elaboration of a Software Design Document for a Calculator Tool and subsequent programming of the software in collaboration with a local IT company.
  • Support and accompany the Algerian municipalities in the implementation of RE & EE installations.

Employees involved:

  • Detlef Borst: Short-term expert, Renewable Energy Expert
  • Bohdan Obodovskyi: Backstopper
July 25, 2017

Energy Efficiency in Key Industrial Sectors in Iran (Cement Industry)

UNIDO
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Iran
9/2016 - 08/2017

Description of project:

The project "Energy Efficiency in Key Industrial Sectors" is financed by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as the implementation center of the GEF.

Activities undertaken:

  • Strengthening energy efficiency through the creation of voluntary energy agreements with the industrial sectors
  • Establish a framework for national energy management standards
  • Support for capacity building through training
  • Development of Energy Efficiency targets
  • Provision of benchmarks and above all the identification of technology improvement potentials for the energy-intensive cement industry

The results of the project present the latest state of energy efficiency in the cement industry in Iran. For Iran, which is one of the major cement producers in the world, energy efficiency plays an important role in making the sector more sustainable and competitive. Within the framework of the study, 23 cement production lines in Iran were compared with local and international energy-efficient practices and thus the assessment of the energy efficiency improvement in the sector was made possible.

September 15, 2019

Support DEG bank to conduct feasibility study for Gentherm Vietnam Co solar projects

DEG- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Vietnam
09/2019 - ongoing

Description of project:

The aim of this project is to support Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) bank to conduct feasibility study for Gentherm Vietnam Co solar projects in a range of 131 kW to 536 kW as well as supporting during the entire tendering process.  In addition, Envidatec entitled to conduct an ISO 50001 Gap Analysis for the client.

Activities undertaken:

  • Site Assessment.
  • Energy Yield Assessment
  • Economic Analysis
  • Preparing and submitting a feasibility study report
  • Support in tendering and bidding process
  • Support in contract negotiations
  • Support in tender evaluation and submitting evaluation report
  • Conducting an ISO 50001 Gap Analysis

Employees involved:

  • Thomas Frank: Team leader and energy efficiency expert.
August 1, 2018

Screening Best Available Technologies (BAT)

GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Iran
08/2018-07/2021

Description of project:

Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) and the Iranian Department of Environment (DoE) have recognized the implementation of “Best Available Techniques” as one key area for cooperation and identified the petrochemical industry as a priority sector in this respect. The main objectives of the project were:

  • Promotion of environmentally friendly industrial practices by making use of BAT a precondition for obtaining an environmental permit.
  • Development of proposals for establishing a coherent, effective permitting, monitoring, and inspection regime, including an improved approach with regard to: source pollution abatement, minimizing resource use and waste generation, and environmental protection.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was entitled to provide the necessary information and coordination support for the implementation of the GER-IRN BAT project in Iran.

Employees involved:

  • Detlef Borst: Project manager and backstopping
  • Behzad Aghababazadeh: Energy efficiency and BAT expert
August 15, 2019

Technical Assistance for Enhancement of Institutional Capacity in Energy Efficiency

EC - European Commission
Turkey
08/2019-03/2021

Description of project:

The European Commission (EC) organized this project to provide accuracy in future projections, through an improved calculating methodology for energy saving potentials, and the development of projections of energy efficiency for the years 2023, 2030, and 2050 in collecting, validation, and processing EE data, producing sound and substantive statistics which will help decision makers to develop new policies and roadmaps.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was involved as a subcontract consulting firm by NIRAS and carried out the following activities:

Prepare an audit guide and related checklist for the specified industrial sectors

  • Contribution to the gap analysis of the current National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP).
  • Preparation of the revised NEEAP.
  • Preparation of the report on the mechanism for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NEEAP’s actions.
  • Preparation of an impact assessment report of NEEAP’s actions.
  • Preparation of training materials and delivery of trainings on a sectoral basis.

Employees involved:

  • Thomas Frank: Energy for Sector Electricity and Power
  • Detlef Borst: Sectoral Energy Efficiency Expert for Industry
  • Peer Schuback: Sectoral Energy Efficiency Expert for Industry
  • Behzad Aghababazadeh: Backstopping and Project Management
February 1, 2017

Gyumri Urban Roads Project: Feasibility Study for the Urban Street Lighting Component

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Armenia
02/2017-03/2018

Gyumri Urban Roads Project: Feasibility Study for the Urban Street Lighting Component

Description of project:

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the EBRD) supported the City of Gyumri (Armenia) finance the rehabilitation of major streets, as well as the modernization of street lighting in the City. The proposed investments ensure that fit-for-purpose street lighting equipment with safe electrical cabling is installed in the City along the roads that are being rehabilitated under the Project.

Activities undertaken:

Envidatec GmbH was involved as a consulting firm and carried out the following activities:

  • Review, summarise, and document road and street development plans, available studies by local or international institutions, and the City’s investment proposals, and set out the rationale and justification for the street lighting (SL) component investments.
  • Determine the scope of the SL component that would be financed in the total amount of EUR 6 million by preparing the priority investment program based on the cost-benefit analysis.
  • Study and confirm the new and innovative green technology, specifically in carbon/economic savings, to be achieved in the SL component.
  • Financial planning, including CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, IRR, and NPV as well as the support of the saving calculations of the modern street lighting and the corresponding equipment.

Employees involved:

  • Detlef Borst: International energy efficiency and finance expert.
November 1, 2022

Analysis and Implementation of a Resource and Energy Efficiency check and development of an additional Solar PV feasibility

DEG- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Kenya
11/2022 - ongoing

Description of project:

Within the scope of this Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) project, Envidatec GmbH supports DEG and the target company in the analysis and implementation of a REC (Resource and Energy Efficiency check) as well as in the development of an additional Solar PV feasibility.

Activities undertaken:

  • On-site audit and presentation of the main findings.
  • Identifying main improvement opportunities and evaluations.
  • Report on Solar PV feasibility for onsite installation.
  • REC implementation plan with cost-benefit analysis.

Employees involved:

  • Thomas Frank: Energy efficiency expert.
  • Behzad Aghababazadeh: Solar PV Expert.
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