eConsultant2:Consultancy service for analysis of off-grid solar market in Zambia and suitable market-based options for scale-up

Deadline:  23-Nov-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of the assignment is to assess bottlenecks along the supply-chain that contribute to the lack of Lighting Africa-approved products available on local market, and document the main light-bulb-297489_640obstacles preventing large-scale commercialization of both solar-lanterns and SHS in Zambia, and recommend the most realistic market-based mechanism(s) that will lead to scaling up uptake of solar products through private sector investment. For the proposed option(s), the consultant should assess the required trial period and recommend way forward for a long-term sustainable program.

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eConsultant2: Solar Ultra Mega Power Project (Madhya Pradesh) – Technical Consultant

Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) in partnership with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Government of India, is keen to setup a 750 MW PV solar park in the Rewa District of Madhya Pradesh through private sector participation. This includes developing the infrastructure facilities of the solar park and subsequently selecting the private sector developer(s) to develop and operate the solar PV project(s) in the solar park.

IFC has been invited by GoMP (the “Client”) to provide lead transaction advisory services to assist in structuring the project for implementation under PPP mode. Continue reading

eConsultant2: Market research on Solar Home Systems in Ethiopia

The study should provide both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market for solar home systems (SHS) of up to 100Wp in Ethiopia. This is expected to include detailed assessment of:

  • Market segmentation (e.g. by income level, size of home, region, domestic /commercial/institutional use) and size.
  • Consumer preferences including consideration of system size, features, product range, design, functionality, retail channels etc.
  • Consumer willingness to pay including consideration of both upfront and consumer finance / microfinance based approaches.

The intention is that this study will be used to inform the business activities of Lighting Africas private sector partners in the SHS space in Ethiopia. Continue reading

World Bank Urban and Energy Departments Terms of Reference Resource (Energy & Water) Efficiency & Rooftop Solar PV for Schools in Rio de Janeiro

Most comprehensive e-consultant tender to date: includes scope of work and activities.

See full tender here: #1189177 World Bank Urban and Energy Departments Terms of Reference Resource (Energy & Water) Efficiency & Rooftop Solar PV for Schools in Rio de Janeiro

Expression of Interest Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (EST)

eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org

Tender notification: # 1189177

Assignment Countries:

  • Brazil