Engineering

PROJECTS

Our Portfolio

Major Renewable Energy Projects:

Distributed PV Systems/Distributed Generation

Project Name:

Distributed PV Systems/Distributed Generation

Client:

World Bank

Sindh Energy Department

Role:

Team Lead

Project Description:

Designing the entire program
Assessment of Solar Potential for Public Sector Building in Karachi &
Possibility of all proposed DPV interventions energy export to K-Electric through Net Metering.

Calculate Financial NPV, and GHG calculations

Solarisation of Public Sector Basic Health Units BHU’s in Punjab 2500 Approx.

Project Name:

Solarisation of Public Sector Basic Health Units BHU’s in Punjab 2500 Approx.

Client:

ADB

Punjab Energy Department

Role:

Team Lead

Project Description:

· Designing of entire Solarisation systems to be installed at BHU’s, which will be connected to respective DISCO’s in lateral stage.

· Developing the entire Technical specifications of Solar Systems (Grid Tie) systems

· Select the most appropriate contractors for smooth implementation of entire project.

· Ensure smooth transition of SPV systems handed over to health department and also ensure that a comprehensive sustainability plan is developed and shared with Health department for life operation.

· M&E of entire project.

Solarisation of Public Sector Schools

Project Name:

Solarisation of Public Sector Schools

Client:

ADB

Punjab Energy Department

Role:

Team Lead

Project Description:

IVA of 10,000 Public schools solarisation in Punjab
Monitoring & Evaluation of school’s solar systems
Ensure that all sustainability plans are being developed and delivered to Punjab Education Department.

Solar Water Pumping System of FATA

Project Name:

Solar Water Pumping System of FATA

Client:

GIZ

Role:

Local Solar Consultant

Project Description:

Reviewing of the maintenance protocol of ground measurement station
Providing technical Assistance in ensuring quality of data
Participation in Project Closure Meeting
Participating in the project closure meeting and presenting (if required)

30 MW Solar based Power Generation Unit in Cholistan, Punjab Province of Pakistan

Project Name:

30 MW Solar based Power Generation Unit in Cholistan, Punjab Province of Pakistan

Client:

Associated Technologies Pvt. Limited, Lahore

Role:

Owners Engineer

Project Description:

I provided following inputs in the project:

· Provide technical assessment for preparation of Feasibility Study Report (FSR)

· Installation of 02 (Two) Pyranometers at the Project site to gather and retrieve data for the Project

· Review the correctness of the field data gathered by the consultants.

· Review and provide necessary additional inputs towards the conceptual design of the system

· Undertake simulation of the system design to confirm the accuracy and soundness of the system developed by the consultants in respect of the generation estimates based upon the actual data

· Identify the optimum and accurate weather data required for prediction of system yield through simulation tools

· Coordinate with the consultants for timely completion of the FSR

· Review the draft FSR of the project prepared by consultants

· Carry out comparison amongst various projects of similar type and capacity, which are under construction in China and India

· Carry out comparison between proposed solar system, with the solar thermal unit (CPC) of the same capacity, where the theoretical data will be acceptable if the actual could not be made available.

· Compare and identify the specifications of the systems offered by different equipment suppliers

· Prepare & make presentation of the FSR before concerned agencies

· Assist ATL for obtaining approval of the FSR from the 'Panel of Experts' (POE) appointed by AEDB

5 MW PV Grid Connected Solar Power Plant at Sanjwall

Project Name:

5 MW PV Grid Connected Solar Power Plant at Sanjwall

Client:

Wah Industries Limted, Wah

Role:

Chief Consultant

Project Description:

I provided following inputs in the project:

· Check the technical specifications of the main system components. (PV Modules, Inverters, Transformers) and compliance with relevant IEC standards.

· Check the design (Azimuth and Tilt angle of PV modules, assignment of arrays to inverters).

· Check if required land area seems reasonable.

· Check of loss calculation and assumptions made on the degradation of the power output.

· Check total and specific energy yield and performance ratio.

· Verification of energy yield calculations.

· Evaluate/ verify the actual electrical yield of the proposal received from the bidder for 5MWp Grid connected PV plant.

· To perform the simulation results for the plant keeping in view the metrological data of Sanjwal from NASA, Meteonorm, Meteorological Department Islamabad & PEC Islamabad etc.

· To perform the simulation for 5MWp PV Grid connected system keeping in view the components e.g PV Modules, Inverters, switches, etc selected from bidder and provide the results which can then be compared with the results offered by the bidder.

· Based on the above simulation a technical report will be provided for perusal/record.

· Provide witness in NEPRA regarding the actual electrical yield as third party consultant at the time of tariff determination with consultant who has conducted feasibility study for proposed project, to justify the electrical yield of the plant.

Beaconhouse Schools Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems

Project:

Beaconhouse Schools Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems

Client:

United States Trade Development Authority (USTDA)

Role:

Chief Consultant

Project Description:

Purpose of the assignment was to offer consultancy to Education Services Ltd and Beaconhouse Schools to develop a solar energy system concept and implementation plan. The project incorporated following activities in which I had provided input:

· Kickoff meeting, document review, site inspections and stakeholder consultations

· Technical assessment

· Economic analysis

· Project financial analysis

· Environmental assessment

· Regulatory analysis

· Development impacts analysis

· Implementation plan

· Identify US. Source of supply

· Final report

Technical Viability Plan and Finalization of Solar Dryer Specification for MAP in Swat (KPK) Region

Project Name:

Technical Viability Plan and Finalization of Solar Dryer Specification for MAP in Swat (KPK) Region

Client:

USAID’s Entrepreneurs Project MEDA

Role:

Solar Consultant

Project Description:

Finalization of specification and develop technical viability plan for solar dryer’s installation in Districts Swat, Upper Dir, and
Collaboration with the VC Team Lead, team and relevant Key Facilitating Partners (KFPs), Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs), as well as other research and relevant technical organizations
Validate/finalize the specification of the solar dryer for medicinal and aromatic
Preparation and submission of detail technical viability plan for the assignment to be carried
Development of technical plan for installation of the solar dryers and will carry out actual field work to:
Identification of location/sites for solar dryer which is feasible in equal
Estimation/calculation regarding cost of maintenance, labor required, and
Estimation the volume of MAPs to be dried within certain period of
Evaluation of the installation of the solar dryer in light of seasonal fitness in the specified areas, keeping in view weather conditions and climatic factors. Provision of Metrological plan (year wise) for drying and calculation of MAPs based on the data collected from meteorological

Preparation of PC-1- Development Program for Promotion of Solar Water Heaters

Project Name:

Preparation of PC-1- Development Program for Promotion of Solar Water Heaters

Client:

Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)

Role:

Senior Consultant

Project Description:

Heavy dependence on imported energy in general and vulnerable trend of oil prices in particular has put the energy security of Pakistan at risk. The GOP has recognized this fact and has developed energy security action plan according to which about 5% of total energy need of this country will be met through renewable energy resources by the year 2030. To facilitate GOP in this respect, AEDB has planned to prepare a project proposal in the form of PC-1 for development & promotion of solar water heaters in Pakistan. For this purpose, I have been engaged to prepare PC-1 incorporation the following:

Project objective,
Description & Justification of project
Capital cost estimates,
Physical/Financial phasing ,
Annual operating cost
Demand & Supply analysis,
Financial plan,
Financial/economic analysis
Implementation schedule ,
Man power requirement

Baseline Survey on Renewable Energy in NWFP and Balochistan, Pakistan

Project Name:

Baseline Survey on Renewable Energy in NWFP and Balochistan, Pakistan

Client:

Delegation of European Commission in Pakistan

Role:

Senior Consultant

Project Description:

The Delegation of the European Commission (EC) in Pakistan is charged with overseeing and helping to implement co-operation activities at large between Pakistan and the European Union. The Delegation plays a central role in promoting the chief policy objective of the EU and participates actively in the preparation, organization and supervision of various development, co- operation programs and projects supported by the EC in Pakistan. European Commission has thus engaged Élan Partners to commission a study “Baseline Survey on Renewable Energy in NWFP and Balochistan” in order to improve the prospects for sustainable development, poverty alleviation and enhance sustainable livelihood opportunities in NWFP and Balochistan through the increased use of renewable energies. Approached CEO PPAF to tap the funding opportunity, discussions were carried out with EU by PPAF, but later on the entire funding was diverted to floods in Pakistan in that year.

For this purpose, I have engaged for the following assignments:

· Collection, Review/ analysis of secondary data.

· Identification of the geographical areas most suitable for project implementation i.e. rural off-grid areas/ villages with in medium- term (about 10 years) prospects for on-grid power connection in NWFP and Balochistan.

· Identify the most appropriate renewable energy technology to be applied.

· Provide an overview of any ongoing and planned renewable initiatives in NWFP, Balochistan

· Meeting, discussion with all stakeholders i.e. WAPDA, NTDC, PESCO, QESCO, AEDB, GTZ, UNDP, Met Office, PCRET, Government of NWFP & Balochistan.

Green Productivity Auditing and Implementation at Styler Textile Private Limited

Project Name:

Green Productivity Auditing and Implementation at Styler Textile Private Limited

Client:

BFZ & at Styler Textile Private Limited

Role:

Green Productivity Consultant

Project Description:

· Identifying scope of assessment and overview of the Company’s overall position with regard to environment and productivity

· Develop Flow charts including Inputs, Outputs and Waste Streams

· Conduct Material, Water and Energy Balance and identify losses

· Data Collection and measurements from all sections of Industry and its continuous monitoring.

· Evaluation of the existing data collection and processing system used for records keeping and monitoring with lasted data measuring equipment.

· Identify useful data recording and monitoring purpose and provide and adapt developed formats for reporting information of material and energy flow to the higher management of the industry

· Identification and recommendation of tools and equipment to Industry for monitoring the material flows and waste streams.

· Identify the impact of waste streams with following characteristics;

o Quantifying the waste streams (the figures should be obtained from the material balance);

o Describing the content and the environmental impact of the waste streams; and

o Assigning costs (e.g. value of lost materials and cost of treatment) of the waste streams.

· Recommendations for improvement measures including cost, benefit and payback calculations

· Preparation and submission of detailed final assessment presentation and report including:

o Executive Summary of assessment findings for the management

· Cost, benefits and payback analysis of proposed improvement measures.

USAID FUNDED US-PAKISTAN CENTER OF ADVANCE STUDIES IN ENERGY

Project Name:

USAID FUNDED US-PAKISTAN CENTER OF ADVANCE STUDIES IN ENERGY,

USPCASE ASU [Energy Center]

Client: USAID

Role:

Technical Advisor

Project Description:

· Designing the entire program

· Collaborate between Arizona State University & UET Peshawar

· Develop final energy curriculum for MS & PhD programs with special emphasis on Energy Systems, in consultation with all relevant Energy Sector stakeholders.

· Organize Stakeholders consultative workshops to determine the modifications in Curriculum and Agenda for National research program.

· Assist HEC in determine their National Research Agenda for developing sectoral specific research guidelines

· Deliver New RE based technologies research based hands on Seminar

· Assist NEPRA in developing their Net metering policy finalization by conducting consultative workshop nationwide

Solar Electrification of KPK

Project Name:

Solar Electrification of KPK

Client:

PEDO

Role:

Chief consultant for PEDO KPK for design development of 5700 Solar Home systems to be installed across northern, southern and central regions of KPK, 2014.

Project Description:

Designing of systems to be deployed at each district
Develop & evaluate the Tenders documents with design specifications
Finalize the contract with finally selected bidder
Evaluate & monitor the installation & after sale services monitoring etc

Solarization of Shukhur IBA

Project Name:

Solarization of Shukhur IBA

Client:

IBA Shukhur

Role:

Chief consultant/Team Leader for 600KWp, Solar Grid tied project at IBA Shukhur

Project Description:

· Design & Development of concept note and detailed design report of 600KWp Grid Tie solar plant

· Feasibility for conversion to Solar Energy

· Development of tender/bidding document with design spec.

· Evaluate the bids & finalize the successful bidder

· Contract Award

· Supervision Pre & Post installation Monitoring

· Monitoring of cost effectiveness and sustainability of the projects

Sustainability assessment of Micro hydro Power MHP sites in Chitral, Gilgit and Skardu for PURE Projects implementation

Project Name:

Sustainability assessment of Micro hydro Power MHP sites in Chitral, Gilgit and Skardu for PURE Projects implementation

Client:

PURE

UNDP, United Nations Development Program

Role:

Short Term Consultant

Project Description:

PURE Project responds to Pakistan’s rural development priorities by promoting income- generating agricultural and agro-processing practices, rational use of natural resources and poverty alleviation. The project also aims at increasing the adoption of renewable energy technologies (RETs) by promoting productive use of green energy in Chitral (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB).

In order to get information for the sustainability study, a mix of data collection methodologies were applied. The methodologies circled around both primary and secondary data. The methodology used for data collection was a combination of qualitative research methods i.e. Focused Group Discussions (FGD’s), key respondent interviews, observations and review of secondary data and reports from various organizations. In this connection, objectives were shared and feedback was gathered from AKRSP and LSO’s.

Details of participants of the Focused Group Discussions (FGD):

VO Members: They are the ultimate users of power generated through MHP’s and responsible for operation & maintenance of these plants. These include people from all trades of life i.e. farmers, shop keepers and village elders etc.

WO (Women Organization): Due to social restrictions, separate group discussions were conducted with the help of female facilitators. As women are also the main users of the MHP’s and keeping in view the importance of the greater aspect, special sessions were conducted to take their views, needs and aspirations.

Observation method was also used to verify and document the information provided by the locals during the meetings.

Based on the findings and interfaces drawn, a report was compiled. The report was then been shared with relevant quarters to receive feedback

Solar Biomass Hybrid Tobacco Drying/Tobacco Curing

Project Name:

Solar Biomass Hybrid Tobacco Drying/Tobacco Curing

Client:

Pakistan Tobacco Company

Role:

Short Term Consultant

Project Description:

Design and development of solar tobacco curing integrated with Biocoal briquettes. The concept was switching the tobacco drying from conventional wood fuel to coal briquettes, but it was not successful therefore BAT administration thought about integrating the coal briquettes with solar dryer collector to reduce the fuel cost. The basic idea was proper coloring and de-coloring of the leafs and curing should be managed in multiple steps so that taste shouldn’t be varied much. A highly selective paint with copper absorber was proposed with air channels on the roof top. This drastically reduced the fuel load on the Klin.

Supply of High efficient Solar Dryer for Apricot

Project Name:

Supply of High efficient Solar Dryer for Apricot

Client:

UNDP PURE Project

Role:

Short Term Consultant

Project Description:

Design and development of solar tobacco curing integrated with coal briquettes. The project was installed in Skardu where apricot production is too high that major production is being wasted.

The entrepreneur activity was carried out under PURE through UNDP, and with community participation. Again these systems were needed to be hybridized with hydropower electricity. So that sun should be used in the day time and in night hydro electricity ensures the proper heating through the heating filament.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program (REEEP)

Project Name:

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program (REEEP)

Client: GTZ

Role:

National Consultant (Evaluation and Monitoring)

Project Description:

· Advising the Ministry for Water and Energy, as well as the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), on the development of a strategy to promote renewable energies

· Raising energy efficiency in industry.

· Successful roll-out of Energy Efficiency measures to improve energy supply

· Introduction of energy management systems in the textile sector

· Professional support has been provided to projects mandated to introduce solar technologies, such as solar hot water systems and solar PV systems for mobile telecommunications equipment.

Green Productivity Auditing and Implementation at Rustam Towel Private Limited

Project Name:

Green Productivity Auditing and Implementation at Rustam Towel Private Limited

Client:

BFZ & Rustam Towel Private Limited