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ENERGY PROJECTS IDENTIICATION AND ANALYSIS TOOLS ADB FINESSE Training Course on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

ENERGY PROJECTS IDENTIICATION AND ANALYSIS TOOLS ADB FINESSE Training Course on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Poverty Reduction 19 th – 23 rd June 2006, Nairobi-Kenya. Overview. Objectives . Introduce participants to project identification and analysis tools

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ENERGY PROJECTS IDENTIICATION AND ANALYSIS TOOLS ADB FINESSE Training Course on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

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  1. ENERGY PROJECTS IDENTIICATION AND ANALYSIS TOOLS ADB FINESSE Training Course on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Poverty Reduction 19th – 23rd June 2006, Nairobi-Kenya Martin Kokonya

  2. Overview Martin Kokonya

  3. Objectives • Introduce participants to project identification and analysis tools • Compare the analysis tools • Introduce RETScreen Project Identification and Analysis software tool Martin Kokonya

  4. Topics • Two Part Presentation • Introduction to project analysis tools • RETScreen Project analysis software tool Martin Kokonya

  5. Topics - Part 1 • Part 1 - Introduction to Project Identification and Analysis Tools • Project identification and analysis tools Examples • Spreadsheet based tools • Comparison of spreadsheet based tools • Spreadsheet based tools - Advantages and disadvantages Martin Kokonya

  6. Topics - Part 2 • Part 2 - Introduction to RETScreen Software • Background • Areas of Application • Download • Overview of RETScreen • Worksheets Available • Features and their use • Colour coding • Basic Operation of RETScreen Martin Kokonya

  7. Part 1 Introduction to Project Identification & Analysis Tools Martin Kokonya

  8. Introduction PART 1 Introduction • Energy projects assessment • The need for analysis tools Tools Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  9. Introduction PART 1 • Energy projects assessment • The need for analysis tools Introduction Tools Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  10. Tools - Examples PART 1 Introduction Tool Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  11. Spreadsheet Based Tools PART 1 Introduction Tool Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  12. Spreadsheet Tools - A Comparison PART 1 Introduction • Features • Requirements (cost, training etc.) • Level of Knowledge required Tool Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  13. Spreadsheet Tools - Advantages PART 1 Introduction Tool Examples • Ease of use • Require little training • Universal availability • Relatively cheap • Easy to use graphical feature Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  14. Spreadsheet Tools - Disadvantages PART 1 Introduction • Some models/algorithms can be implemented through spreadsheets • Upper limit on number of rows • Does not support calculation of more advanced statistics/analysis • Limited search and retrieval features • Limited visualization features • Data sharing problems • Data validation • Difficult to relate different data sets, hence need for duplication Tool Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  15. Tool Selection Criteria PART 1 • Functionality -Range of class of problems supported • Functionality -Range of technologies supported • Functionality - Models supported • Functionality - Outputs • Functionality - Inputs • Stage of development • Usage • Interface to databases, GIS, visualization tools etc. • Documentation • On-going support • Ease of us Introduction Tool Examples Spreadsheet Based Tools Comparison of Spreadsheet Based Tools Advantages of Spreadsheet Based Tools Disadvantage of Spreadsheet Based Tools Tool Selection Criteria Martin Kokonya

  16. Part 2 Introduction to RETScreen Martin Kokonya

  17. RETScren - Background PART 2 Background Areas of Application • Leading software for assessing viability of renewable energy technologies and projects • Started in 1996 • Developed by Natural Resources Canada (Nrcan) in collaboration with UNEP, NASA and Worldbank • Over 70,000 users in 211 countries Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  18. RETScren - Background -components PART 2 Background • Standardized project analysis software • Product, cost and international weather databases • Online manual • Case studies • etextbook Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  19. Areas of Application PART 2 Background Used for analysis of different types of energy efficient and renewable technologies (RETS) covering: • Energy production • Life-cycle costs • Greenhouse gas emission reductions Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  20. Areas of Application - Technologies PART 2 Background Can be applied to industrial, commercial, institutional, community, residential and utilities for the following technologies Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  21. Availability PART 2 Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  22. Availability - Where to Get it PART 2 Background • Free-of-Charge for download • Available at RETScreen website (www.retscreen.net) Areas of Application Availability Where to Get It How to Down Load It How to Install It Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  23. Availability - How to Download it PART 2 • Go to RETScreen website (www.retscreen.net) • Select link for Software and data or download free • A page listing the models that can be download will appear • Select model of interest, e.g. Wind energy • A page will appear with download message at the bottom • Click on download bottom to login (for registered users) or to register before download begins Background Areas of Application Availability Where to Get It How to Down Load It How to Install It Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  24. Availability - Installation PART 2 Background • Open the download file on your computer • Follow on-screen installation instructions • Do not change directory names set by RETScreen installer program • Do not change file organization set by RETScreen installer program • Do not move the RETScreen program file and other files in the “Program” directory Areas of Application Availability Where to Get It How to Down Load It How to Install It Basic Operation Overview Benefits Martin Kokonya

  25. RETScreen - An Overview PART 2 Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  26. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 Background • 1. Energy Model • 2. Cost Analysis • 3. GHG Analysis • 4. Financial Summary • 5. Sensitivity & Risk Analysis Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  27. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 Background Energy Worksheets • INPUTS • Location of Energy project • Type of system used in the base case • Technology to be used • Renewable energy source (for RETS) • Loads (where applicable) • OUTPUTS • Annual energy production or saving Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  28. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 Cost Analysis • INPUTS • Initial, annual & periodic costs for proposed system • Credits for any based case costs that are avoided • OUTPUTS, Either • Pre-feasibility analysis or • Feasibility analysis Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  29. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 GHG Emission Reduction Model Determines annual reduction in the emission of GHG because of use of proposed technology instead of base technology Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  30. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 Financial Summary • INPUTS • Avoided cost of energy • Production credits • GHG emission reduction credits • Inflation, discount rates, taxes • OUTPUTS, Either • Financial indicators, e.g.NPV to evaluate financial viability • Cumulative cash flow Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  31. RETScreen Overview - Worksheets PART 2 Background Sensitivity & Risk Analysis Model • Determines how uncertainty in various estimates of various key parameters may affect the financial viability of the project. • Can perform either sensitivity analysis or risk analysis or both. Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  32. RETScreen Overview - Features (Recap) PART 2 Background • Product Data • Weather Data • Cost Data • Unit options • Currency options Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  33. RETScreen Overview -Features (Recap) PART 2 Background Inputs • Site location information • Renewable resources condition • Equipment specification • Avoided cost • Financing type • Interest rates, project life, taxes • Incentives Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  34. RETScreen Overview - Features (recap) PART 2 Background Outputs • Energy production • Financial savings • GHG emission reductions • ROI, NPV etc. • Life-cycle cost • Cashflow analysis Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  35. RETScreen Overview - Cell Colour Coding PART 2 The RETScreen cell colour coding scheme Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Worksheets Available Features Colour Coding Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  36. RETScreen - Operation PART 2 Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  37. RETScreen Operation - Getting Started PART 2 Background • On the Windows desktop, go to start • Select All programs, then RETScreen International • Select one of the two icons (not the RETScreen website) • RETScreen International start screen will appear • Click on “Click Here to Start” button to Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Getting Started Saving a File Printing Benefits Martin Kokonya

  38. RETScreen Operation - Saving a File PART 2 Background • Use standard Excel procedure • Original Excel Workbook file foe each RETScreen model should not be saved under its original distribution name • Use”File, Save As” option to avoid overwriting the master • File can saved on different media (Hard disk, diskette, flush disk etc.) • Recommended to save files in “MYFiles” directory automatically set by the RETScreen installer program Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Getting Started Saving a File Printing Benefits Martin Kokonya

  39. RETScreen Operation - Printing PART 2 • Use standard Excel Printing Procedure • Wookbooks formatted for standard “letter size” and 600dpi printing quality • Set the right print quality through “File, Page Setup, Page Print Quality” then select the proper dpi rating for the printer • " Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Getting Started Saving a File Printing Benefits Martin Kokonya

  40. RETScreen - Benefits PART 2 • Reduces the cost of pre-feasibility and feasibility • Reduces subjectivity in project assessment • Standardized • Wide range of analysis models for different technologies • Simple to use • Worldwide usage • Minimal hardware requirements • Free of charge • Well supported Background Areas of Application Availability Overview Basic Operation Benefits Martin Kokonya

  41. End Martin Kokonya

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