Events
Audience
The solar learning event targeted policymakers and practitioners from World Bank client countries who shared their experiences, successes and challenges on solar deployment in their countries. Participants also shared lessons from their ongoing solar projects supported by the World Bank.
Objective
ESMAP team showcased new knowledge work and analytical tools developed in ESMAP to support World Bank teams and clients. In addition to speakers from client countries and World Bank staff, several expert speakers were also invited.
Topics of Discussion
The exchange covered utility-scale solar (PV and CSP), rooftop solar, floating solar, storage, grid integration, competitive bidding (solar auctions), project financing, and a range of other issues related to solar deployment.
The ESMAP Solar Learning Event 2019 was planned to coincide with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) 10th anniversary event which took place in Ouarzazate from January 28 to February 2. The ESMAP Solar Learning Event 2019 kicked off with a site visit to the Ouarzazate solar complex on February 3.
Presentations
Sunday, February 2, 2019
Technological Solutions to Address Clients’ Needs
Moderator | Oliver Knight (WB)
Comprehensive Solar Solutions | Hybrid Solar Parks
Presentation | Abderrahim Jamrani (MASEN) | Storage Mix to Enhance Renewable Penetration
Country Case Studies followed by Q&A:
Jatindra Nath Swain (Solar Energy Corporation of India) | Hybrid Solar Parks in India;
Rodrigo Valdéz (Federal Electricity Commission, Mexico) | Agua Prieta Hybrid in Mexico;
Manuel Millan (WB) | Hybridization in Weak Power Systems
Floating & Hydro-Connected Solar PV
Presentation: Celine Paton (Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore) Country Case Study and Q&A:
Zuzana Dobrotkova (WB) | Hydro-Connected Solar PV in West Africa
Monday, February 4, 2019
Planning and Grid Integration
Moderator | Silvia Martinez Romero (WB)
Planning & Geospatial Planning with Solar Energy
Presentations | Fernando de Sisternes and Oliver Knight (WB ESMAP)
Country Case Studies and Q&A:
Nicolas Chouleur (Everoze) | Accelerating Solar Development Using Geospatial Analyses;
Maysoun Al-Rawabdeh (NEPCO, Jordan) | Renewable energy Planning in Jordan
Grid Integration of Solar Energy and Role of Storage
Presentation | Simon Müller (International Energy Agency) | Grid Integration of Solar Energy, Flexibility and Role of Storage
Country Case Studies and Q&A:
Cristián González Veloso (Solar Committee and Energy Innovation, Chile) | Role of solar Energy in the National Electric System of Chile;
Frederic Verdol (WB) | Battery deployment in South Africa
Regulations and Business Models for Distributed Solar
Moderator | Alan Lee (WB)
Policy and Regulation for Distributed Solar
Presentation | Alan Lee (WB) | Regulations and Business Models for Distributed Solar
Country Case Study and Q&A:
Dan Li (Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association) | Distributed PV Development in China;
Dilan Kavruk (Direction General for Energy Affairs, Turkey) | Regulatory Support for Rooftop Solar Market in Turkey
Distributed PV Business Models and Market Development
Presentations | P C Sharma (International Solar Alliance) and Mani Khurana (WB) Country Case Studies and Q&A:
Ramling Vishwanath (State Bank of India) | SBI Line of Credit for Rooftop Financing in India;
Sandeep Kohli (WB) | Rooftop solar, Lessons from the Maldives
Tuesday, February 5
Role of Auctions and Local Value Creation
Moderator | Frederic Verdol (WB)
Key Factors that Make a Successful Auction and a Good Power Purchase Agreement
Presentation | Bhanu Mehrotra (IFC) | Solar Auctions
Country Case Studies and Q&A:
Pervelan Govender (IPP office, South Africa) | REIPPP Program of South Africa
Almudena Mateos Merino (WB) | Armenia Masrik-1 Solar Project
Local Value and Job Creation
Presentation | Diala Hawila (International Renewable Energy Agency) | Renewable Energy Benefits and Auction Design Elements that Can Support them
Country Case Study and Q&A:
Youssef Stitou (MASEN, Morocco) | Socio-Economic Benefits of Noor Solar Complex
Structuring and Financing Support to Clients
Moderator | Almudena Mateos Merino
Structuring of Solar Projects and Role of Guarantees
Presentations | Arnaud Braud (WB Financial Solutions) & Nadia Taobane (WB ESMAP) | Country Case Study and Q&A:
Maximiliano Morrone (Ministry of Treasury, Argentina | RenovAr Program
Energy Climate Finance for Solar Projects
Presentation | Chandra Govindarajalu (WB Energy Climate Finance)
Country Case Study and Q&A:
Mohamed Sahri (MASEN, Morocco) | Catalyst Role of Climate Finance for Noor Projects
Contact: ESMAP.