This document summarizes a feasibility study of a proposed hydropower plant at Lubuak Gadang Sangir South Solok, Indonesia.
The feasibility study (FS) is at the core of the project development process. Through extensive investigation, the FS assesses project viability, determines
Part 3 Feasibility Study on Conventional Hydropower Projects TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 8 Objectives and Flow of Feasibility Study ........................................................ 8-1 8.1 Objectives of Feasibility Study ................................................................................ 8-1 8.2 Process and Outline of Feasibility Study .................................................................. 8-1 Chapter 9 Power Demand Forecast, Geological and Hydrological Studies .................... 9-1 9.1 Power Demand Forecast ........................................................................................... 9-1 9.1.1 Method of Electricity Demand Forecast ................................................... 9-1 9.1.2 Example of Electricity Demand Forecast ................................................. 9-5 9.1.3 Power Development Plan .......................................................................... 9-13 9.2 Topographical and Geological Studies ..................................................................... 9-15 9.2.1 Topographic Survey .................................................................................. 9-15 9.2.2 Geological Survey .................................................................................... 9-16 9.2.3 Construction Materials .............................................................................. 9-28 9.3 Hydrological Study ................................................................................................... 9-34 9.3.1 Study Items and Purposes ......................................................................... 9-35 9.3.3 Runoff Analysis for Hydropower Planning ............................................... 9-48 9.3.4 Study on Evaporation ................................................................................ 9-57 9.3.5 Study on Reservoir Sedimentation ............................................................ 9-58 9.3.6 Flood Analysis for Design of Dam ........................................................... 10-1 10.1.1 Flow of Project Planning........................................................................... 10-9 10.2.1 Type of Power Generation ........................................................................ 10-9 10.2.3 Reservoir Type .......................................................................................... 11-1 11.1.1 Dam ...........................................................................................................
15 Page 5 of 23 Acronyms AfDB African Development Bank BFS Bankable Feasibility Study CAPP Central African Power Pool CEC Copperbelt Energy Corporation DFI Development Financing Institutions HPP Hydro Power Plant HV High Voltage EAPP East African Power Pool EIRR Economic Internal Rate of Return EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction FIRR Financial Internal Rate of Return IPPF Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility JTC Joint Technical Committee kV kilovolts (=1000 Volts) LV Low Voltage MDTF Multi Donor Trust Fund MOU Memorandum of Understanding MV Medium Voltage MW Megawatts (=1000000 Watts) MWh Megawatt hours (=1000000 Watthours) NDA Non-Disclosure Agreement NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development NEPAD-IPPF NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility NPV Net Present Value OPGW Optical Ground Wire PAU Project Advisory Unit PCR Project Completion Report PIDA-PAP Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa – Priority Action Program PIM Project Information Memorandum PSC Project Steering Committee RFP Request for Proposals SADC Southern African Development Community SADC PPDF SADC Project Preparation Development Facility SAPP Southern African Power Pool SAPP CC Southern African Power Pool Coordination Centre SAPP PAU Southern African Power Pool Project Advisory Unit SIDA Swedish International Development Agency SME Small and Medium Enterprise SNEL SA National power utility of DR Congo SWOT Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats TA Transaction Advisor TEFS Techno-Economic Feasibility Study TORs Terms of Reference UHVDC Ultra-High Voltage Direct Current US$ United States of America Dollars WB World Bank ZESCO National power utility of Zambia Page 6 of 23 Executive Summary The Luapula Hydro Power Project (HPP) was identified as a priority project in the SAPP Pool Plan of 2017 as well as on the SADC and PIDA priority list.
# Feasibility study of a hydropower project: case study of Niksar HEPP, Turkey. | Feasibility study of multiple hydropower project: case study of Baltacı stream, Trabzon, Turkey |. Hydropower is among the most widely used type of renewable energy. Development of a small hydropower project is a challenging engineering task. | Feasibility of a supplementary water storage for birkapili hydroelectric power plant |. Hydroelectricity is the most widely used form of renewable energy and refers to electricity generated by hydropower. In this study, a storage facility is proposed to store some additional water and increase the profitability of the existing Birkapılı Hydroelectric Power Plant. Rule curve which results in the maximum energy generation has to be developed for each hydropower plant (HEPP). | The objective of this thesis is to develop a decision support tool to assess the feasibility of a hydro electrical power plant (HEPP) investment option by estimating its profitability under various scenarios.
Karuma Hydro Power Plant & Its. Feasibility Study Report. It is the 3 rd of the seven cascade hydropower stations planned on the Victoria Nile River in Uganda.
# Hydropower Feasibility Study. Whether you are assessing a small private hydro scheme, a community hydropower project or a larger commercial installation, a feasibility study provides the technical and financial foundation for successful project development. Hydropower systems have to be ‘bespoke designed’ to fit into a site, rather than onto a site as is the case with wind turbines, so the site survey is a particularly important part of a hydropower feasibility study. A key element of the hydro site survey is to get a good understanding of the layout of the weir(s), channels, sluices and surrounding buildings so that some initial options for locating the hydro system can be discussed with the client. Accurate flow estimates are a vital part of our hydropower feasibility study because they form the basis of the performance and income predictions for the hydro system and are a key element when specifying the most appropriate hydro turbine.
No Go No Go Review Existing Documentation & Data Collection • Hydrology data • Topographic data • Geological data Preliminary Demand Assessment • Historical load profile • Future typical load forecast • Estimated demand Evaluate Suitability of Hydropower vs Alternatives • Potential hydropower assessment o Flow duration curve o Capacity • Potential alternative energy assessment Go/No Go Do not proceed Site Inspection • Selection and location • Visit site • Meet with developers • Obtain more data Field Investigations • Geotechnical • Survey Social & Environment Assessment • Planning legislation and policies • Construction impacts • Inundation and river barrier issues • Operational impacts • Social impacts • Community framework • Land acquisition and issues • Stakeholder assessment Hydrological Modelling • Firm up hydrology • Sedimentation studies • Environmental flow assessment Hydropower Assessment • Run of river vs storage • Net head • Live storage range • Available discharge • Sizing of generating set • Potential energy production • Isolated grid/grid connection Preliminary Design • Preliminary drawings • Bill of quantities Preliminary Costing • Capital cost estimates • O&M assessment Feasibility Assessment Go Phase 1: Desktop Concept/Pre-Feasibility Study Phase 2: Feasibility Study Financial Analysis • Base cost estimate • Revenue assessment • Financing • Cash flow and implementation scheduling • Unit cost of energy • NPV, IRR • Sensitivity and risk analysis Go/No Go Shelf Project Revisit if assumptions change Implementation of Development Go Contract Packaging Models Contract Delivery Models • Turnkey • Partnership • Build own operate Power is operational O & M support on-going Phase 3: Implementation 2.1.1 Review of Existing Documentation & Data Collection As a first step to understanding the issues associated with developing hydropower, a review of relevant documentation is required to be undertaken.