171117_SECAP of Greater Irbid Municipality_SET_rev2

The action framework is obtained from the publication of International Finance Corporation (IFC)-2015. More details
are available at the full report, accessible through the following link.
http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/f05d3e00498e0841bb6fbbe54d141794/IFC+Solar+Report_Web+_08+05.pdf?M
OD=AJPERES
It is very important to successfully develop, finance, construct and operate utility-scale solar PV power plants. The project
development process should be the action’s first part including site identification, plant design, energy yield,
permits/licenses, contractual arrangements and financing 7 .
Key elements of the project
According to the IFC-2015 report this process should cover the following:
1. Optimum power plant design: A key project development challenge is to design a PV power plant that is optimally
balanced in terms of cost and performance for a specific site.
2. Project implementation: Achieving project completion on time and within budget with a power plant that operates
efficiently and reliably, and generates the expected energy and revenue, is another key concern for developers.
Key aspects of project implementation include: permits and licensing, selection and contracting of the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company, power plant construction, and operations and maintenance (O&M).
3. Commercial and financing aspects: PV regulatory frameworks and specific types of incentives/support mechanisms for
the development of PV projects, such as preferential tariffs and other direct and indirect financial supports, have an
important impact on the financial viability of the project, as they affect the revenue stream.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) specify the terms under which the off-taker purchases the power produced by the PV
plant; this is the most important document to obtain financing.
Description of the action
The action summarised is to develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain 16 MW utility-scale solar PV power
plants in Irbid.
Establishing a power station using photovoltaic cells and using the best solar cell systems on a 500 dunum plot of land
located in the village of Al-Khanasri.
The village is characterized by high brightness and technical appropriateness for the establishment of this station, where the
electricity will be transferred through national electricity grid, knowing that:
A permit for the establishment of a 16 MW solar power plant has been obtained and approved by the Ministry of
Environment, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Electricity Regulatory Commission,
and the Electric Power Company;
The approval for transmitting the generated electricity through its grid has been obtained from the National Electric Power
Industry;
An actuarial study of the energy bill for 2017 has been made;
The Municipality will train skilled personnel on the maintenance and continuity of the station.
Before starting, it is essential for a successful project to have suitable expertise within the project team.
This does not only apply to technical expertise but also to financial, legal and other relevant fields. Suitable expertise can
be incorporated in a variety of ways: by hiring staff, using consultants or partnering with other organisations 8 .
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW -refer to Annex for more details
STAGE 1 – CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE IDENTIFICATION
1. Identification of potential site(s)
2. Funding of project development
3. Development of rough technical concept
STAGE 2 – PREFEASIBILITY STUDY
1. Assessment of different technical options
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