Renewable Energy Toolkit: An Operational Guide for Electric Services (REToolKit)
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Services (REToolKit)
About REToolKit - http://www.worldbank.org/retoolkit/ The REToolKit provides a broad set of tools to assist Bank staff and our developing country partners in improving the design and implementation of renewable energy (RE) projects. It incorporates best practices and lessons learned from RE projects supported by the World Bank Group and others. It is operationally oriented to address practical implementation needs at each stage of the project cycle. Use of this reference tool is expected to result in lower costs and less time for project preparation, and result in more effective and sustainable RE projects. REToolKit is a web-based knowledge portal that directly responds to the needs assessment conducted with the World Bank task managers. The current version of the REToolKit addresses renewable energy for electric services. This is the first phase of a series planned knowledge products that are intended to broaden its scope to include renewable energy developers, bankers, policymakers, etc., and also address renewable energy for non-electric services, environmental and social assessment frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation in the next phases. What can REToolKit do for you? REToolKit helps : Identify and design feasible RE projects; Determine appropriate policies and regulatory frameworks; Identify business models; Evaluate financing mechanisms; Select appropriate and feasible RE technologies; and Utilize the best available project tools, including technical standards, generic terms of reference, and supporting documents. What does REToolKit contain? REToolKit contains five modules. Three application-oriented modules ( Grid-connected RE, Mini-grid RE, and Stand-alone RE) and three supporting information modules (RE Rationale, WBG Project Cycle, and Project Tools): Each of the three application-oriented modules presents the Key Issues, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks, Business Models, Finance Mechanisms and Technology Requirements, with pros and cons for each model, lessons learned, and link to case studies and sample material. The Rational module examines RE economic and developmental justification to convince decision-makers of the importance of renewable energy, and provides tools for renewable energy electrification planning. The Project Cycle module gives a checklist and relevant documents and examples for RE projects at each stage in the WBG project cycle, as well as for GEF and carbon finance operations; The Project Tools provides a library of useful documents and sample material, such as case studies with analysis of success factors and lessons learned; Terms of References; economic and financial analysis applications; technical standards and procurement specifications; sample documents such as power purchase agreements, bidding documents, survey questionnaires, selected RE project appraisal documents; presentations; Links to related websites; among others. REToolKit was prepared by Xiaodong Wang (Task Manager), with Pat DeLaquil, and Jon Exel. Anil Cabraal and Pablo Rosenthal-Brendel provided valuable guidance, comments, and inputs. Its development was sponsored by Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP) and the Energy Unit at the World Bank Energy and Water Department. We welcome your comments and suggestions for improvement. Please write to Xiaodong Wang, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please forward this announcement to others who might be interested in this information. --- You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [email protected] To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.iisd.ca:81/u?id=204604U&n=T&l=climate-l&o=427295 or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
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