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Methodology for Assessing Quality Infrastructure

for Renewable Energy Technologies in Developing Countries

George Kelly – Sunset Technology Inc. 2 Oct 2014

Project #120350

•  Seeking to priori5ze ac5vi5es for support of RE technology adop5on in developing countries

•  Desire to develop standardized methodology for evalua5ng op5ons and selec5ng most effec5ve methods of support

•  Based on input from interna5onal experts on RE technology (IEC Technical CommiKees)

Elements of REQI

4-‐step process

•  Basic concept is logical and straighPorward

•  Concentrates on asking the correct ques5ons

•  Links responses to the most appropriate ac5ons based on Market Stage and exis5ng REQI elements

Step 1: Basic QuesJons Four ques)ons on market demand, financing policy, standardiza5on and manufacturing capacity

allowing for a basic categoriza5on of the RE market stage in a given country

Step 2: Market Stage The market stage (introduc)on, growth, consolida)on, maturity) is determined on the basis of the

responses to the Basic Ques5ons

Step 3: Specific QuesJons On the basis of the market stage iden5fied, a further detailed set of ques)ons needs to be answered

to assist with determining the most appropriate course of ac)on in a given country Eventually based on an available list of standard profiles

Step 4: Tailored RecommendaJons Depending on the responses to the Specific Ques5ons, the market stage can be further refined and a

set of priori)zed ac)ons for improving QI for a given country iden5fied.

Performance m

onitoring for every stage

Step 1 – Basic Ques5ons

•  Must correlate to market stage descrip5ons (introduc5on, growth, consolida5on, mature) –  Iden5fying characteris5cs at each stage – Based on key situa5onal components (KSCs) which are the most indica5ve of market stage

– Not necessarily about QI; more about ability for market to develop

Key Situa5onal Components (the Four Ques5ons)

•  KSCs are iden5fied as: – Market demand – Policy for financing of RE – Standards & conformity assessment – Exis5ng manufacturing capacity

•  Need to provide further guidance for the na5onal expert on how to properly analyze the responses to select the correct market stage

Key Situa5onal Component Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity Market demand There is an ini5al

consumer demand (early movers) for RETs

There is a growing consumer demand for RETs ; consumers recognize value of RE

There is a steady growth of RET deployment; consumers recognize value of RE; consumers recognize value of QI

Significant value is perceived for RE; high quality is demanded; benefits of QI are understood

Policy for financing of RE

There is no policy in place, or minimal funding available

Some public funding is available; minimal private financing is available

Increasing public and private funding are available; some consumer financing is available

Significant public and private funding are available; consumer financing is readily available

Standards & conformity assessment

There are no relevant standards adopted; there is no conformity assessment

Relevant standards are adopted; conformity based on importer cer5fica5ons

Relevant standards encouraging quality improvements are adopted; par5cipa5on in standards development; limited par5cipa5on in IECRE

Extensive standards encouraging quality improvements are adopted; par5cipa5on in standards development; full par5cipa5on in IECRE

Manufacturing capacity

There is no manufacturing capacity in place

There is limited local manufacturing capacity; there is minimal capability for quality management

There is local manufacturing capacity; there is improving capability for quality management

There is significant local manufacturing capacity; there is established capability for quality management

Score: 1 2 3 4

Step 2-‐ Market Stage Market Stage IntroducJon Growth ConsolidaJon Maturity

Minimum Score 1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Maximum Score 2.4 2.9 3.4 4.0

•  Weigh5ng Factors are assigned based on market stage determined in this step

•  These factors are used to priori5ze recommended ac5ons in step 4

Market Stage Ra5ngs (based on average score)

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

1 65 129 193

4 QuesJon Scoring

IntroducJon

Growth

ConsolidaJon

Maturity

Distribu5on is expected to be skewed to early market stages

Market introducJon

Step 3: Specific quesJons

1.  Ques5on A 2.  Ques5on B 3.  Ques5on C 4.  Ques5on D 5.  Ques5on E

6.  Etc.

Step 4: Tailored recommendaJons

1.  Recommenda5on Priority 1 2.  Recommenda5on Priority 2

3.  Etc. Profile 1*

Profile 2

Profile 3


3.  Etc.


3.  Etc.

Market growth


6.  Etc.

Profile 1

Profile 2 1.  Recommenda5on Priority 1 2.  Recommenda5on Priority 2

3.  Etc.


3.  Etc.

*The number of specific ques5ons and profiles is to be determined. The number used here serves as an example only.

Standard profiles could be developed over 5me

Market maturity

Step 3: Specific quesJons


6.  Etc.

Step 4: Tailored recommendaJons


3.  Etc. Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3


3.  Etc.


3.  Etc. Profile 4


3.  Etc.

Market consolidaJon


6.  Etc.

Profile 1*

Profile 2 1.  Recommenda5on Priority 1 2.  Recommenda5on Priority 2

3.  Etc.


3.  Etc.

Standard profiles could be developed over 5me

Step 3 – Specific ques5ons

•  Different from basic ques5ons – Responses are indica5ve of QI development

•  Characteriza5on of REQI Elements to iden5fy subdivisions of specific needs within market stages – Most markets are expected to be in “introduc5on” or “growth” stages

– Must guide recommenda5ons to specific needs of the individual country

– Must be indica5ve of which course of ac5on will be most effec5ve

Situa5onal Needs Profile REQI Elements Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity Market economics

Regulatory policy

Information on international standards

Participation in standards development

Adoption of standards Responses to Further set of specific questions

Conformity assessment process

Management of the certification system

Laboratory and testing capabilities

Installation, operation and maintenance

•  Specific ques5ons used in step 3 will be selected/edited from the list in Annex D •  May be same ques5ons or different ques5ons for each market stage •  Responses may not be sufficiently similar to jus5fy “standard” profiles as

envisioned in previous discussions

Step 4 – Tailored recommenda5ons

•  Each country case will result in a set of priori5es and recommended ac5ons – REQI needed at each market stage is defined based on IRENA references

– Answers gathered in Step 3 are used to iden5fy REQI gaps based on KSCs in subject country

– Ac5ons are priori5zed based on expected results, 5me horizon, and available budget

General Categories of Ac5ons (refined with IRENA model)

•  Policy –  Incen5ves – Standards – Licensing

•  Standards process – Educa5on – Par5cipa5on

•  Manufacturing support – QC equipment – Training

•  Technical capability – Lab – Field

IRENA Model

Guidance for Recommended Ac5ons (p.1) Broad areas of ac5vity

Key capacity building needs

Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity

Economic Support support QI support QI/Market

support QI/Market

bolster interna5onal QI

Financial support for product and market development

require cer5fied imports

mfr incen5ves end user incen5ves requiring QI

link w/intl groups devloping QI

Performance Assurance

support demo projects

ini5ate tes5ng begin product valida5on

lower govt support

Management of the certification system

build public awareness

local labs emula5ng intl stds

eqpt & system ra5ngs/lis5ng

reduce incen5ves

Communication of policy and incentives for RE technology adoption

user training IEC tests w/consumer labels

reduce local QI support

( Easier to read in Excel sheet !! )


Key capacity building needs

Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity

Standards Process support con5nued standards making

support QI

Utilization of international standards

adopt in’tl stds as natl stds

natl & intl natl stds maintenance

standards maintenance

Participation in standards development process

regional/intl stds par5cipa5on

interna5onal standards par5cipa5on

Training fund training support training require accredita5on

Access to information on standards and conformity assessment systems

Installation, operation and maintenance of RE systems

courses for prac55oners

cer5fied prac55oners

training, inspec5on

Development of national capacity to implement relevant standards (trainers, consultants, energy experts, assessors, auditors)

courses for import inspectors


Key capacity building needs Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity

Test Capability develop regional QI scheme

support unaccredited test labs

require accredita5on

Laboratory and testing capabilities

colloborate w/other countries

regional QI development

approach intl stds test labs, cer5fica5on,

Technical capacity for future standard development and performance monitoring

Development of national conformity assessment providers with mutual recognition within accepted international guidelines

Priori5za5on of Ac5ons

Three Decision Criteria: •  Most likely to achieve improvement •  Reasonably short 5me horizon •  Consistent with available budget

– Es5mated cost ranges must be assigned to each type of ac5on

Market Stage Weigh5ng Factors

•  Based on Market Stage determined in step 2 •  Not sure if further subdivision is (1) more effec5ve or (2) too complex

Market Stage Weigh5ng Factor (MSWF)

Broad areas of ac5vity Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity

Economic Support 3 2 2 1

Performance Assurance 2 3 3 2

Standards Process 3 3 2 1

Training 2 3 2 1

Test Capability 1 2 3 3

Market Stage Weigh5ng Factors Market Stage Weigh5ng Factor (MSWF) Key capacity building needs Introduc5on Growth Consolida5on Maturity Financial support for product and market development 3 2 2 1 Management of the certification system 2 3 3 2 Communication of policy and incentives for RE technology adoption 3 2 2 1

Utilization of international standards 2 3 3 2

Participation in standards development process 2 3 2 1

Access to information on standards and conformity assessment systems 3 2 1 1

Installation, operation and maintenance of RE systems 2 3 2 1

Development of national capacity to implement relevant standards (trainers, consultants, energy experts, assessors, auditors)

2 3 2 1

Laboratory and testing capabilities 1 2 3 3

Technical capacity for future standard development and performance monitoring 1 2 2 3

Development of national conformity assessment providers with mutual recognition within accepted international guidelines

1 3 2 2

•  Based on Market Stage determined in step 2 •  Not sure if further subdivision is (1) more effec5ve or (2) too complex

Conclusions •  UNIDO is well posi5oned to provide capacity-‐building services

relevant to REQI –  In earlier work, UNIDO and IRENA have made significant progress in

developing a methodology for evalua5on of REQI in developing countries

•  The concept of market development through a four-‐stage hierarchy is a useful model for understanding the most important requirements for effec5vely improving REQI –  By gaining an understanding of situa5onal components, it is possible

to select the most cost-‐effec5ve and beneficial ac5ons that will improve QI

•  The methodology can be further op5mized to guide the selec5on of the best ac5ons to improve REQI and achieve public policy objec5ves

PART 2

•  If sufficient 5me is available for further discussion

•  Possible u5liza5on of conformity assessment with new IEC System for Cer5fica5on to Standards Rela5ng to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applica5ons (IECRE System)

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IECRE System •  Indica5on of a need for interna5onal conformity assessment system for RE

•  Originally conceived for large projects •  Could define scheme for small RE tech in developing countries

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Conformity Assessment

•  Evalua5on against interna5onal standards – May use na5onal or regional standards if no interna5onal standard is available

•  Improved quality and performance –  Assurance that PV plant will operate as designed for its expected life5me

•  Increased confidence for investors –  Financial return meets expecta5ons –  Risk is reduced

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IEC Roles & Responsibili5es

•  Standards Management Board (SMB) –  Technical CommiKees => Write the standards – Manage nomina5on of experts and vo5ng by Na5onal CommiKees

•  Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) –  Assessment Schemes => Evaluate implementa5on of standards in specific situa5ons

– Manage accredita5on of Cer5fying Bodies

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IEC Organiza5on IEC Central Office

ExecuJve CommiTee

IECRE

Standardiza5on Management Board

(SMB)

Conformity Assessment Board

(CAB)

Technical CommiKees (like TC82)

Technical Advisory CommiKees

Strategic Groups

CAB Working Groups

IECEE

IECEx

IECQ

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IECRE Structure

IEC CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD, CAB Oversees IEC Conformity Assessment policy and Systems, eg IECEE, IECEx, IECQ, IECRE

IECRE Management CommiKee, REMC Overall management of the IECRE System

Officers + Execu5ve, Scheme Chairs, IEC Gen. Sec

Expert Working Groups (WGs) – as needed

WE OMC Wind Energy Opera5onal Management CommiKee

Na5onal Members TC 88 + SC Liaison

ME OMC Marine Energy Opera5onal Management CommiKee

Na5onal Members

SubCommiKees + WGs

IECRE Secretariat

Technical Support Administra5on

PV OMC PV Solar Opera5onal Management CommiKee

Daily management of WE Scheme

SubCommiKees +WGs

Daily management of ME Scheme

TC 114 + SC Liaison

Daily management of PV Scheme

Na5onal Members

SubCommiKees + WGs TC 82 + SC Liaison

Na5onal Members (Countries)


Aspects of Cer5fica5on

•  Design Phase •  General •  Site condi5ons evalua5on •  Design evalua5on •  Equipment evalua5on •  Structural and electrical

evalua5on

•  Implementa5on Phase

•  Installa5on surveillance •  Output characteris5cs

measurement •  Commissioning surveillance •  Opera5on and

maintenance surveillance


•  Conformity assessment will be performed and cer5ficate issued for an individual PV power plant on a specific site

PV Standards for Assessment

Module -‐ 61215 / 61730 Inverter -‐ 62109 / 62891 BOS -‐ 62093 + others Manufacturing Quality – 82/800/NP System Design -‐ 62548 / 62738 Installa5on – local codes Commissioning -‐ 62446 / 61829 Opera5on – 61724 + TBD Maintenance – NWIP 10 June 2014 George Kelly – Sunset Technology 34

Interna5onal Electrotechnical Commission Technical CommiKee 82 -‐ Solar photovoltaic energy systems

IEC System for Cer5fica5on to Standards Rela5ng to Equipment

for Use in Renewable Energy Applica5ons (IECRE System)

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Thank you for your attention

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Extra Slides

Market Stage Ra5ngs (based on average score)

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