Pv system introduction project

JICA PV SYSTEM INTRODUCTION PROJECT(THE PROJECT FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROMOTION USING SOLAR

PV SYSTEM)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Exchange of Notes (E/N) signed on December 8, 2009

Japan to provide Grant Aid of 530MYen For the Project to promote clean energy using Solar PV System in FSM

Grant to be executed by JICA thru “Grant Agreement (G/A)” Project to be executed by Crown Agents thru “Agent Agreement

(A/A)” Committee to be established to discuss all necessary matters

Project scope: Introduction of 160 kW grid-connected PV system in Palikir

20kW at President’s Office Battery installation for power-outage backup

140kW at PCM-FSM campus

JICA PV System Introduction Project

COMMITTEE

Committee to be established by FSM Government (Authority) Chaired by representative of Authority Members: Representatives from Authority and JICA Advisor: Representative from Agent First meeting to be held immediately after Agent Agreement

Committee to discuss all matters related to the Project such as; Implementation schedule Determination and/or modification of the Components Modification of the Project Others related to Projects, etc.

JICA PV System Introduction Project

PROJECT SCHEDULE (ORIGINAL)

2010 2011 2012

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5

Agent Agreement

Tender

EquipmentProduction

Transportation

Installation

Commissioning/Completion

Training

(Preparation) (Production)

(Frame/Wiring) (Equipment)

(1.0 Mos) (1.25 Mos) (0.75 Mos) (1.0 Mos)

JICA PV System Introduction Project

AGREEMENT PROCEDURES

Exchange of Notes (E/N)Grant Agreement (G/A)Banking Arrangement (B/A)

Agent Agreement (A/A)

Consultant Agreement(Tender)

Procurement/Construction

Completion

Dec. 8, 2009

Feb. 1, 2010

(Preparatory Survey)

(1st Committee)

Notification of Opening of the Account and Request for the Payment (NOA, RP) to JICA

Crown Agents to visit FSM

Apr. 28, 2010

Nov. 22, 2010

(Immediately after A/A)

within 7 daysafter B/A

JICA PV System Introduction Project

May. 30, 2010 Congress ApprovalJully 8, 2010 530MYen Paid from JICA to FSM Account

FUNDING PROCEDURES

Open “Account” in a bank in Japan to receive the Grant “Account” to be opened within 14 days after G/A Notify JICA of opening of the “Account” within 7days Funds need to be completely disbursed within 12 months after execution of the Grant

Disbursement Procedures Agent to make funds transfer request to Bank with;

Detailed estimates of expenses and JICA’s approval on A/A Bank to notify Authority of the request made by Agent Bank to make payments to Agent if no opposition from Authority within 10 working

days Agent to make payments to suppliers/service providers using the above advanced

funds Authority to present, thru Agent, a report to JICA on those transactions

Reimbursement/Refund Procedures When remaining amount is less than 3%, Authority can make reimbursement request to

Agent and use it for payments already made by Authority for the Project Agent to request bank to transfer fund and make reimbursement to Authority

If disbursement is incomplete within 12months, Authority should refund the remaining amount to JICA

JICA PV System Introduction Project

OBLIGATIONS OF FSM GOVERNMENT

FSM Government should take necessary measures to;

Ensure prompt unloading and customs clearance at ports

Ensure exemption of customs duties, internal taxes and other fiscal levies

Accord project-related persons’ entry into FSM Ensure proper maintenance and use of the

Components Give due environmental and social considerations Provide necessary information to JICA upon request Others referred to in the Article 10 of G/A

JICA PV System Introduction Project

LAYOUT PLAN (PRESIDENT’S OFFICE)

JICA PV System Introduction Project

LAYOUT PLAN (COM – FSM)

JICA PV System Introduction Project

SYSTEM DESIGN (PRESIDENT’S OFFICE)

20 kWp Solar Array on Presidents Office

PUC public grid

By-directional kWh meter

Automatic disconnect unit

(PV) kWh meter

President office

110 V / AC

reductant master controller

DC/DC

DC//DC

DC/AC

JICA PV System Introduction Project