HVDC Transmission Assessment for Expansion of Renewable Energy Tender, Colombia - 51044842

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Country : Colombia

Summary : HVDC Transmission Assessment for Expansion of Renewable Energy

Deadline : 16 Mar 2021

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TOT Ref.No.: 51044842

Document Ref. No. : 1273214

Financier : World Bank (WB)

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Expression of Interest are invited for HVDC Transmission Assessment for Expansion of Renewable Energy in Colombia.

REQUEST FOR ExPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SELECTION # 1273214

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Selection Information

Assignment Title

HVDC Transmission Assessment for Expansion of Renewable Energy in Colombia.

Publication Date

08-Mar-2021

Expression of Interest Deadline

16-Mar-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time - Washington D.C.)

Language of Notice

English

Selection Notice

Assignment Country

· CO - Colombia

Funding Sources

The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under:

· TF0B2084 - COLOMBIA - NDC SF Deep Dive Grant

· BB - BANK BUDGET

Individual/Firm

The consultant will be a firm.

Assignment Description

SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP

REQUEST FOR ExPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2
https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: 1273214 - HVDC Transmission Assessment for expansion of Renewable Energy in Colombia
Assignment Countries:
- Colombia

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of the consultancy are to: (i) review the initial assessments undertaken by UPME, comparing HVDC technology and HVAC technology for the incorporation of the additional NCRE in the region of La Guajira; and (ii) assess different options for the implementation of the HVDC technology including the specification of different associated developments, input and output nodes, voltage level, characteristics and type of different HVDC technologies based on scenarios for the development of NCRE capacity.
Scope of the consultancy
1. Task 1: Assessment of the options to integrate NCRE, assessing if the HVDC alternative is preferred compared with HVAC to connect a large capacity of renewable energy capacity in the National Electricity Grid. In addition, the consultancy will review recommended entry and exit system nodes and recommended voltage level.

2. Task 2: Technology options for the implementation of an HVDC line. Among other considerations, the assessment should include: Typology of the connection, type of grounding; Performance in the steady state, including power Flow analysis; Dynamic performance of the connection; Dynamic performance of the power system overall and specifically in weaker parts of the network such as La Guajira region.

In cases, where there are significant limitations/shortcomings for the use of a specific technology, the consultant will assess grid strengthening measures to address these limitations.
The consultant will undertake an economic and financial assessment of the technically feasible solutions. Informed also by the analysis in Task 3.
In addition, the consultant will provide capacity building to staff from UPME on the modelling of the HVDC line and other sector entities using the software. The capacity building will consist on three training sessions/seminars to be agreed upon during the implementation of the assignment.

For each of the product where it corresponds, the consultant must deliver files and documents in DIgSILENT PowerFactory 2019 SP4(x64) and provide recommendations for its improvement and customization for Colombia. UPME will be able to supply the system database and facilitate the work for implementation.
3. Task 3: Project execution regulatory, environmental and social, considerations

FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- COLOMBIA - NDC SF Deep Dive Grant
- BANK BUDGET

INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE
The consultant will be a firm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)

NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.

Attachments

· Optional TOR File

Qualification Criteria

· 1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment.

· 2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.

· 3. Provide information on their core business and years in business.

· 4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff.






Terms of Reference
Consultancy
HVDC Transmission Assessment for expansion of Renewable Energy in La Guajira, Colombia.

A. Background and justification

Since 2014, Colombia aimed to increase its electricity generation capacity with non-conventional renewable energy sources (NCRE), which is currently around 80 MW. Over the last two years, the country has embarked on the design of tailor-made public interventions, incentives, and policies, including electricity auction schemes.

The country has recently auctioned and signed PPAs for the construction of more than 2200 MW of solar and wind generation before the end of the year 2022. Taking this into account, transmission expansion works have already been defined and awarded to enable the connection of such projects. In addition to this, nearly 7000 MW of mainly wind and solar potential projects have received regulatory approval in the country.

Given the above projects and high potential for additional generation and new tenders (especially in La Guajira, Cesar and Magdalena) the capacity of the existing network needs to be increased. This led Colombia-s Unit of Mining and Energy Planning (Unidad de Planeación Minero Energética - UPME) to analyze alternatives for new transmission infrastructure that allows the interconnection of additional generation projects, particularly from La Guajira region. The UPME-s Expansion Plan highlights the need to connect 2000 MW or more of additional capacity from this region.

Among the possible transmission solutions, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line is considered as the best alternative in this case. This would consist of two new AC substations collectors in the department of La Guajira, AC/DC and DC/AC converter stations, and a DC transmission line of about 700 KM between one of the new substations and Cerro Matoso in the department of Córdoba. The option for the expansion of the conventional grid in alternating current (AC) has been analyzed, but so far it is considered to have limitations.

The UPME has requested the World Bank for Technical assistance to validate their previous analysis and assess technology options of an HVDC solution. The aim is to carry out complementary analyses to validate the advantages of a solution in HVDC over the HVAC and assess different technology options and issues for the implementation of an HVDC project.

B. Objective

The objectives of the consultancy are to: (i) review the initial assessments undertaken by UPME, comparing HVDC technology and HVAC technology for the incorporation of the additional NCRE in the region of La Guajira; and (ii) assess different options for the implementation of the HVDC technology including the specification of different associated developments, input and output nodes, voltage level, characteristics and type of different HVDC technologies based on scenarios for the development of NCRE capacity.

C. Scope of the consultancy

1. Task 1: Assessment of the options to integrate NCRE
1.1. Review the analysis undertaken by UPME to assess if the HVDC alternative is preferred compared with HVDC to connect a large capacity of renewable energy capacity in the National Electricity Grid.
The NCRE capacity expansion scenarios will be defined by UPME as mentioned above. The analysis undertaken by UPME is based on a load Flow static analysis. In addition to the review of these outputs, the consultant Will undertake other relevant electrical studies, including short-circuit, Dynamic stability, and others, as needed.
1.2. The consultancy will review the following parameters considering pre-defined system reliability and stability criteria and informed also by the assessments in task 1.1.
1.2.1. Recommended entry and exit system nodes.
1.2.2. Recommended voltage level.

2. Task 2: Technology options for the implementation of an HVDC line
2.1. The consultant will analyze and present the pros and cons of different technology options for the implementation of an HVDC project. Specifically, the VSC and LCC technologies will be analyzed. Among other considerations, the assessment should include:
2.1.1. Typology of the connection (bipolar, with or without return conductor, symmetric monopole), type of grounding
2.1.2. Performance in the steady state, including power Flow analysis in the n-0, n-1 conditions, and short-circuit
2.1.3. Dynamic performance of the connection (including external faults on the rectifica

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