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INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR APPLICATION OF SOLAR ENERGY

CASE ANNUAL REPORT2001

VISIONCASE will be an international leader in the

promotion, application and transfer of renewableenergy technology in developing nations whilst

encouraging the development of world classsustainable energy expertise and technology in

Western Australia, and elsewhere.

INTRODUCTION

The International Centre for Application of Solar Energy (CASE) based in Perth, Western

Australia was established in 1994 by the United Nations Industrial Development

Organisation (UNIDO) and the Western Australian Government, with support from the

Australian Commonwealth Government. The aim of CASE is to promote the application of

sustainable energy technology, in particular, in developing countries and to support the

growth of the sustainable energy industry.

CASE was established with the aim of achieving the following objectives:

• To encourage the development of the sustainable energy industry within Western

Australia and Australia

• To assist developing countries in the application of sustainable energy technology

• To co-operate with organisations in managing and participating in projects

involving sustainable energy technology in developing countries

• To make available to the sustainable energy industry within Western Australia and

Australia information about market opportunities which exist

• To promote the use of sustainable energy technology as a means to assist

communities in developing countries to improve their economic and industrial

development.

The change of State Government in Western Australia will mean CASE will undergo

significant restructuring. It is proposed that CASE no longer operates as an independent

Statutory Authority, but be absorbed into the newly established Sustainable Energy

Development Agency (SEDA) of the Western Australian Government.

This Annual Report will highlight CASE’s achievements over the past financial year.

CASE project activities and consultancies demonstrate the increasing community

recognition that renewable energy is becoming a more viable, cost effective and

environmentally sustainable solution in many situations.

ANNUAL REPORT 2001 CONTENTS

Introduction

Chairman’s Report

Managing Director’s Report

Key Achievements

Case Energy Projects

Case Training Programs and Consultancies

The Changing Role of Case

Governance

Case Board

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2001 CONTENTS

Certification of Financial Statements

Audit Opinion on Financial Statements

Operating Statement

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Financial Statements

Certification of Performance Indicators

Auditor Opinion on Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The renewable energy market has continued to expand rapidly in the last year, withparticular emphasis on wind power generation. Europe and North America are installing 2– 3,000MW of wind power generating capacity each year, and plan to increase the rate asthe decade unfolds. Similarly, the photovoltaic cell market is growing swiftly, albeit froma smaller base. It seems that the message has hit home to developed nations at long last.The environment in which CASE now works is so very different to what it was when webegan operations at the end of 1994, so much more optimistic.

The year past was more successful than the previous two insofar as CASE’s projectactivities were concerned. This in part reflects the improving economic circumstances ofthe nations where we mostly operate, but also client recognition of CASE as a mature teamable to deliver complex outcomes, either as studies and reports or as functioning renewableenergy systems. The Board of CASE has been heartened by this lift in performance, andby the dedication of the CASE staff, as they have gone about their work. We congratulatethem on a positive year, one with considerable promise for the future.

The original Act establishing CASE called for a review of the Act after five years ofoperation. This review commenced in 2000, after the Minister of the day, the Hon HendyCowan, set up a review panel chaired by Dr Ken Michael. The panel sought commentsand contributions from people across the country with knowledge of CASE’s work, andanalysed its circumstances in considerable detail. The panel had almost reached itsconclusions about CASE’s future when the Labor government was elected in WesternAustralia. The new government’s energy policies included forming a Sustainable EnergyDevelopment Agency within the Office of Energy, and also that CASE should become partof SEDA. These changes to our future operation will take place before the end of 2001.Whether the review panel’s recommendations concerning the future of CASE will befollowed is not certain, but we do know that the functions of CASE will not continuethrough an independent Authority. Therefore, this will be the last Annual Report of CASEas it was originally constituted, and my last report as Chairman.

I must thank my fellow Board members for their support of CASE in often-difficult times,particularly Mr Peter Booth, who, with me, was a founding member of the Board, back in1994. Peter’s international business expertise took CASE into Sarawak, for example,resulting in our long and successful relationship with government agencies in Kuching.May I also thank and congratulate our Managing Director, Gordon Thompson, for hispersonal sacrifices, enormous dedication, and his will to succeed.

As mentioned at the outset, the future for renewable energy is much brighter than itwas when CASE was founded. Having been through the difficult times I do hope that thegreat initiative CASE represents will continue and prosper within the framework of thegovernment’s policy. I know that Western Australian companies have welcomed theindustry development side of CASE, and the special expertise of the small CASE team hasbeen invaluable to our regional neighbours. These achievements must not be lost, now thatopportunities are so much greater.

Peter Hopwood

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The past year has been both rewarding and challenging for CASE. From a limited resourcebase, CASE was able to successfully undertake a number of projects and consultancies inChina, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Excluding the Western AustralianGovernment appropriation, total revenue grew from $322,216 in 1999/2000 to $913,762,an increase of 183%. As a requirement of the CASE Act, a review of CASE operationsoccurred during the past year.

Highlights of CASE activities include; the commencement of a significant solar – dieselhybrid energy system for the world renowned Mulu Caves in Sarawak, Malaysia; beingcontracted by the World Bank to provide Quality Assurance input to WorldBank/Government of China Renewable Energy Development program; commencing afeasibility study of electrification options for twenty one islands of Thailand; thecommissioning of eighty seven household biogas digesters in Vietnam; and the completionof the Landfill Resource Recovery Pilot Project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

In addition, CASE has worked towards the commercialisation of the CASE LandfillResource Recovery Project with the commencement of production on a small scale, andwe made considerable progress in developing a Business Plan for Non-grid ElectrificationProject to serve 50,000 dwellings in the Eastern Cape Region of South Africa. Bothactivities offer potential significant long-term benefits to CASE.

It is also rewarding to note the impact CASE has had on local industry. Two local industrypartners have reported that early CASE assistance in market development has resulted inoffshore sales for the year in the vicinity of $455,000 and $778,000 respectively. Inaddition, a study undertaken by CASE may result in a significant investment to establish amanufacturing facility within Western Australia.

CASE projects can not be undertaken without the effort of all staff. I would personallylike to thank all staff and consultants for their dedication and hard work over the past 12months. In particular, I would like to thank those who filled the gaps created when keystaff left CASE at critical times. Their ability to make such a significant contribution atthese difficult times was greatly appreciated and demonstrates their ability to operate underpressure.

The Board has continued to provide considerable support, particularly during theReview of CASE which occurred during the year. With the establishment of theSustainable Energy Development Agency (SEDA) in WA, it is likely that the presentstructure of CASE will change significantly and the Board will cease operation. I wouldlike to personally thank the Board for all their efforts over the past years. In particular theefforts of Dr. Peter Hopwood and Mr. Peter Booth must be mentioned. They have servedadmirably on the CASE Board since its creation, providing valuable support and guidanceto the Centre.

CASE enters the next financial year with the knowledge that the current operating structurewill change dramatically in the future. However, we do so knowing that we haveestablished an enviable international network, and a strong relationship with counterpartsand clients in many countries. The next 12 months will create its own challenges, but theprospect of major commercial activities coming to fruition will make 2001/2002potentially very rewarding.

Gordon Thompson

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

ENERGY SYSTEM PROJECTS

Completed the Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) Landfill Resource Recovery pilot project in SouthSulawesi, (Makassar), Indonesia.

Assisted a Joint Venture partner, in establishing a small scale commercial operation of the LandfillOrganic Recovery System as a follow on of the AIJ Pilot project in South Sulawesi.

Commenced the supply, installation and commissioning of a 16KW Solar Hybrid power system forMulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

Prepared a draft business plan for a Non-grid Electrification program in South Africa, in associationwith CASE’s South African counterpart, Renewable Energy Africa.

Developed the foundation for a demonstration project to showcase Australian renewable energytechnologies in Danang City, Vietnam.

Completed the installation and commissioning of 87 household biogas digesters in Vietnam inassociation with Research and Support Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (RESCARD).This was also an Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) project.

Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Bekasi for the development of alandfill resource recovery pilot project in Bekasi, Indonesia, based on the South Sulawasi (Makassar)project.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Contracted by the World Bank to provide Quality Assurance input to World Bank/ Government ofChina Renewable Energy Development program. This involved reporting on the Australian experiencesin developing a policy framework for establishing renewable energy targets, attending and presenting ata workshop examining international and Chinese experience in establishing renewable energy portfoliostandards, reviewing documents and preparing a series of briefing papers.

Continued activities under the Memorandum of Understanding between CASE and the ProvincialElectricity Authority of Thailand (PEA).

Commenced a feasibility study for the PEA on Renewable Energy systems options for theelectrification of 21 Islands in Thailand.

Assisted the Government of Sarawak to define the scope of a survey to determine the energy needs, andthe renewable energy options available to service these needs for remote Government buildings inSarawak.

Conducted technical presentations on the Landfill Resource Recovery Project and InstitutionalStrengthening Workshop for the Local Government Agencies of the Municipality of Makassar, NGO’sand other organisations in Makassar, Indonesia

Commenced investigations to replicate the Landfill Resource Recovery pilot in other parts of Indonesia.Acted as a consultant to the International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS) to assist in thedelivery of their Photovoltaic Solar program. Activities included:

• Conducting an ICS Workshop on Production and Utilisation of PV Systems Technology inMalaysia.

• Coordinating a training program at ICS headquarters in Trieste, Italy, highlighting renewableenergy systems modelling.

• Preparing a strategy paper and program for future year activities.

On behalf of a WA Renewable Energy organisation and in support of their project activities inIndonesia, organised a study tour and training program for thirteen Indonesian Engineers. The aim ofthe program was to provide participants with information on renewable hybrid energy technology andapplications.

Presented to the Indonesian Minister for Research and Technology, Minister Hikam and other delegatesinformation on renewable energy industry capabilities existing in WA, various applications forrenewable energy technologies, the role of CASE and CASE Activities in Indonesia,

Presented a paper addressing CASE’s first-hand experiences with the implementation of InternationalGreenhouse Partnerships (IGP) projects at Melbourne University Private. Participants from over 12countries attended.

Assisted in the preparation of a funding proposal for a WA Renewable Energy organisation toundertake a waste to electricity project in Western Australia.

Provided strategic information and briefed various organisations seeking opportunities to invest in thesustainable energy industry.

Presented to AusAID and DISR delegates in Canberra on hybrid renewable energy power systems.

Acted as the Australian representative to the International Energy Agency (IEA) PVPS program ‘Task(IX)’ expert group, which focuses on the deployment of Photovoltaic systems in developing nations.

INDUSTRY SERVICES

Provided industry event coordination and support for a range of presentations and visits relevant to theWestern Australian renewable energy industry.

Continued to support the Sustainable Energy Industry Association (SEIA) – WA Branch and associatedTaskforces.

Membership of expert groups relating to the development of an Action Agenda for the renewableenergy industry and electric systems export council.

Organised a number of industry lunches that encouraged networking of Industry members andGovernment.

Provided considerable export opportunities for industry working directly on CASE projects, andindirectly through assistance and information provided by CASE.

Redeveloped the CASE website - www.case.gov.au. The CASE website provides information onCASE Activities as well as providing support information relevant to the renewable energy industry.

Hosted a luncheon meeting of the Australian Indonesian Business Council (AIBC) WA Branch wherelocal industry had the opportunity to meet the new Australian Ambassador to Indonesia his ExcellencyMr Ric Smith. This provided an ideal networking opportunity and gained insight into AustralianIndonesian relations.

CASE continues to represent industry on a number of Boards and Panels, including:• The Renewable Energy Industry Action Agenda – Expert Group• The Electrical Systems Export Council established by Senator Nick Minchin.• The Western Australian Government Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)• The Australian Indonesian Business Council (WA) (AIBC)• The Sustainable Energy Industry Association (SEIA Australia)

CASE ENERGY PROJECTS

INDONESIA

LANDFILL RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT

The pilot phase of the Landfill Resource Recovery project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in associationwith Western Australian industry partners was completed at the end of 2000.

This project was implemented under an international cooperation agreement between Australia andIndonesia for the abatement of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) in accordance with the ActivitiesImplemented Jointly (AIJ) protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange (UNFCCC). A grant was obtained from the Australian Government’s International GreenhousePartnership program to assist in the development and pilot phase implementation.

The project was developed in conjunction with Western Australian companies Landfill Gas and PowerPty Ltd and Agricycle Technology Australia, in cooperation with the Municipal Government ofMakassar, South Sulawesi.

The project aimed to gain a greater understanding of the potential of Indonesian Landfills for ResourceRecovery using a holistic approach to recover the organic by-products of Municipal Solid Waste(MSW), through methane extraction for power generation and decomposed organic waste for compostand organic fertiliser production. A requirement of the project was to establish greenhouse gas benefitsderived from gas utilisation and organic fertiliser production.

With the LRR Pilot phase now complete, CASE is progressing to the next stage of commercialisation incooperation with the Municipal Government of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A Memorandumof Agreement was signed with the Municipal Government and the Joint Venture Company OrganicRecovery Group in January 2001. This company, Organic Recovery Group Australia Ltd (ORGA) is anewly formed company created to commercialise the LRR model.

The production of organic fertiliser at a pilot scale has commenced. The organic fertiliser trialsundertaken have produced successful outcomes and there is strong interest in the product. As mostchemical fertilisers are imported into Indonesia, high costs and limited availability has meant a decreasein fertiliser usage. The use of organic fertiliser is a preferred option as it limits soil degradation oftencaused by the over-use of chemical fertilisers.

Commercialisation options for the project are currently being investigated. Also discussions havecommenced with other municipalities, to explore the possibility of applying this technology on otherlandfill sites.

MALAYSIA

MULU NATIONAL PARK

In January, 2001 CASE was awarded a contract to supply a new solar energy - diesel power system forthe MULU National Park in Sarawak by the National Parks and Wildlife Branch of the ForestryDepartment. This followed a meeting of the CASE International Advisory council in Sarawak in 2000.CASE is working in co-operation with Ranhill Bersekuta (Sarawak) Sdn Bld Consulting Engineers,who are responsible for the electrical upgrade of the site and the long term monitoring of the system.

Mulu National Park is currently undergoing an extensive upgrade of its facilities which includes theinstallation of innovative cave lighting. The WA hybrid system will consume less fuel than the currentdiesel only system. This system will reduce the consumption of diesel fuel at the National Park andlimit the hours of operations of diesel generators.The installation of a hybrid system will reduce the useof diesel generators. The Government of Sarawak is funding the project.

The majority of equipment has been sourced from Western Australian companies. The system consistsof a 16KW solar array, 240KWh of battery storage and a 100KVA inverter power pack, which will bemanufactured by Advanced Energy Systems. WA company Solar Sales Pty Ltd will supply the solararray and batteries.

The completion of the project has been delayed due to a fire in the existing diesel generation plant roomwhich destroyed the building and existing generators. The installation of the solar array, battery storage,inverter and electronics is expected to commence in September and final commissioning in early 2002.

VIETNAM

SHOWCASE PROJECT (DANANG – CENTRAL VIETNAM)

CASE, with assistance from the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, initiated a project proposal to showcaseAustralian renewable energy technology and expertise for rural applications in Vietnam. The potentialmarket for remote area power supplies in Vietnam is estimated at 28 million households. Whenextended to neighbouring Mekong Delta countries such as Laos PDR and the Kingdom of Cambodia,the market increases significantly.

The Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr Michael Mann arranged the signing of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between CASE and the Peoples Committee of Danang on the 25th October 2000for the showcase project. Members of an Australian Government Parliamentary delegation visitingDanang witnessed the signing ceremony.

The MOU confirms the intention to install a solar-based power system at a remote Danang Communityutilising Australian renewable energy technology. The Australian Government and the people of theProvince of Danang support this Project.

CASE has secured partial funding and is looking at other financial sources. Significant funding isrequired for the project to proceed to implementation. AusAID awarded a grant through the APECSupport Program. The balance of funding is being sought from the Department of Industry Science &Resources to allow the project to proceed.

Investigations are now being undertaken to determine what can be implemented to ensure that theoriginal objectives are still achieved.

The project, if it proceeds, will enhance Australia’s on-going participation in development programs inDanang Province, and provide a market entry opportunity for local industry in Vietnam.

VIETNAM BIOGAS DIGESTER PROJECT

In 1999, during an Activities Implemented Jointly workshop sponsored by the Australian Government’sInternational Greenhouse Partnerships Office (IGPO), the Research and Support Centre for Agricultureand Rural Development (RESCARD) initiated the project concept “Biogas Cooking Fuel andGreenhouse Gas Reduction in the Hanoi Suburbs”.

This lead to RESCARD and CASE collaborating with the IGPO in providing partial funding toimplement the “Vietnam Biogas Digester Project” in May 2000. This project is located in the village ofPhu Dong on the outskirts of Hanoi. A total of 87 digesters ranging from 5m³ to 11m³ were installed inhouseholds that were selected based on factors such as willingness to participate and ownership oflivestock. The project officially commenced in August 2000 and construction was completed in June2001.

The project focused on the utilisation of livestock waste to deliver a sustainable energy source in theform of Biogas to peri-urban villages for basic household energy needs such as cooking and lighting.With the majority of the country’s rural population having no access to commercial forms of energy,there is a heavy reliance on unsustainable coal, charcoal and fuel wood burning. Biogas digestertechnology converts otherwise polluting livestock waste into a useable form of energy, whilst reducing

deforestation, land degradation and air pollution and shifting energy use away from unsustainablesources.

Participant households and other relevant parties were trained on the operation of biogas technology, thesignificance of biogas use and the construction process for biogas digesters. The stakeholders,householders and government bodies in the project have positively reported on the outcomes of theproject to date.

Gas flow monitoring equipment and analytic equipment were installed on selected digesters to measuregas production and utilisation and to verify Greenhouse gas savings against a baseline established forthis project. Monitoring will occur over the next financial year.

As Vietnam is predominantly a rural based society this biogas project has the potential to provide entrymechanisms to other rural electrification projects and programs. Using the information obtained fromthe implementation of this project, CASE in cooperation with RESCARD, is developing and furtherrefining principles and protocols for the potential wide-scale application of biogas digester technologythroughout Vietnam. This includes establishing an organisation that is capable of coordinating a largerimplementation program.

CASE is currently investigating other opportunities for the application of this technology on a largerscale throughout Vietnam.

CASE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND CONSULTANCIES

AUSTRALIA

EASTERN ISLANDS ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT TRAINING PROGRAM

CASE was contracted by Advanced Energy Systems to organise a training program for thirteenIndonesian Engineers. The aim of the program was to familiarise participants with specific informationon renewable hybrid energy technology and applications. The program included technical training andvarious site visits.

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRIVATE / INTERNATIONAL GREENHOUSEPARTNERSHIPS OFFICE (IGPO) CONSULTANCY

CASE Managing Director, Gordon Thompson, was contracted by Melbourne University Private onbehalf of the International Greenhouse Partnership Office (IGPO) to prepare a presentation paperaddressing CASE’s first-hand experiences with the implementation of AIJ projects on behalf of theIGPO. CASE has now undertaken three AIJ projects.

This formed a module at the IGP 3rd Training and Development Course for the international participantsfrom India, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Thailand and Chile.

CHINA

WORLD BANK RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM

CASE through the Australian Consultants Trust Fund was awarded a contract by the World Bank toreview findings and recommendations for a World Bank Chinese Renewable Energy program, using theAustralian experience in establishing renewable energy targets, policies and programs as a basis.

The consultancy required CASE to complete a number of papers that discussed Australia’s experiencein establishing a mandatory renewable energy target, with regards to:• Applicability and coverage of the requirement.• Implementation options• Nature of the requirement• Policy development process

The final paper produced provided an overview of Australia’s green power schemes. This paperdiscussed background information about green power in Australia, the national Accreditation scheme,the current status of green power in Australia and summarised the factors affecting the adoption ofgreen power in Australia. The conclusion provided suggestions on how to successfully implement asimilar scheme in China.

INDONESIA

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY (IEA) – PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS(PVPS) TASK IX EXPERT GROUP MEETING

CASE Managing Director, Gordon Thompson attended the 4th expert group meeting of the InternationalEnergy Agency (IEA) – "PVPS Task IX – Deployment of PV’s in developing countries" in Jakarta,Indonesia in March 2001. Mr. Thompson is the Australian Representative on the Expert group, whichincludes representatives from 12 countries and has a direct interface with a number of multilateralagencies.

The principal activities that Australia will be involved in include Quality Assurance, Standards,Training and Accreditation and to the technical and socio economic aspects of PV use in developingcountries. Meetings of the Expert Group provides considerable opportunity for internationalnetworking and enables direct contact with representatives of various funding agencies.

SOUTH AFRICA

NON GRID ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

CASE is a member of the Renewable Energy Africa (REA) consortium awarded the right to develop aconcession area for non-grid electrification in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.

CASE’s role is to assist the consortium in the following areas:

• The development of the Business Plan and financial projections.• Community promotion strategy.• Training and capacity building.• Specification and selection of equipment.• System modelling and selection, where mini grids are being considered.

A financial model has been established for the 20-year period of the franchise, based on supplying SolarHome Systems to 50,000 dwellings. The model is also based on an up front capital subsidy from theSouth African Government, and revenue collection from the customers.

A draft of the Business Plan has been prepared based on the stated requirements of the South AfricanGovernment agencies involved. The plan includes the provision of considering mini grid (hybridsystems) where they are financially viable.

The draft Business Plan and financial projections were submitted to the South African Department ofMinerals and Energy in late June for comments. The final Business Plan is scheduled to be submitted inAugust. 2001 and if approved, the project will commence late 2001.

THAILAND

PEA ISLAND ELECTRIFICATION

In June 2000 CASE was awarded a contract by the Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand (PEA)to undertake a feasibility study to examine the technical, socio-economic and financial factorsconcerning island electrification options for twenty-one islands. This financial year saw the completionof a major part of this project, which included the completion of the final draft report.

The first stage of the project involved surveying six islands by CASE and PEA staff. Based on thesurvey data collected, CASE completed a base-line report for the initial six islands studied. Thisincluded in-depth field surveys, preparation of socio-economic case studies for each island, determiningload profiles and undertaking energy system analysis for the islands. The PEA was then responsible forcollecting field information for the remaining 15 islands.

In March, CASE Managing Director, Gordon Thompson conducted a training workshop for the PEA inThailand. In April this year, three PEA engineers visited Perth to undergo training and assist in theinterpretation and database entry of the data collected from the 15 islands surveyed by the PEA. A finaltraining program on the analysis undertaken and findings were conducted in Bangkok.

Remaining activities include a stakeholder workshop in Bangkok and the completion of the final report.The final report, detailed for each island the:

• Load forecast

• Renewable energy sources• Optimal generating plant• Financial and Economic Analysis• Breakeven Tariffs• Recommendations for consideration

The experience from the feasibility study on renewable energy systems for the island electrification inThailand should serve as a basis for effective delivery of transferring the technology, particularly therenewable energy technology to Thailand and other prospective clients in developing countries andremote regions.

Additionally, the various simulation packages being used in this project, together with the developmentof expertise in using them, have proven their worth in providing solutions in a relatively short timeframe.

INTERNATIONAL – UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION(UNIDO)

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SCIENCE & HIGH TECHNOLOGY (ICS)

CASE was contracted by the Italian based UNIDO - International Centre for Science & HighTechnology (ICS) to coordinate a solar PV training program.

The first workshop, on modelling of Photovoltaic based renewable energy systems, was held at ICShead quarters in Trieste, Italy. Eleven delegates from nine countries attended, with Dr Trevor Pryor ofMurdoch University and CASE Managing Director, Mr Gordon Thompson, delivering the trainingprogram.

The second workshop, on Photovoltaic manufacturing and application, was held in Kuching, Malaysiawith approximately 30 delegates from all over Asia attending. The State Secretary Datuk Abdul AzizHusain, Government of Sarawak opened the workshop. The workshop generated considerable interestin renewable energy in the local media. Presenters included, Mr Ian Dawson, Central Tafe; Mr LenWright, Advanced Energy Systems; Mr Gordon Thompson and Mr Kim Trouchet, CASE and BP Solar,and various presenters from the countries attending.

THE CHANGING ROLE OF CASE

The energy market both domestically and internationally has experienced considerable changes over thepast twelve months. Focusing specifically on the West Australian energy market, significant reform ofthe energy industry has been planned over the next few years. The Government of Western Australiahas placed emphasis on developing renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, providingadditional sustainable energy programs and further supporting Federal based Government initiatives andimproving the bureaucratic structure for promoting sustainable energy.

The establishment of the Sustainable Energy Development Agency (SEDA) WA can be seen as aprogressive step forward in developing the sustainable energy industry in Western Australia. However,it is of utmost importance that the development of SEDA WA involves consultation and advice fromrelevant industry stakeholders.

The Australian Environment for renewables has change significantly over the past 12 months:

• The Australian Government has enacted a Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)legislation with the aim of introducing 9500GWH of new renewable electric energy by the year2010. This provides a major stimulus for renewable energy project activity.

• The signing of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program’s (RRPGP) Western AustralianRemote Area Power System rebate scheme. The RRPGP for Renewable Energy Water Pumping isexpected to be signed in late 2001.

• As of January 1, 2002, the supply threshold for renewables energy suppliers will decrease from300-megawatt hours per year to 50-megawatt hours per year.

• Increased opportunity for householders to purchase renewable energy through the establishment ofthe NaturalPower scheme. If interested, householders are able to select a percentage of energy theywould like sourced by renewables

• Increased priority in State Government policy measures to facilitate the development of the localrenewable energy industry.

Though CASE is proposed to be absorbed within SEDA WA, the following highlights a number of keyprojects that will continue over the next financial year:

• Complete the supply, installation and commissioning a Solar Hybrid power system for MuluNational Park, Sarawak, Malaysia.

• Complete the Mulu Caves energy review project in Sarawak, Malaysia.• Complete a Business Plan for a non-grid rural electrification program in South Africa and move to

the implementation phase.• Commence a project to showcase Australian/Western Australian renewable energy technology and

expertise for rural applications in Danang Province, Vietnam (subject to funding approval)• Move to full commercialisation of the Makassar Landfill Resource recovery project in South

Sulawesi, Indonesia.• Commence pilot operation On Bekasi Landfill, Indonesia• Undertake a number of professional consultancies currently being considered by respective clients.

GOVERNANCE

OVERVIEW

The Perth International Centre for Application of Solar Energy Act 1994 governs the administration ofCASE.

The Centre is governed by a Board of Directors from the private and public sectors and the renewableenergy industry. The Board is responsible to the Minister for Energy, a transfer from the Minister forCommerce and Trade in the previous Government, and the Managing Director is responsible to theBoard for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.

A Finance and Audit Committee reporting to the Board overview the financial performance andcompliance of the Authority. The Finance and Audit Committee uses an accounting firm to perform theinternal audit function to ensure issues arising from previous internal and external audits are beingappropriately addressed. The organisational and operational performance of CASE is monitored using anumber of quantitative and qualitative measures.

Despite considerable effort by the Centre to fill existing Board vacancies on a temporary basis, this wasnot approved by the Minister during the year. This continues to be an audit finding. Within theconstraints of a limited resource base efforts have focussed on improving financial reporting andcontrols.

Financial reporting continues to be upgraded to reflect the changing needs of the organisation, and toprovide an accurate record of financial status, and operational performance. Board self-appraisal wasan initiative also introduced during the year.

The Board is required to sign a code of conduct and declare interests. An agenda item was introducedat Board meetings, allowing Board Directors to note changes to the Declaration previously provided.

All staff are on employment contracts that reflect the commercial nature of operations of the centre.Staff are also required to complete a modified code of conduct and declaration of interest forms.

To adequately measure CASE Key Performance Indicator’s an independent external organisation wasselected to survey CASE clients and stakeholders.

The overall Governance structure follows:

Minister for EnergyHon. Eric Ripper

CASE Board of Directors

Finance and AuditCommittee

Internal Audit Function

CASE Managing DirectorMr. Gordon Thompson

International Advisory Council

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Code of Conduct

A Code of Conduct for Members of the CASE Board and for CASE staff has been put in place duringthe past year.

Declaration of Interests

All CASE Board members, employees and consultants/contractors working in the centre are required tosign a Declaration of Interests form.

Records Management

A records management policy, practice and procedures manual has been developed and will beimplemented during the following financial year. All business decisions and transactions will bedocumented and recorded in an efficient and effective manner and adhere to operational, informationand legislative requirements. CASE will implement procedures that will manage both electronic andpaper records.

Corporate Information Resources

CASE strategy aims to achieve the effective dissemination, use and preservation of informationresources. Information resources are contained in different systems throughout the organisation. Thesesystems include both hardcopy and electronic resources. The overall objective is that all informationmanagement systems will be developed for effective use by staff.

Workers Compensation

No workers compensation claims were lodged and no lost time injuries were reported for the period 1July 2000 to 30 June 2001.

Promotions, Publications and Research

CASE meets its legal deposit requirements for its Annual Report and newsletter International SolarNews through the State and National Libraries. In the future all newsletters will be distributedelectronically.

CASE is not a research organisation. From time to time we have undertaken studies and reviews on acommercial basis.

Selected papers, presentations and project summaries and various conference proceedings are alsoavailable through the CASE website: www.case.gov.au.

Advertising and Sponsorship

CASE has spent $3,050 during the 2000/01 financial year with respect to advertising and sponsorship.A substantial proportion of this cost was due to the development of the CASE website. This expenditurerelated to direct advertising of CASE and was not made with respect to advertising agencies, marketresearch organisations, polling organisations, direct mail organisations and media advertisingorganisations.

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REPORT ON EQUITY, ACCESS AND CUSTOMER FOCUS

Disability Services Plan

Wherever possible the Centre ensures that people with disabilities can obtain access to CASEinformation and services.

• the identification of information which can be provided electronically; in particular through ourweb page.

• an increase in the range of information concerning office activities and services which could beavailable via electronic and other means;

• staff awareness in the provision of quality customer service, especially for those with specialneeds.

Information Statement

The Centre is an exempt agency within the meaning of the Freedom of Information Act 1992.

No requests under the Freedom of Information Act were received during the reporting period.

Enquiries for information of a general nature can be directed to the Managing Director and willnormally be processed by the Records/Administrative Assistant or the Executive Assistant to theManaging Director.

Customer Focus Outcomes

CASE is strongly committed to the provision of high quality services to our key customer groups andintends to develop a customer service charter as part of its quest for Quality Assurance accreditation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Centre since it inception has followed the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace. In linewith this an Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity Management Plan for the period 1999-2004 wasadopted. This plan identifies key strategies to be developed in the short to medium term.

Plan for Women

Over half of the staff working at CASE are female and hold a variety of positions ranging fromadministration to Project Management. CASE aims to increase the level of responsibility andopportunities for all female employees.

Language and Cultural Diversity

With our focus on developing countries, CASE relies on the multi-lingual abilities of its staff. Whilstthere has been dependence upon ongoing verbal translations in the field with our clients, the need forwritten translation services has been confined to internal reports, correspondence and presentations andhas been satisfied internally.

Waste Paper Recycling

The Centre has a policy of recycling waste paper. All suitable paper is collected by an outsideorganisation and used to produce recycled paper products.

CASE BOARD

BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE 2000/2001

DIRECTOR’S NAME ATTENDANCEDr. Peter Hopwood (Chair) 6/6Mr. Gordon Thompson 6/6Mr. Les Poole 3/6Mr. Peter Booth 6/6Mr. John Loney 4/6Dr. Simon Langton 5/6

BOARD BIOGRAPHIES

Dr. Peter Hopwood (Chair)Dr. Peter Hopwood is a consulting engineer with a commercial background in the energy and resourcessectors, with knowledge of the operations of international development organisations and multilateraldevelopment agencies. He is a principal of HBH Consultants, a Fellow of the Institution of EngineersAustralia, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Dr Hopwood is also a memberof the Board of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, and during the year was the President ofthe Institution of Engineers, WA Branch.

Gordon Thompson (Managing Director)Mr Gordon Thompson is the founding Managing Director of CASE. Mr Thompson has held a numberof senior management roles with Melbourne Water Corporation including managing the InternationalBusiness arm which developed business opportunities in Asia Pacific. He is a Fellow of the Institutionof Engineers, Australia and is a member of the Western Australian Government Alternative EnergyDevelopment Board (AEDB), and is currently President of the Sustainable Energy Industry Association- SEIA (Australia) and Chairman of the Australian Indonesian Business Council (WA Branch).

Mr. John LoneyMr. John Loney was recently appointed as Project Director for CALM. Previous to this he was theExecutive Director, Industry Development Division of the Western Australian Government Departmentof Commerce and Trade where he was responsible for investment attraction, trade promotion andenterprise development assistance. Mr Loney has worked in a number of government departments, bothState and Federal including the Australian Trade Commission where he had postings in London, Cairoand Milan following a training period in Canberra. He has also been the Western AustralianGovernment trade representative in Sydney and Canberra.

Mr Loney has degrees in science and economics and a post graduate administration qualification.

Mr. Peter BoothMr. Peter Booth is an International Marketing Consultant and former Executive Director of the WesternAustralia Overseas Projects Authority. He has also had several years experience with the UnitedNations Food and Agriculture Organisation where he was involved in identification, aid funding andimplementation of projects in developing countries.

Mr. Les PooleMr. Les Poole is the Regional Director - Components of the recently merged BP Solar Group,responsible for the South East Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands region. Prior to the creation of thenew BP Solar entity, he was the Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Solarex Pty Ltd.

Prior to joining Solarex, Mr Poole had more than twenty years experience in the electrical industryprimarily involved in power generation, mining operations, heavy industry & major commercialventures involving project management, design, supply and installation.

Dr. Simon LangtonDr. Simon Langton is a biomedical scientist with a long career in teaching hospitals in Perth. He iscurrently Manager, Commercial Services (R&D) at Murdoch University. Dr Langton has been involvedin the commercial sector both in Australia and overseas. He has been a member of a number of Boardsconnected with biomedical sciences.

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR APPLICATION OF SOLAR ENERGY

CASE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2001

PERTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FORAPPLICATION OF SOLAR ENERGY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEFor the Year Ended 30 June 2001

Note 2001 2000$ $

COST OF SERVICES

Expenses from Ordinary ActivitiesEmployee expense 2 619,129 524,641Administration expense 3 137,422 224,136Communications 43,950 34,325Depreciation expense 4 62,210 104,757Direct project costs 5 803,348 265,633Doubtful debts expense 16 15,129 29Insurance 19,415 20,740Lease costs 48,642 44,854Revaluation decrement 18 51,333 4,065Marketing 26 - 95,139Business development 43,379 11,331Promotional expense 6 42,122 12,354Superannuation expense 54,655 43,760Travel & accommodation expense 7 24,941 62,764UNIDO project grants 15 98,734 -UNIDO administration expense 3,570 5,979

Total Cost of Services 2,067,978 1,454,507

Revenues From Ordinary ActivitiesCommercial project and consulting income 8 507,422 223,310Interest revenue 33,680 31,041Commonwealth and other grants 9 345,758 6,466Foreign exchange gain 10 17,378 24,693Other revenue from ordinary activities 11 27,286 36,706

Total Revenues from Ordinary Activties 931,524 322,216

NET COST OF SERVICES (1,136,454) (1,132,291)

REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT

Consolidated fund - appropriation 12 882,000 900,000Resources received free of charge 13 2,001 -

Total Revenues from Government 884,001 900,000

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (252,454) (232,291)

The Statement of Financial Performance should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONFor the Year Ended 30 June 2001

Note 2001 2000$ $

Current Assets

Cash assets 14 315,968 156,813Restricted cash assets (UNIDO Trust) 15 - 80,446Receivables 16 358,596 91,815Project advances 17 1,992 18,922Prepayments 10,307 2,626

Total Current Assets 686,864 350,622

Non Current Assets

Property, plant & equipment 18 63,994 166,063

Total Non Current Assets 63,994 166,063

Total Assets 750,858 516,685

Current Liabilities

Payables 19 84,128 50,075Accrued expenses 20 57,701 50,287Accrued salaries 26,035 9,230Income in advance 21 409,815 -Provisions 22 30,478 17,356GST payable 1,304 -

Total Current Liabilities 609,461 126,948

Non Current Liabilities

Provisions 22 23,645 19,531

Total Non Current Liabilities 23,645 19,531

Total Liabilities 633,106 146,479

NET ASSETS 117,752 370,206

Equity

Accumulated surplus/(deficiency) 117,752 370,206

TOTAL EQUITY 23 117,752 370,206



STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFor the Year Ended 30 June 2001

Note 2001 2000$ $

CASHFLOWS FROM GOVERNMENT

Recurrent appropriations 882,000 900,000

Net cash provided by government 882,000 900,000

Utilised as follows:

CASHFLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

PaymentsEmployee costs

(645,254) (518,864)Supplies and services

(1,208,719) (858,131)GST payments on purchases

(36,681) -

GST payments to taxation authority(3,310)

-

ReceiptsSale of goods & services 636,603 265,044Commonwealth and other grants 345,758 6,466Interest received 33,680 31,033GST receipts on sales 41,295 -Other receipts 27,480 67,006

Net Cash provided by / (used in) operatingactivities

24 c(809,148) (1,007,446)

CASHFLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of non-current physical assets(11,475) (148,236)

Net Cash provided by / (used in) investing activities(11,475) (148,236)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 61,377(255,682)

Cash assets at the beginning of the financial year 237,259 468,309

Cash assets transferred from other sources - 24,632

Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cashheld in foreign currency. 17,332 -

CASH ASSET AT THE END OF THE FINANCIALYEAR

24 a 315,968 237,259



Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2001

2001 2000

$ $

2 Employee expense

Wages & salaries 557,148 470,078

Annual Leave 37,990 33,143

Other Related expenses 23,991 21,420

619,129 524,641

3 Administration expense

Printing and stationery costs 12,045 21,812

Memberships 15,318 27,740

Office maintenance 22,109 40,022

Resources free of charge 2,001 -

Governance 66,841 94,454

HR expenditure 8,156 13,019

Info and records management - 3,614

Other 10,952 23,475

137,422 224,136

4 Depreciation expense

Computer systems 24,669 47,910

Furniture & fittings 6,565 5,880

Office equipment 4,176 5,187

Project equipment 26,800 17,867

CASE head office plans - 27,913

62,210 104,757

5 Direct project costs

Project equipment 408,178 225,504

Consultants and casual labour costs 164,161 -

Project related travel costs 176,665 -

Other costs 54,344 40,129

803,348 265,633

The new account classification is due to an improved accounting system used to capture

the related direct project cost. This system was unavailable in the last reporting period

6 Promotional expense

Promotional expenses 38,653 7,430

Advertising 3,050 4,925

Other costs 420 -

42,122 12,354

7 Travel and accommodation expense

Airfares 13,411 32,047

Taxi's and surface travel 3,093 10,449

Accomodation 5,947 20,268

Other costs 2,490 -

24,941 62,764

Travel related expenditure for the 2001 year relates only to non project related travel

8 Commercial project and consulting income

Commercial project and consulting income 917,237 223,310

Less: Income in advance project and consulting income (409,815) -

507,422 223,310



2001 2000

$ $

9 Commonwealth and other grants

Grant project and consulting income 345,758 6,466

345,758 6,466

10 Foreign exchange gain

Realised foreign exchange gain 45 13

Unrealised foreign exchange gain 17,333 24,680

17,378 24,693

11 Other revenue

Fertiliser sales - 555

Centrelink training subsidy 1,250 -

AIBC reimbursements 226 2,990

Other reimbursements 8,048 10,827

FBT - reimbursements 17,762 22,334

27,286 36,706

12 Revenues (to)/from Government

Appropriation revenue received during the year:

Recurrent 882,000 900,000

882,000 900,000

13 Resources received free of charge

Determined on the basis of the following estimates provided by agencies:

Crown solictor's office 2,001 -

2,001 -

14 Cash assets

CASE - Cheque Account 255,654 100,322

CASE - US$ Account 57,200 -

PEA Project account - 603

Term Deposit - 53,634

Petty cash 1,797 992

Petty cash - foreign currency 1,317 1,262

315,968 156,813

15 Restricted cash

United Nations International Development Organisation - 80,446

- 80,446

Funds of $98,734 that were held in this trust account are no longer considered to be

controlled by CASE and have been expensed.

16 Receivables

Trade debtors 373,725 91,815

Provision for doubtful debts (15,129) -

358,596 91,815

17 Project advances

Specific project advances 830 13,403

Work related cash advances to employees 1,162 5,519

1,992 18,922



2001 2000

$ $

18 Property, plant and equipment

Computer systems

At cost 95,288 83,814

Accumulated depreciation (76,644) (51,975)

18,644 31,839

Furniture & fittings

At cost 19,696 19,696


7,251 13,816

Office equipment

At cost 9,462 9,462


100 4,275

Project Equipment

At cost - 134,000

At valuation June 2001 38,000 -

Accumulated depreciation - (17,867)

38,000 116,133

63,994 166,063

The revaluation of the Indonesian project equipment was performed by the directors on 30 June 2001.

The value has been determined on the basis of a conservative estimate of the equipment's recoverable value

based on location, age of equipment, time since refurbishment and the cost of the equivelent new equipment.

All sundry items were assumed to be used or of no real commercial value.

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment at the beginning

of the current and previous financial year are set out below.

2001

Computersystems

Furniture &fittings

Officeequipment

Projectequipment

Property, plant and equipment 31,839 13,816 4,275 116,133

Additions 11,474 - - -

Revaluation decrements - - - (51,333)

Depreciation (24,669) (6,565) (4,175) (26,800)

Carrying amount at end of year 18,644 7,251 100 38,000

2000

Computersystems

Furniture &fittings

Officeequipment

Projectequipment

Property, plant and equipment 83,814 16,430 9,188 134,000

Additions - 3,265 274 -

Revaluation additions / (decrements) (4,065) - -

Depreciation (47,910) (5,880) (5,187) (17,867)

Carrying amount at end of year 31,839 13,815 4,275 116,133



2001 2000

$ $

19 Accounts Payable

Trade payables 84,128 50,075

84,128 50,075

20 Accrued expense

Sundry accruals 57,701 50,287

57,701 50,287

2001 2000

$ $

21 Income in advance

Current for overseas projects:

World bank - China 14,000 -

Mulu Nation Parks Project 197,085 -

Vietnam Biogas Project 15,000 -

Vietnam Showcase Project 183,730 -

409,815 -

Income in advance received from either grants or commercial clients require CASE to satisfy certain

contractual milestones. CASE as at 30 June 2001 had adequate resources to meet these commitments.

22 Provisions

Current

Annual leave 30,478 17,356

30,478 17,356

Non-current

Long service leave 23,645 19,531

23,645 19,531

The aggregate employee entitlement liability recognised and included in the financialstatements

54,123 36,887

23 Total equity

Accumulated surplus (deficiency)

Opening balance 370,206 602,497

Change in net assets (252,454) (232,291)

Closing balance 117,752 370,206



2001 2000

$ $

24 Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

(a) Reconciliation of cash

Cash assets 315,968 156,813

Restricted cash - 80,446

315,968 237,259

(b) Non-cash financing and investing activities

During the financial year, there were no assets/liabilities transferred/assumed from other government agencies.

(c) Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities

Net cost of services (1,136,454) (1,132,291)

Non-cash items:

Depreciation expense 62,210 104,757

Revaluation of non-current assets 51,333 4,065

Doubtful debt expense 15,129 29

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (17,333) (24,632)

Resources received free of charge 2,001 -

(Increase)/decrease in assets:

Current

Receivables (281,910) 46,141

Project advances 16,930 (3,315)

Prepayments (7,681) 844

Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:

Current

Payables 34,053 (31,687)

Employee entitlements 13,122 (2,573)

Accrued expenses 24,219 27,510

Income received in advance 409,815 -

Non-Current

Employee entitlements 4,114 3,706

Change in GST in receivables/payables 1,304 -

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (809,148) (1,007,446)

25 Commitments for expenditure

(a) Project expenditure commitments

Project expenditure commitments, being contracted project expenditure additional to the

amounts reported in the financial statements, are payable as follows:

Within 1 year 409,815 -

The project commitments include amounts for:

Overseas projects 409,815 -

(b) Non-cancellable operating lease commitments

Within 1 year 13,598 3,779



26 Explanatory Statement

(i) Significant variations between actual revenues and expenditures for the financial year and revenues

and expenditures for the immediately preceding financial year.

Details and reasons for significant variations between actual results with the corresponding items of thepreceding yearare detailed below. Significant variations are considered to be those greater than 10% or $50,000.

2001 2000 Variance

Employee expenses 619,129 524,641 94,488

Administration 137,422 224,136 (86,714)

Communications 43,950 34,325 9,625

Depreciation 62,210 104,757 (42,547)

Direct project costs 803,348 265,633 537,715

Charges to provision for doubtful debts 15,129 29 15,100

Marketing - 95,139 (95,139)

Revaluation Decrement 51,333 4,065 47,268

Business development 43,379 11,331 32,048

Promotional expenses 42,122 12,354 29,768

Superannuation expense 54,655 43,760 10,895

Travel & accommodation expense 24,941 62,764 (37,823)

Commercial Project and Consulting Income 507,422 223,310 284,112

Commonwealth and other grants 345,758 6,466 339,292

Foreign exchange gain 17,378 24,693 (7,315)

Employee expenses

The variance is due to an increase in direct project activities, resulting in an increase in staff input

and the use of CASE employees instead of contractors for a number of functions.

Administration

The variance is due to improved timesheet and project control systems which have enabled costs to be charged

against jobs and activities in lieu of administration.

Communications

The variance is due to increased telecommunication traffic, including the internet and related systems, as adirect result of the increase in overseas project work.

Depreciation

The variance is due to office and computer systems nearing their estimated useful life.

Direct project costs

The variance is due to revised accounting and job costing systems, enabling an improved system of capturingdirect project related costs and a substantial increase in project activity and costs.

Charges to provision for doubtful debts

The variance is due to an assessment of increased risk of not receiving all of payments at the end of businessprojects and related activities.

Marketing

The variance is due to the reclassification of marketing expenses to promotional expenses, businessdevelopment and other activities. Also overseas representatives costs being charged directly to projects.

Revaluation decrement

The variance is due Indonesian project equipment being revalued in accordance with the board policy ofrevaluing assets to their recoverable value.



Explanatory Statement continued

Business development

The variance is due to a reallocation of some marketing activities to business development.

Promotional expenses

The variance is due to the reclassification of marketing expenses to promotional expenses and the upgrading of the CASE website.

Superannuation expense

The variance is due to the increase in employee salaries.

Travel & accommodation expense

The variance is due to revised accounting and job costing systems which has enabled an improved system of

allocating travel costs to their direct projects. This item now captures costs associated with non project related travel.

Goods & services

The variance is due to a substantial increase in income for project and project consulting activities.

Commonwealth grant & contributions

The variance is due to the previous years Commonwealth and other grant income being treated as project income.

Projects resulting from grants are still managed as other projects.

Foreign exchange gain

The variance is due to the depreciation of the Australian dollar in relation to the US dollar.

2001 Estimates 2001 Actual Variance

Total cost of services 1,820,000 2,067,978247,978

Total revenue from ordinary activities 839,000 931,524 92,524

The increases are due to increased project activity with a corresponding increase in the cost of services during the financial year

and a revaluation decrement relating to the Indonesian project equipment.



27 Additional Financial Instrument Disclosures

(a) Interest Rate Risk Exposure

The following table details the Authority's exposure to interest rate risk as at the reporting date:

Weighted

Average Fixed

Effective Variable Interest Rate Non -

Interest Rate Interest Less than Interest

2001 % Rate 1 Year Bearing Total

Financial Assets

Cash assets 5.70% 312,854 - 3,114 315,968

Restricted cash assets 5.70% 98,734 - 98,734

Receivables - - 358,596 358,596

411,588 - 361,710 773,298

Liabilities

Payables - - 84,128 84,128

Accrued salaries - - 26,035 26,035

Income in advance 409,815 409,815

Employee entitlements - - 54,123 54,123

- - 574,101 574,101

2000

Financial assets 4.09% 181,370 53,634 94,069 329,073

Financial liabilities - - 96,192 96,192

(b) Credit Risk Exposure

All financial assets are unsecured.

Amounts owing by other government agencies are guaranteed and therefore no credit rate

risk exists in respect of those amounts. In respect of other financial assets the carrying amounts

represent the Authority's maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to those assets.

c) Net Fair Values

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements are not

materially different from their net fair values, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed

disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements.



2001 2000

$ $

28 Remuneration and Retirement Benefits of Members of the Accountable

Authority and Senior Officers

Remuneration of Members of the Accountable Authority

The number of members of the Accountable Authority, whose total of fees, salaries and

other benefits received, or due and receivable, for the financial year,

fall within the following bands are:

$

0 - 10,000 2 2

10,001 - 20,000 1 1

The total remuneration of the members of the Accountable Authority is: 30,700 30,700

Retirement Benefits of Members of the Accountable Authority

The following amounts in respect of the retirement benefits were paid or became payable for the financial year:

1. Total contributions to Gold State and West State Superannuation Schemes 19 18

No member of the Accountable Authority is a member of the Superannuation

and Family Benefits Act Scheme.

Remuneration of Senior Officers

The number of Senior Officers other than the members of the Accountable Authority, whose total

of fees, salaries and other benefits received, or due and receivable, for the financial year

fall within the following bands are:

$

150,001 - 160,000 1 1

The total remuneration of senior officers is: 157,568 155,000

Retirement Benefits of Senior Officers

The following amounts in respect of retirement benefits were paid or became payable for the financial year:

Total contribution to Gold State Superannuation Scheme and West State

Superannuation Scheme. 17,608 15,590

No Senior Officers are members of the Superannuation and Family Benefits Act Scheme.

29 Remuneration of Auditor

The total fees paid or due to the auditors or the Authority for the financial year are as follows:

Office of the Auditor General - external auditors. 8,250 11,000


PERFORMANCE INDICATORSFor the Year Ended 30 June 2001

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The Authority's mission is to be the international centre for the promotion, application andtransfer of renewable energy in developing countries.

CASE promotes the application of solar energy technology in developing countries incollaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), andencourages the development of the solar energy industry within the state and inAustralia.

CASE has developed both efficiency and effectiveness indicators to measure itsperformance. The effectiveness indicator illustrates the Authority's achievements inrelation to meeting its outcome. The efficiency indicators show the relationshipbetween the resources used and the outputs produced which contributed to thedesired outcomes.

Outcome : The development of the solar energy industry in Australia and in developing countries.

Output : Promotion, development and application of solar energy.

EFFECTIVENESS

CASE aims to achieve this outcome by:1. Assisting developing countries in developing sustainable energy technology;2. Encouraging the development of sustainable energy technologies within Australia;3. Co-operating with the private sector in managing and participating in projects involving sustainable energy technology in developing countries;4. Identifying market opportunities for Australian Involvement in international projects;5. Promoting the use of sustainable energy to assist communities in developing countries to improve their economic and industrial development.

All stakeholders (domestic and international) were surveyed to determine their satisfactionwith CASE achieving its outcome. The responses rate was 61% as 59 stakeholders (51domestic and 8 international) were surveyed with 36 responses (28 domestic and 8international) received.

Survey questions International ordomestic

Satisfactionpercentage

Assisting developing countries in developing sustainable technology. International 100

Encouraging the development of sustainable energy technology within Australia. Domestic 71.4

Cooperating with the private sector in managing and participating in projects involvingsustainable energy technology in developing countries.

Domestic andInternational

80.6

Identifying market opportunities for Australian involvement in international projects. Domestic 78.6

Promoting the use of sustainable energy to assist communities in developing countries toimprove their economic and industrial development.

International 100

This is the first time these effectiveness indicators have been reported, consequently comparative figures are not available.

EFFICIENCYCost 1999/2000 2000/2001

Average cost per hour of professional services rendered $158 $161Average cost per energy system project installed or initiated $212,253 $254,814Average cost per industry services information and communication delivered $72 $68

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