methodology for assessing quality infrastructure for renewable energy technologies in developing...

Methodology for AssessingQuality Infrastructure

for Renewable Energy Technologies in Developing Countries

George Kelly – Sunset Technology Inc. 2 Oct 2014

Project #120350

• Seeking to prioritize activities for support of RE technology adoption in developing countries

• Desire to develop standardized methodology for evaluating options and selecting most effective methods of support

• Based on input from international experts on RE technology (IEC Technical Committees)

Elements of REQI

4-step process

• Basic concept is logical and straightforward

• Concentrates on asking the correct questions

• Links responses to the most appropriate actions based on Market Stage and existing REQI elements

Step 1: Basic QuestionsFour questions on market demand, financing policy, standardization and manufacturing capacity

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

Step 2: Market StageThe market stage (introduction, growth, consolidation, maturity) is determined on the basis of the

responses to the Basic Questions

Step 3: Specific QuestionsOn the basis of the market stage identified, a further detailed set of questions needs to be answered

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

Step 4: Tailored RecommendationsDepending on the responses to the Specific Questions, the market stage can be further refined and a

set of prioritized actions for improving QI for a given country identified.

Performance m

onitoring for every stage

Step 1 – Basic Questions

• Must correlate to market stage descriptions (introduction, growth, consolidation, mature)– Identifying characteristics at each stage – Based on key situational components (KSCs)

which are the most indicative of market stage– Not necessarily about QI; more about ability for

market to develop

Key Situational Components(the Four Questions)

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

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

Key Situational Component Introduction Growth Consolidation MaturityMarket demand There is an initial

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 certifications

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

Extensive standards encouraging quality improvements are adopted; participation in standards development; full participation 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 StageMarket Stage Introduction Growth Consolidation Maturity

Minimum Score 1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Maximum Score 2.4 2.9 3.4 4.0

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

• These factors are used to prioritize recommended actions in step 4

Market Stage Ratings(based on average score)

1 8 15 22 29 36 43 50 57 64 71 78 85 92 99 1061131201271341411481551621691761831901972042112182252322392462531.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4 Question Scoring

Introduction

Growth

Consolidation

Maturity

Distribution is expected to be skewed to early market stages

Market introduction

Step 3: Specific questions

1. Question A2. Question B3. Question C4. Question D5. Question E

6. Etc.

Step 4: Tailored recommendations

1. Recommendation Priority 12. Recommendation Priority 2

3. Etc. Profile 1*

Profile 2

Profile 3


3. Etc.


3. Etc.

Market growth


6. Etc.

Profile 1

Profile 21. Recommendation Priority 12. Recommendation Priority 2

3. Etc.


3. Etc.

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

Standard profiles could be developed over time

Market maturity

Step 3: Specific questions


6. Etc.

Step 4: Tailored recommendations


3. Etc. Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3


3. Etc.


3. Etc. Profile 4


3. Etc.

Market consolidation


6. Etc.

Profile 1*

Profile 2 1. Recommendation Priority 12. Recommendation Priority 2

3. Etc.


3. Etc.

Standard profiles could be developed over time

Step 3 – Specific questions

• Different from basic questions– Responses are indicative of QI development

• Characterization of REQI Elements to identify subdivisions of specific needs within market stages– Most markets are expected to be in “introduction”

or “growth” stages– Must guide recommendations to specific needs of

the individual country– Must be indicative of which course of action will be

most effective

Situational Needs ProfileREQI Elements Introduction Growth Consolidation MaturityMarket 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 questions used in step 3 will be selected/edited from the list in Annex D• May be same questions or different questions for each market stage• Responses may not be sufficiently similar to justify “standard” profiles as

envisioned in previous discussions

Step 4 – Tailored recommendations

• Each country case will result in a set of priorities and recommended actions– REQI needed at each market stage is defined

based on IRENA references– Answers gathered in Step 3 are used to identify

REQI gaps based on KSCs in subject country– Actions are prioritized based on expected

results, time horizon, and available budget

General Categories of Actions(refined with IRENA model)

• Policy– Incentives– Standards– Licensing

• Standards process– Education– Participation

• Manufacturing support– QC equipment– Training

• Technical capability– Lab– Field

IRENA Model

Guidance for Recommended Actions (p.1)Broad areas of activity

Key capacity building needs

Introduction Growth Consolidation Maturity

Economic Support support QI support QI/Market

support QI/Market

bolster international QI

Financial support for product and market development

require certified imports

mfr incentives end user incentives requiring QI

link w/intl groups devloping QI

Performance Assurance

support demo projects

initiate testing begin product validation

lower govt support

Management of the certification system

build public awareness

local labs emulating intl stds

eqpt & system ratings/listing

reduce incentives

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

Introduction Growth Consolidation Maturity

Standards Process support continued 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 participation

international standards participation

Training fund training support training require accreditation

Access to information on standards and conformity assessment systems

Installation, operation and maintenance of RE systems

courses for practitioners

certified practitioners

training, inspection

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

courses for import inspectors


Key capacity building needs Introduction Growth Consolidation Maturity

Test Capability develop regional QI scheme

support unaccredited test labs

require accreditation

Laboratory and testing capabilities

colloborate w/other countries

regional QI development

approach intl stds test labs, certification,

Technical capacity for future standard development and performance monitoring

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

Prioritization of Actions

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

– Estimated cost ranges must be assigned to each type of action

Market Stage Weighting Factors

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

Market Stage Weighting Factor (MSWF)

Broad areas of activity Introduction Growth Consolidation Maturity

Economic Support 3 2 2 1

Performance Assurance 2 3 3 2

Standards Process3 3 2 1

Training 2 3 2 1

Test Capability1 2 3 3

Market Stage Weighting Factors Market Stage Weighting Factor (MSWF)Key capacity building needs Introduction Growth Consolidation MaturityFinancial support for product and market development 3 2 2 1Management of the certification system 2 3 3 2Communication 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 effective or (2) too complex

Conclusions• UNIDO is well positioned to provide capacity-building services

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

developing a methodology for evaluation 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 effectively improving REQI – By gaining an understanding of situational components, it is possible to

select the most cost-effective and beneficial actions that will improve QI • The methodology can be further optimized to guide the selection

of the best actions to improve REQI and achieve public policy objectives

PART 2

• If sufficient time is available for further discussion

• Possible utilization of conformity assessment with new IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE System)

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IECRE System• Indication of a need for international

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

• Evaluation against international standards– May use national or regional standards if no international

standard is available

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

expected lifetime

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

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IEC Roles & Responsibilities

• Standards Management Board (SMB)– Technical Committees => Write the standards– Manage nomination of experts and voting by National

Committees

• Conformity Assessment Board (CAB)– Assessment Schemes => Evaluate implementation of

standards in specific situations– Manage accreditation of Certifying Bodies

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IEC OrganizationIEC Central Office

Executive Committee

IECRE

Standardization Management Board

(SMB)

Conformity Assessment Board

(CAB)

Technical Committees(like TC82)

Technical Advisory Committees

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 Committee, REMCOverall management of the IECRE System

Officers + Executive, Scheme Chairs, IEC Gen. Sec

Expert Working Groups (WGs) – as needed

WE OMCWind Energy Operational Management Committee

National Members TC 88 + SC Liaison

ME OMCMarine Energy OperationalManagement Committee

National Members

SubCommittees + WGs

IECRE Secretariat Technical SupportAdministration

PV OMCPV Solar Operational Management Committee

Daily management of WE Scheme

SubCommittees +WGs

Daily management of ME Scheme

TC 114 + SC Liaison

Daily management of PV Scheme

National Members

SubCommittees + WGsTC 82 + SC Liaison

National Members (Countries)

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Aspects of Certification

• Design Phase

• General • Site conditions evaluation• Design evaluation• Equipment evaluation • Structural and electrical

evaluation

• Implementation Phase

• Installation surveillance• Output characteristics

measurement• Commissioning surveillance• Operation and maintenance

surveillance


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

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PV Standards for Assessment

Module - 61215 / 61730Inverter - 62109 / 62891BOS - 62093 + others

Manufacturing Quality – 82/800/NP

System Design - 62548 / 62738Installation – local codesCommissioning - 62446 / 61829Operation – 61724 + TBDMaintenance – NWIP


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International Electrotechnical CommissionTechnical Committee 82 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems

IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE System)

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Market Stage Ratings(based on average score)

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