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Feasibility Studies and Design of 400kV Interconnection Standardisation Project (in association with AF Consult, Switzerland)

Feasibility Studies and Design of 400kV Interconnection Standardisation Project (in association with AF Consult, Switzerland)

Name of Client: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

Narrative Description of Project: The main objective of the study was to conduct technical, economic, environmental and financial analysis of the 400kV interconnection standardization project traversing Kenya – Uganda – Rwanda aimed at facilitating regional energy trade of more than 150MW.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Our Staff: The scope of this assignment included the following:

  1. Analysis and design for the proposed high voltage (400kV) transmission line and the associated terminal substations
  2. Preparation of a bankable document for the project to enable securing of funds from the financing agencies
  3. Preparation of tender documents for construction of the lines and substations related to the project
  4. Preparation of terms of reference and Request for Proposal for the procurement of project management and works supervision consultants
  5. Identification and assessment of potential and social impacts and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
  6. Establishment of an appropriate system use wheeling charges model / framework for the promotion of power trade in the region
  7. Documentation review to make an assessment of energy supply and demand of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda import/export potential within the region with focus on the market situation upto year 2035.

Country: Kenya

Location within Country: Nakuru County

Start Date: 2015

Completion Date: 2016