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Advancing Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Bangladesh 🇧🇩 intec is geared to play a pivotal role in Bangladesh's energy sector development, supporting the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB). This collaboration advances with the signing of a new agreement for the 'Madunaghat – Bhulta 765kV Transmission Line Project (UHV)', funded by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 📅 When Did This Happen? The contract was inked this May in Dhaka, marking a significant step forward in our collaborative efforts. 🔍 Project Plans? Over the next three years, intec will be involved in: - Conducting extensive feasibility study covering technical, economic, financial, environmental, and social aspects. - Preparing tender documents and steering the tendering process. 🎯 Project Goals: - Evaluate viability of one of Bangladesh's first 765 kV transmission line systems, greatly augmenting the nation’s energy transmission capabilities. - Enable efficient bulk power delivery from southern Bangladesh to key load centers across the nation, strengthening overall energy reliability and security. 🛠️ Here's How We'll Do It: - Conduct technical due diligence and market/demand analyses to identify interconnection capacity. - Undertake system planning studies and preliminary line route surveys. - Execute engineering studies and preliminary design of key infrastructure over a 250 km stretch. - Conduct system protection, communication, and control studies. - Perform comprehensive assessments including economic, financial, social, institutional, regulatory, legal, and environmental impacts. - Develop a procurement plan, delivery strategy, and support through the tendering phases. As we work towards improving Bangladesh's energy transmission infrastructure, we believe this initiative marks the beginning of many such projects and engagements for the region. Take part in witnessing the progression of Bangladesh’s energy trajectory. ⤴ GOPA Consulting Group #GOPAGroup #EnergyTransition #EnergyTransmission #UHV #Bangladesh #AIIB #InnovationInEnergy #PowerSystems

🔌 Powering Progress: working for Grid Electrification in Uganda 🇺🇬 We are pleased to announce the recent formalisation of our engagement with the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) Grid Electrification program in Uganda, funded by the The World Bank Group. The signing took place in the month of May at Kampala with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda). Our engagement over the next 7 years, will span the entire project cycle from initial planning, design, procurement process, final construction supervision, and post construction phase. The goal is to create a more robust and extensive electrical network that will power communities across Uganda, making energy access more reliable and widespread.  Our aim is to achieve at least 1,000,000 connections, spanning across close to 6000 kms of voltage network, helping improve the quality of life and boost economic development by connecting thousands of households and businesses to the grid. 🌐 Having taken the first step in this journey, intec is committed to managing this project comprehensively. How do we plan to do it? ·      Preparing of a country-wide detailed engineering plan,  ·      Prioritizing and integrating electrification schemes district wise, for more effective grid densification, intensification and expansion, ·      Detailed engineering designs of the high priority zones, ·      Specs, standards, and quality assurance for processes, material, and equipment.  ·      Support in contracting and implementation, ·      Advanced GIS technologies and a state-of-the-art Project Information and Implementation Management System (PIIMS), ·      Data, processes and systems that reflects the present and future status of electrical infrastructure, ensuring each district is carefully considered for grid enhancement, and overseeing the entire implementation. intec is committed to the seamless execution of this project. Ensuring that all potential consumers are connected. 👁️🗨️ Watch this space for updates as we progress, sharing milestones and key outcomes of our journey in Uganda. Stay connected with us for more insights and developments on this endeavour of ours. GOPA Consulting Group #GOPAGroup #PowerSystemsDevelopment #UtilityInfrastructure #EnergyAccess #ElectricalEngineering

🔔 We at GOPA – Intec, are excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Team Leader for our project in Haiti for the control and supervision of the design and construction of two PV plants in the Caracol Industrial Park.  We are seeking a highly experienced engineer who can lead our team in Haiti. The ideal candidate will have experience in the design of renewable projects and must have at least three references in the construction supervision of large grid-connected solar PV plants with battery storage. They must be French speakers. 🌎 If the candidate is from outside Haiti/the Americas, they must be carrying an American/European passport. If you have a proven track record in these areas and are passionate about contributing to the improvement of access to electricity in Haiti, we would love to hear from you.  Join us in making meaningful impact and advancing sustainable energy solutions. To apply, kindly send your most updated CV to ecaterina.demian@gopa-intec.de

Visiting the Milan Control Room was an insightful experience, showcasing the advanced IDMS platform and the innovative MiNDFlex project. The insights gained on energy transition and grid management were truly valuable. #EnergyInnovation #SmartGrids #CollaborativeFuture  

📢 Grant Call for Stand-Alone Solar SMEs ☀️ Jointly implementing the ECOWAS Commission Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) alongside GOPA AFC and other consortium members, we intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants are thrilled to launch the second grant call for applications for #offgrid solar companies in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. 🌍⚡ After the success of our initial pilot, ROGEAP is poised to expand sustainable energy access across the West African region, including the Sahel countries of Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, and Mauritania. Our focus is on creating a vibrant regional market for off-grid solar products, supporting #valuechain stakeholders, and enhancing access to finance. 🌱💡 Startups, early-stage, and established businesses in the OGS sector can access grant amounts ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 250,000 across three grant categories: Matching Grants, Market Entry, and Performance-Based Grants. This opportunity is available to eligible off-grid solar enterprises and startups within the ECOWAS region and the four Sahel countries, aiming to deploy OGS solutions. Female-owned or led business startups and existing solar companies in the eligible countries are especially invited to submit an expression of interest here: Second Call for Expression of Interest (https://lnkd.in/edq-UxyP)  📝 Don’t miss this chance to bridge the energy access gap, illuminate rural communities, and unlock a future filled with possibilities through solar energy.🔋 For more information, visit the official ROGEAP webpage: https://rogeappfm.org/ GOPA Consulting Group Rogeap PFM TSC GLOBAL Bah Blesson & Company #GOPAGroup #GrantOpportunity #SolarSMEs #OffGridEnergy #SustainableEnergy #ROGEAP #SolarPower #EnergyAccess #FemaleEntrepreneurs #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransformation

🌿 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reaffirm our commitment to integrating energy projects with the environment throughout their life cycles. 🌱 We strive to maintain a balance between human needs and the natural world, developing solutions that honour both. Our sustainability approach is built on pillars of technical, economic, strategic, and environmental expertise. We pride ourselves on being Carbon Neutral and actively support the global transition to renewable and sustainable energy. 🌎 🌾 On this day, we focus on regenerating land and resources through our clean, renewable, sustainable energy solutions, working towards #LandRestoration in terms of resource dependence and efficiency.  Through our projects, we have connected hundreds of acres of land with networks of solar mini-grids. Our work in clean electricity from renewable energies, encourages the use of electric cookstoves and helps transition away from conventional means of cooking, preventing deforestation for firewood.  In Europe, our solar PV plants contribute positively by shading underlying vegetation, which supports both land vitality and biodiversity. We remain committed to working with communities to ensure that development is sustainable and environmentally conscious. 🌍 Join us as we continue to work towards a sustainable future, ensuring our projects contribute positively to the environments and communities we serve. #GopaGroup GOPA Consulting Group #EnvironmentDay2024 #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #LandRestoration #GOPAIntec #EcoFriendly #CarbonNeutral #GenerationRestoration

The Georgian Energy Sector Reform Programme (GESRP), an #EU-funded technical support programme for the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, managed by KfW and implemented by intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants, participated in this year's #EuropeDay celebrations. Our booth was a focal point for engaging attendees in understanding energy efficiency and renewable energy, outlining EU standards, and demonstrating practical #energyconservation measures. The event was an opportunity for direct interaction, allowing participants to ask detailed questions, engage in masterclasses, and win thematic prizes. Here's what we featured at our booth: 🧠 Engaging Quizzes: Participants tested their knowledge on renewable energy and energy efficiency, gaining insights into EU's contributions to these sectors. 🔌 Appliance Sorting Challenge: This activity helped attendees learn about the energy consumption of various appliances, emphasizing energy efficiency. 🎲 Energy Lotto: Through this game, attendees learned important facts about energy consumption and conservation. 🖼️ Innovative Exhibition: We displayed the latest advancements in energy-efficient tools and materials. 🏠 Build an Energy-Efficient House: This interactive activity educated participants on the construction of energy-efficient homes. 🎟️  Thematic Lottery: Participants answered quiz questions to win special themed gifts. The GESRP aims to align Georgia's energy policies with EU standards by enhancing legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks. It focuses on strengthening capacity across the energy sector, particularly in implementing greater #energyefficiency and promoting a more open and competitive power market, which is crucial for enhancing the country’s #energysecurity. Our booth at EU Day provided an invaluable platform to showcase these initiatives and their impact on Georgia's energy landscape. It was visited by over 300 people, including programme stakeholders and EU ambassadors in Georgia.  This event underscored the critical role of community involvement in driving energy reforms aligned with EU standards. Learn more about our work and the EU’s support in Georgia here: EU's Support in Georgia 🇬🇪 #CollaborativeAction #AgentsofChange #EnergyPolicy #InclusiveAction #EnvironmentalInnovation #SustainableConstruction #EnergyTransition  #EUClimateAction #GeorgiaSustainability

🇬🇪 The newest edition of the Georgian Energy Sector Reform Programme (GESRP) quarterly newsletter is here, which provides a detailed overview of our program's progress and initiatives. This issue spotlights #EnergyEfficiency in Buildings, reflecting the #EU’s focus on energy efficiency as essential for mitigating climate change and building a resilient energy infrastructure. The programme focussed on workstreams such as #EnergyEfficiency, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, #ReneawableEnergy, #PowerMarket, and communications and visibility as a cross-cutting activity. GESRP, financed and supported by the #EU and KfW, being implemented by an international consortium led by intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants, is dedicated to assisting Georgia in aligning with the EU’s trajectory toward a more liberalized, secure, and #climatefriendly energy sector. Significant progress has been made in enhancing building energy standards across Georgia. The GESRP team has developed and drafted 12 bylaws related to Energy Efficiency in Buildings and are designed to improve energy performance calculations, establish rules for the use of energy performance software, and set guidelines for energy efficiency certification. With several bylaws already in effect and others on the way, we are steadily advancing our regulatory framework. 🏢 Expanding beyond regulations, GESRP has initiated extensive training programs aimed at equipping architects, designers, and installers with the necessary skills to meet these new standards. Our efforts extend beyond Tbilisi, reaching out to municipalities throughout Georgia to maximize our impact. 🌐 In this edition, we also highlight the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP) of Georgia, which outlines our path to energy neutrality by 2050. Additionally, the introduction of the Georgian Energy Efficiency Certification Buildings (GEECB) software tool is set to revolutionize compliance and performance tracking in the construction sector. 🏗 For a more detailed exploration of our efforts and to stay informed about what’s next for GESRP, we invite you to read the full newsletter. 📎 #EuropianUnion KfW #GESRP #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableDevelopment #EUinGeorgia #EnergyInnovation

📺 Coverage by @RTG Guinea: GOPA-intec’s support in Guinéa mini-grid development project. The collaboration with @AGER and African Development Bank Group in the development of Guinea's #EnergyAccess ecosystem marks a significant step forward in rural development. intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants, as part of technical assistance to AGER (Agence Guinéenne d´Èlectrification Rurale) has finalized 45 feasibility studies to connect localities that did not have prospects of being connected to the national grid. The forthcoming call for tenders for the first 16 localities underscores the project’s commitment to a #sustainabledevelopment approach with #solarenergy as the primary source of electricity. 🔅 ⚡ “This journey is taken in close collaboration with the local populations, who are encouraged to take charge of their future with our support. Our project extends beyond the electrification of 16 localities and 80,000 people. It is a comprehensive initiative aimed at stimulating economic and social development through institutional partnerships and the mobilization of the private sector.” – Dr. Robert Fabien, Project Manager. The validation workshop for the study was held in Conakry on 2 May 2022 and saw the active participation of over 40 key stakeholders, including high-ranking government officials, representatives from major international donors, and private sector partners. Their collective insights and commitment are pivotal in driving this #developmental initiative for rural Guinea. A big thank you to all intec contributors, partners and donors! 😀 GOPA Consulting Group        #GOPAGroup #RuralDevelopment #GuineaEcosystem #RenewableEnergy #EconomicDevelopment #SocialDevelopment #InstitutionalPartnerships #PrivateSectorEngagement #EnergyAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #SolarEnergy

🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 To strengthen our team in the Power Systems Department, we are looking for a 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹) to be based at our Abu Dhabi Engineering Office. 🏢 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆: intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Abu Dhabi, UAE 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: As a 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹), you will work closely with TRANSCO and other utilities in the UAE to design and review designs for substations at all voltage levels and their associated cable connections. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲: ✅ Leading the design and review of electrical substations and associated cable connections. ✅ Cooperating with other disciplines to ensure timely, competitive, and achievable solutions. ✅ Participating in the definition of system and/or specifications. ✅ Coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients. ✅ Applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve technical problems. ✅ Contributing to and participating in formal and informal design reviews and the development of engineering solutions. ✅ Executing the design of substations to realize the project goals. ✅ Creating designs that meet client specifications within given constraints. ✅ Collecting and analyzing information to provide timely reports to management and other users. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: ✅ Minimum B.E/B.Tec degree in Electrical Engineering. ✅ Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least five years' experience in a similar role working with TRANSCO and other utilities in the UAE. ✅ Experience with related software packages. ✅ Approved as a senior TRANSCO designer/engineer. 👉 To apply and learn more about the position and required qualifications, please visit: Lead Designer (Electrical) | intec - GOPA-International Energy Consultants UAE | LinkedIn 🌿 #PowerSystems #EngineeringJobs #CareerOpportunity #ElectricalDesign #AbuDhabi #EnergyConsulting #TRANSCO #SubstationDesign