Different Vitality Enhancement BOARD
2nd Ground, OPF Making G-5/2 Islamabad.
www.aedb.orgTable of Contents
one. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3
one.one Track record on Net Metering .................................................................................. four
1.2 Overview of Present Regulatory Ecosystem for Internet Metering in Pakistan .......... 5
1.three Latest Standing of Implementing Web Metering in Pakistan ....................................... 6
1.4 Net Metering Marketing Plan......................................................................... 6
2. CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLERS OF Photo voltaic PV Programs FOR NET
METERING Routine ....................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Privileges with the Accredited Venders/Installers/Provider Providers ............................. eight
2.two Function of Accredited Venders/Installers/Support Vendors ............................................ 8
three. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATION/ PRE-QUALIFICATION OF
Suppliers/ SUPPLY/Company Corporations ............................................................. 11
4. Course of action CERTIFICATE FOR Photo voltaic PV / WIND Method INSTALLERS
.................................................................................................................................... thirteen
four.1 Submission of Paperwork..................................................................................... thirteen
four.two Evaluation of Paperwork ...................................................................................... 141. Introduction
Development of different and Renewable Electrical power (ARE) primarily based dispersed generation on
net-metering is currently being considered as a favorable and feasible means of supplying reduction in
latest energy crises. The concept of Internet-metering continues to be properly implemented in
quite a few nations round the world and continues to be acknowledged as one of the most promising
software of solar energy specifically. To aid prompt advertising of captive and Web
metering principles, governments of various nations around the world have declared numerous policy
steps, sector mechanisms and incentives for the customers.
International expertise indicates that promotion of Web metering has resulted in earning significant
proportion of your domestic, professional and industrial sector electrical energy customers self-reliant
in meeting their energy desires. The Global Solar PV Sector Outlook 2016 suggests that
share of solar PV primarily based net metering installations are major contributors in the overall solar PV
potential put in in a lot of the countries. This share in several countries is: Germany
seventy three%, Italy 78%, China 70%, United states of america 78%, Japan sixty three%, Spain 15%, Austria ninety%, India 23% and so on.
Many market place mechanisms and incentives are being introduced by these governments to
market Internet metering at shoppers‟ level.
Web metering primarily based photo voltaic apps not only lessen the stress more than the countrywide grid but
also guidance in escalating overall generation capability, lessening fuel import Invoice, lowering
emissions of greenhouse gases and strengthening the national grid by minimizing line losses
and also increasing big deployment of solar apps. Included economic Rewards like
development of position possibilities, developing production base and growth of allied
industries have also been professional globally. The federal government of Pakistan (GoP) intends to
promote net metering while in the place to generate electricity on the load facilities, manage
increasing electrical energy demand, conserve Power and to generate surroundings pleasant
energy.
At the time propagated, The online metering will permit massive proportion on the domestic, industrial,
agriculture and industrial sector electrical energy shoppers to meet major share of their energy
requires at their own individual and feed electric power on the grid from time to time when It's not necessarily desired by them. This
is not going to only lessen the stress around the nationwide grid but will even assistance in increasing In general
era capacity, lessening gas import bill, decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases and
strengthening the nationwide grid by reducing line losses in addition to increasing key
deployment. The power sector might be benefitted by reduction within the desire for electrical energy
and supporting a cleaner Electrical power potential and lessening strain over the grid‟s distribution
infrastructure that might also translate into lessening energy loss from transmitting voltage
about long distances.
Aside from remaining advantageous for the government and its electric power providers agencies, net metering
is additionally beneficial for that consumers also. The electrical power buyers can gain pursuing
by switching to Internet metering manner:I. Makes household photo voltaic Electrical power system ownership even more appealing and reasonably priced
For several households. It may preserve homeowners 1000s of rupees a year on their
utility expenses, and it tends to make the process of accounting with the Strength flowing to and from
the utility less difficult and simpler to administer.
II. Economic Credit history for Additional Solar energy Made by the Dispersed Generator.
III. Extra electrical power now offsets energy you would probably normally must purchase at total
retail prices. This tends to make proudly owning your own making program even more Charge
successful.
IV. Makes a number of societal Added benefits for all ratepayers which have been normally not accounted
for by the utility Examination, including: community health and fitness Positive aspects, work and
downstream financial effects, industry rate impacts, grid security Positive aspects, and h2o
financial savings.
Internet Metering is often a win-get choice for all. The Federal Authorities is thus intends to
aggressively promote the idea all around the place. For that reason, the Federal
Government has decided to engage private sector businesses that could be Qualified for
setting up Web metering centered photo voltaic PV units. This RFP is issued inviting fascinated
providers to post their proposals and qualifications and obtain registered with AEDB as
Accredited installers.
1.one History on Web Metering
Internet Metering is undoubtedly an incentive scheme for shoppers of an electric grid related to Dispersed
Era, normally by means of renewable Vitality sources. Net Metering aims at maximizing
the utilization of the renewable procedure put in at The patron‟s premises as a result of off-using
energy by means of the electric grid at hrs if the production of the method exceeds the
customer‟s personal use. A purchaser who installs an on-web-site renewable Electrical power
generator, largely for lessening his individual grid usage, is now permitted to provide any
surplus energy models from his installation into the electric power grid. These units are recorded and
are in a while “netted-off” (i.e., subtracted) in opposition to the models consumed from the grid. During this
way, a Internet Metering plan gives an incentive to consumers to set up decentralized
renewable Electrical power units since it gives them the understanding that they are going to reap the benefits of any
electric power created from the method, either by way of have usage or by means of feeding
it to the grid.
Within this state of affairs, a bi-directional electric powered meter is positioned concerning the consumer‟s connection
place and also the grid and information any models drawn within the grid or fed in to the grid.Figure 1: Normal Web-Metering Relationship: Consumption - Generation = Billed
sum
A different plan greatly deployed utilizes the Feed-in Tariff. In such a procedure, yet another
meter is placed immediately following the renewable Strength era unit and is also monitored with the
utility corporation. This permits the utility corporation to observe the electric power produced and
provided to the grid with the pliability to established a distinct tariff for these units. In The buyer
case, this essentially brings about the consumer having two different connections While using the utility
company: A person for monitoring of renewable Power production and A further just one for recording
of Vitality consumed.
Feed-in Tariff techniques commonly supply extra incentives which include lasting obtain
agreements with confirmed grid accessibility. The goal of this type of plan is to advertise expenditure
within the renewable Electricity methods on a little to medium scale via certain returns.
Determine 2: Regular Feed-in Tariff Link: Intake = Billed total;
Generation = Billed volume
In Pakistan, Federal Government has permitted Internet Metering and encouraging consumers in
domestic, industrial, industrial and agriculture sector to set up photo voltaic PV and wind primarily based
devices at their premises / rooftops and connect to the program in their concerned distribution
corporation (DISCO) for Web metering.
1.2 Overview of Existing Regulatory Natural environment for Web Metering in Pakistan
NEPRA declared National Electric Electric power Regulatory Authority (Alternate & Renewable
Electricity) Dispersed Technology and Net Metering Laws, 2015, vide S.R.O 812
(one)/2015, on September 1, 2016 (Restrictions). With this, NEPRA has authorized and put into
result Internet metering strategies for solar and wind generation of around 1MW. As per theRegulations, Internet metering routine would make it possible for clients with a three-phase electricity
connection to obtain monetary Advantages by offsetting at the very least a component in their power bills by
generating energy. The course of action for Web metering is comprised of five measures which includes:
1) submission of software by The buyer,
2) specialized critique of application by DISCO,
3) signing of Web metering arrangement,
four) payment of interconnection prices by The buyer,
five) sale/acquire of electricity.
Under the Net Metering routine, a meter capable of recording power flows in both of those directions
(bi-directional) are going to be utilised. This kind of meter information readings when individuals are drawing
energy through the utility‟s grid (that may be, applying extra energy than they are making) in addition to
when Vitality is shipped towards the grid (which is, using a lot less Power than These are creating). Even so,
You can find also provision that two independent meters is often mounted which separately document
inflow and outflow of energy. The balance of units (net of consumed from and feed in to
the grid) is going to be taken care of after every 3 months.
The scheme stated inside the Restrictions also outlines the procedure less than which, each generators
and distribution organizations, ought to function, including the timeline for approvals.
1.three Present-day Position of Employing Net Metering in Pakistan
The concept of Web Metering is currently being promoted all around the country. AEDB along with
other stakeholders from the public and private sector like NEPRA, NTDC, DISCOs, Energy
Division, Ministry of Electrical power, FBR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of
Commerce, Ministry of Industries, Provincial Governing administration Departments, Renewable and
Different Power Affiliation of Pakistan (REAP), Photo voltaic High quality Basis (SQF),
Pakistan Solar Affiliation and so on. have been advertising and marketing net metering in Pakistan. Resulting from
steady guidance and efforts by all stakeholders, thus far, NEPRA has issued 191 generation
licenses of approx. cumulative 4.5 MW photo voltaic PV for Internet metering connections.
one.four Net Metering Advertising Application
The Power Division, Ministry of Electricity (MoE) desires to promote installation of Dispersed
Technology Programs on net metering (DG Facilities) during the place. In this particular regard, a fresh
shopper friendly system for set up of solar energy technology units for dispersed
generation (DG) amenities has long been introduced under the Web-Metering framework authorized
by NEPRA for DG units around 250 KW with the target of advertising clear energy,
introducing time-productive approach, guaranteeing adherence to NEPRA‟s Distribution Code and
AEDB‟s high-quality specifications and shielding customers from substandard support shipping.
According to the procedure devised by MoE, only Qualified and empaneled vendors/ services companies
will likely be eligible for sale, set up and repair of PV photo voltaic panel dependent ability generationsystems of up to 250kW for distributed technology (DG) amenities related by netmeters into the distribution grid. Option Energy Growth Board (AEDB) is
mandated to invite applications from nicely reputed and qualified vendors/installers/service
providers for certification by AEDB for set up of Distributed Generation Amenities at
premises of fascinated buyers all over Pakistan in accordance Along with the provisions from the
Federal Government Insurance policies and NEPRA (Alternative and Renewable Electricity) Distributed
Generation and Internet Metering Regulations, 2015.2. CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLERS OF Photo voltaic PV Methods FOR Internet
METERING Routine
The MoE has wanted that AEDB shall shorter-checklist skilled/ certified sellers/installers/services
suppliers and provides a panel of vendors/installers/support suppliers to every DISCO for display
on Sites of DISCOs and AEDB. Only this panel of Qualified sellers/installers/services
companies is going to be eligible available for sale, set up and repair of PV photo voltaic panel dependent ability
generation methods for net metering all over Pakistan around 250kW.
MoE has even more directed the listing prepared by AEDB of certified
sellers/installers/service providers shall contain their complete Make contact with specifics as well as variety
and electricity (Watts) of connections/ programs they have got properly provided. The list shall be
in descending purchase on The idea of ability (wattage). AEDB continues to be designated to monitor
and make certain that the credentials are appropriately shown on DISCOs‟ Internet websites. The
consumer(s)/applicant(s) may have totally free option of selecting any of the
sellers/installers/company vendors Accredited by AEDB.
2.one Privileges with the Licensed Distributors/Installers/Support Providers
The Qualified suppliers/installers/support providers will enjoy next privileges due to
their certification/registration with AEDB:
1. Only AEDB Qualified distributors/installers/services vendors shall be eligible for
providing set up/ commissioning providers for net metering connections as many as 250
kW
2. Particulars and contact facts in the Qualified installers shall be revealed on AEDB‟s
Web site and DISCOs‟ websites and will be exhibited at other print or social networking
with endorsement as AEDB‟s Qualified installers.
3. Normal public and community / non-public sector companies shall be inspired to hunt
providers from Qualified installers only.
4. A suggestion letter to the general public sector corporations recommending the
installation of wind or solar PV devices in the Accredited installers.
five. Clients are predicted to have larger confidence in Qualified installers due to the critical
phrases of the customer agreement and certification by AEDB.
two.2 Pursuits being carried out from the Certified Sellers/Installers/Service Vendors
The Federal Govt foresees that each certified seller/installer/support company shall:
a) Stick to the provisions of the AEDB (Certification) Polices, 2017, Common
Functioning Treatments for Certification of distributors/installers/service suppliers for Net
Metering nearly 250 kW (SOPs) and Internet-Metering Reference Guide For Energy
Buyer and Installers (all files can be found at AEDB Website
www.aedb.org; SOPs are connected as Appendix-I to this doc);
b) Undertake „solar PV devices with net metering‟ advertising activities for generating
public consciousness, which include road demonstrates, distributing flyers, taking part in exhibitions,targeting industries/ academic establishments/ corporations, independently and
collectively for promotion of Internet metering throughout Pakistan. If needed, also participate
while in the training workshops and seminars;
c) Coordinate and perform with DISCOs, NEPRA and AEDB to develop the net metering
connections portfolio in any respect shoppers‟ levels all over place;
d) Act as one stop shop and supply expert services to The shoppers to approach their
applications for net metering from begin until the energization of net metering
connections as many as 250 kW.
e) Enter into a buyer settlement right before enterprise any installation operates or
provision of relevant products and services to The shopper. The structure of The client arrangement is
offered in AEDB (Certification) Rules, 2017. Compliance with warranties and
other stipulations set out in The shopper settlement shall be deemed for being an
obligation imposed on these kinds of Licensed installer below The shopper arrangement and these
laws;
f) Be certain compliance with warranties and high-quality/ basic safety expectations for tools and
set up, as specified by AEDB (Internet-Metering Reference Manual For Electricity
Shopper And Installers as available on AEDB Web site www.aedb.org) and
NEPRA;
g) Make certain compliance to the requirements as specified by NEPRA in its Laws for
net metering;
h) Supply soon after sale expert services for your duration of no less than one 12 months to The client for
operation and routine maintenance on the photo voltaic PV technique/ Web metering program mounted at
client(s)‟ facility. Be certain stick to-up with prospects for smooth operating of your
set up photo voltaic / Web metering method. Also coordinate with DISCOs for resolution of
grievances about metering on priority;
i) Stay accessible for responding into the queries/observations/complaints, if any through the
buyer(s).
two.three Soliciting Desire of Companies for Certification
AEDB has for that reason made a decision to solicit the desire of sellers/installers/company providers to
post their purposes together with all the information and documents (duly attested) as per
Alternative Power Advancement Board (Certification) Rules, 2017 and along with a
pay buy of Rs. five,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand), non-refundable inside the name of Alternate
Power Fund (AEF), as processing charge. Certification of vendors/installers/service vendors
are going to be selected The idea of responsiveness towards the eligibility criteria/ need as
specified in this doc. AEDB reserves the best to just accept or reject any or all purposes
for certification in step with Substitute Vitality Improvement Board (Certification)
Polices, 2017. AEDB reserves the legal rights to terminate the certification method with out
any prior see at any stage.
The application in full variety As well as in compliance to all prerequisites mentioned in this
doc must reach AEDB Head Workplace, Islamabad by November 29, 2017. Theapplications has to be tackled to CEO, AEDB. For any question, be sure to Call the Business of
Secretary, AEDB at following:
Secretary
Alternative Electrical power Progress Board
2nd Floor, OPF Constructing, G-five/2
Islamabad
Ph. No. 051-9222360-sixty one
Incomplete applications won't be entertained and won't be processed. Any
misinformation, Bogus and forged assertion will result in disqualification from staying Licensed/
pre-qualified and every other motion as per the relevant law.3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATION/ PRE-QUALIFICATION
OF Suppliers/ Provide/SERVICE COMPANIES
The suppliers/services vendors/companies/ joint ventures (owning capability to provide the complete
offer of companies such as study, design, offer of kit/ components, installation &
commissioning and put up installation back up aid viz-a-viz Procedure & upkeep
solutions for full procedure) with the next energy/ history could well be suitable for
certification, that will be for your period of a single 12 months and renewed every year depending on
satisfactory general performance:
i. Will need to have an Office environment in Pakistan and possess/ willing to establish at the very least one particular (one) suboffice/ dealership/ immediately after gross sales assistance Centre during the location of your DISCO where it
intends to complete enterprise;
ii. Has to be registered with PEC in proper class related to the value of the
Works and with Specialization codes like 1210 (Renewable Electrical power resources and
Programs), 1220 (Strength Organizing conservation and advancement);
iii. Should be registered with Income Tax and Gross sales Tax Departments (Connect NTN & STN
Registration Certificates supported by active NTN& STN);
iv. Must have area presence (in case of international company). Evidence of meaningful partnership
with an area PEC registered consulting organization (s) will likely be needed in The form of JV
agreement;
v. Has to be in photo voltaic organization for final a few a long time;
vi. Must have practical experience of completing photo voltaic systems (on-grid or off-grid) ideally
set up of at the very least ten solar driven programs throughout final a few (03) a long time (Connect
following documents to justify the practical experience claim):
(a) List of concluded and on-likely tasks with site, factors, dimensions/scope,
Charge, time period and share/ role (in case of Joint venture)
(b) Listing of Purchasers
(c) Style of Solar techniques installed
(d) Any additional doc to assist pertinent expertise
vii. Should have inventory of photo voltaic products as per requirements & technical specs permitted
by NEPRA and AEDB;
viii. Will need to have minimum normal annual turnover of Rs. three million (Connect satisfactory
doc like audited economic statements, tax declaration/ returns etc.). The audited
fiscal statements/reports of Global businesses making use of as JV associate should be
verified in the foreign Office environment from the respective firms of origin of the
Worldwide corporations;
ix. Must supply affidavit confirming that (a) applicant seller/company provider/agency/
three way partnership haven't been blacklisted by any government Office. (if ever
black outlined, then give the situation record, present standing on the organization regarding this
selection) (b) all the knowledge supplied by the applicant agency/ three way partnership are
accurate (c) the business will deliver appropriate solar equipment According to approvedstandards & specifications and (d) the firm will deploy staff According to project
need;
x. Must connect an unconditional lender assurance in favour of AEDB amounting to Rs.
one,000,000/- (Rupees One Million Only) as per structure supplied by AEDB;
xi. Price construction for shortlisted applicant will likely be as under:
1. 1 time Certification Cost Rs.one hundred,000/-
2. Once-a-year Renewal Price Rs.50,000/-
xii. Certification of the seller/support provider/business/ three way partnership shall be cancelled/
revoked by NEPRA on violation of NEPRA (Substitute and Renewable Vitality)
Dispersed Era and Net Metering Polices, 2015 OR violation of AEDB
excellent benchmarks, defrauding/ cheating a customer/ violation from the contract/
agreement with the customer. The bank ensure submitted to AEDB is going to be
encashed forthwith and The seller/assistance company/organization/ three way partnership shall continue being
black-mentioned for 2 many years.four. PROCEDURE Certification FOR SOLAR PV / WIND SYSTEM
INSTALLERS
AEDB has chose to invite purposes from properly reputed and capable
sellers/installers/services suppliers for certification by AEDB for the reason said higher than.
To procedure apps of the interested distributors/installers/assistance providers, AEDB has
geared up SOPs as put at Appendix-I to this document. The SOPs gives for an account
how apps will be invited/processed And the way certification approach are going to be completed.
The SOPs also state system for put up certification.
four.1 Submission of Paperwork
Intrigued companies/ Joint Ventures are requested to submit their proposals/programs along
with subsequent documents as per AEDB (Certification) Regulations, 2017 and information as
sought According to SOP in the Place of work of Chief Executive Officer, AEDB, Islamabad. The interested
companies/ Joint Ventures might collect extra information and facts and pre-qualification document from
Office environment with the undersigned throughout the working hrs.
Software sort (offered on AEDB‟s Internet site)
Authority letter/ board resolution along with the duplicate of CNIC/passport with the
applicant
Applicant‟s profile
Enterprise‟s certification of incorporation or registered partnership deed (as applicable)1
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration certification in suitable categories
suitable for renewable Strength and Electrical power setting up. Specialized codes as specified by
PEC for firms in solar PV / wind programs incorporate:
o EE-11 (Normal electrical operates & photo voltaic program)
o ME-07 (General mechanical will work & solar process)
NTN registration certificate
Income tax registration certification
In case of a global firm planning to undertake jobs below a three way partnership
with community businesses, facts of instruments/ agreements/ documents With this regard
Listing of workers along with CVs of solar/wind authorities (engineers and gurus)
which exhibits adequate suitable experience
Resume of national and Worldwide trainings and certifications received because of the
applicant and/ or its employees in solar PV / wind methods (on-grid, off-grid, hybrid
and so forth.)
List of marketplace standard computer software, equipment, devices and the like owned or employed by the
installers
Copies of audited financial reports for your lesser of three many years as well Check out as the period of
operations of the applicant; provided that, where up to date audited economical experiences
one
AEDB should have a preference for that installers to become corporate entities to ensure community availability in their
documents and their regulationare not offered, then up-to-date management accounts duly Licensed because of the Main
executive Business office in the event of the company or by managing husband or wife in case of the
partnership business or every other very similar designation
Duplicate of lender statements duly confirmed by the issuing bank for your lesser of 3 several years
plus the duration of functions of your applicant; provided that, exactly where the applicant just isn't
the business or partnership organization, then the financial institution statement during the name of applicant‟s
business duly confirmed through the issuing financial institution for the same period
Element of initiatives executed in photo voltaic PV / wind programs (on-grid, off-grid, hybrid) as
for each proforma at Annex-I
Right after product sales solutions mechanism/ methodology and element of soon after income support group,
plan for expert services / repairs / replacements
Deposit non-refundable application processing charge as a result of pay purchase or financial institution challan
within the identify of “Different Power Fund.
Information of venture units put in
four.2 Analysis of Documents
The analysis of proposals will likely be performed on The idea of applicant business(s)/joint
enterprise(s) responsiveness to the eligibility standards/ requirement. The method for certification
is explicitly said in the SOPs. Any misinformation, Wrong and forged statement submitted by
the applicant business(s)/joint venture(s) will bring on disqualification from becoming shortlisted/ prequalified and another action as per the applicable regulation.
The purposes / proposals in the applicant business(s)/joint venture(s) will likely be evaluated dependent
on criteria as per AEDB (Certification) Rules, 2017 as reproduced underneath:
Sr. Requirements Weight
one.
Enlistment for a agency with PEC in proper category applicable to the value
of the will work. Proper specialization codes consist of:
(i) EE11 Typical Electrical Operates & Photo voltaic Technique
(ii) ME07 General Mechanical Will work and Solar Technique
ten
2. Working experience of solar/wind job installations 20
3. Abilities/working experience of vital personnel/ team on payroll 10
4. Audited money reports/ financial institution assertion twenty
five. Following income solutions period of time, warranty interval, methodology of products and services/
repairs/ replacements and capabilities of right after income services crew twenty
six. Application, specialised gear and technical abilities with the business 5
7. Intercontinental certifications received as solar/wind installer ten
8. Amount of solar/wind installations that have been connected to the grid 05
The passing marks with the qualified applicant will probably be 70. Having said that, the qualifying applicant
shall should secure not less than 60% marks in Each individual of the above mentioned criteria from Sr.1-five.