Assessing the Resilience of the Power Sector in Djibouti to Climate Risk Tender, USA - 97534173

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Country : USA

Summary : Assessing the Resilience of the Power Sector in Djibouti to Climate Risk

Deadline : 14 Mar 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 97534173

Document Ref. No. : 0002007041

Competition : ICB

Financier : International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tenders are invited for Assessing the Resilience of the Power Sector in Djibouti to Climate Risk

Djibouti's Vision 2035 outlines an ambitious transition to 100% renewable energy sources by 2035. To achieve this; Djibouti has taken significant steps to restructure its electricity sector; introducing the Independent Producers Act and establishing a national regulator. Furthermore; Djibouti has invested in transitioning its power generation from thermal to renewable resources. Currently; up to 70% of Djibouti's electricity supply is imported from neighboring Ethiopia through the Djibouti-Ethiopia Power System Interconnection; with plans to strengthen this capacity via the World Bank-supported second Djibouti-Ethiopia Power System Interconnection Project. This Technical Assistance (TA); by supporting creation of a conducive environment for private investors; will help facilitate renewable energy deployment; and lower the cost of electricity production; benefiting consumers. Djibouti is increasingly vulnerable to climate change effects. The country is facing increasing climate risks such as floods; droughts; heat waves and earthquakes. Djibouti is one of the most water-scarce nations in the world with supply currently imported from eastern Ethiopia and other part being supplied from sea water desalination plant. Domestic water supply is more and more saline due to sea water infiltration in the drinking water reservoirs. The effects of climate change are exacerbating vulnerabilities; particularly through rising sea levels; extreme temperatures; and unpredictable rainfall patterns. This situation calls for an urgent shift to a more resilient and adaptive growth model. Although not enough data exist; high temperatures in Djibouti is estimated to adversely affect the efficiency of power generation and the durability of power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Persistent high temperatures significantly challenge the efficiency and reliability of the country's power transmission and distribution infrastructure; inducing increased electrical resistance in transmission lines; which leads to higher line losses; reduced power delivery efficiency; and strains the transmission system; resulting in elevated energy costs and potential shortages. Additionally; the heat accelerates infrastructure aging; heightens the risk of failures; and increase maintenance frequency and replacements. Moreover; in extreme heat conditions such as in summer; the risk of transmission infrastructure equipment overheating and failure escalates; which could cause unplanned outages and compromise the stability of the power grid. In 2019; the power system experienced 9 h 22 min of power shortage on a frequency of 13.93. Most of power outages are due to interruption of power supply from the interconnection in summer. SAIDI and SAIFI indexes from 2019 indicates 9.5 hours interruption over 13.93 times.

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