Clinton Climate Initiative
Join the Clinton Climate Initiative’s knowledge sharing series on floating solar for islands, including an introductory webinar, and two mini-courses.
Kick-Off Webinar
Floating Solar: Part of the Solution for Island Nations?
December 3, 2020 | Two sessions: 11:00 a.m. GMT+4 and 10:00 a.m. GMT-5
REGISTER HERE FOR 11:00 A.M. GMT+4 SESSION
REGISTER HERE FOR 10:00 A.M. GMT-5 SESSION
Join the Clinton Climate Initiative for a webinar on floating solar for islands, covering FPV technology, markets, and floating solar’s potential for islands’ renewable energy transition. Hear from floating solar technology experts as well as those involved in developing floating solar projects in islands, including the Seychelles marine floating solar project.
This webinar will cover:
Floating PV — an introduction to a fast growing market
Technology trends
Cost trends
Current and future build patterns
Select case studies
Discussion of island states and their renewable energy context
Particular challenges for islands in power sector context
Isolated grids, low interconnectivity
Security of supply challenges
Climate risks and extreme weather/storm events
Procuring small-scale, grid-connected renewable energy systems: lessons learned from Seychelles’ marine floating solar project
Discussion — future and impact of floating solar in island nations
Join one of CCI’s mini-courses on floating solar for islands
Participation is free, but numbers are limited to ensure an interactive and high-quality experience. Priority given to those living/working in islands.
December 7-18, 2020
Register your interest and complete the short application here
Technical track: Aimed at solar practitioners and management and staff from the utility and regulators. Participants are expected to have a technical or engineering background with basic knowledge of electrical and power systems, as the course will provide a deeper dive into the key technical aspects associated with FPV fundamentals, design, and connection to the grid. The course will consist of four 2-3 hour webinars and take place from 7-10 December, 2020. To accommodate multiple time zones, participants can choose from one of two options. Sessions for the first time option will begin at 12 p.m. GMT+4, and sessions for the second option will begin at 10 a.m. GMT-4. See schedule below for more details.
Procurement & de-risking track: Aimed at policymakers, utility representatives, consultants, and other energy practitioners who are interested in de-risking and procuring floating solar projects in islands. This track will cover the basics of floating solar technology, but no prior technical knowledge is assumed. The course will consist of three two-hour modules and take place from 14-16 December, 2020. To accommodate multiple time zones, participants can choose from one of two options. Sessions for the first time option will begin at 12 p.m. GMT+4, and sessions for the second option will begin at 10 a.m. GMT-4. See schedule below for more details.
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Course track |
Module |
Session Date |
Option 1 Start GMT + 4 |
Option 2 Start GMT - 4 |
Module Duration |
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Week 1: Technical Track 7-10 December |
T-1 |
Solar PV Design Workshop |
Monday 7 Dec 2020 |
12:00pm |
10:00am |
2hr |
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T-2 |
Designing of FPV Systems for Island States |
Tuesday 8 December 2020 |
3hr |
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T-3 |
Protection and coordination in transmission and distribution networks |
Wednesday 9 December 2020 |
3hr |
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T-4 |
Optimal power system operation – Minimization of losses and maximization of efficiency |
Thursday 10 December 2020 |
3hr |
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Week 2: Procurement Track 14-16 December |
P-1 |
Technology: Solar PV and Floating Solar PV: Key issues to consider in preparing for IPP tender |
Monday 14 December 2020 |
12:00pm |
10:00am |
2hr30 |
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P-2 |
Preparation and documentation: Suite of legal documents, preparatory studies and other processes |
Tuesday 15 December 2020 |
2hr30 |
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P-3 |
Tender implementation: timelines, roles, tools, communication |
Wednesday 16 December 2020 |
12:00pm |
10:00am |
2hr |
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P-4* |
Closing Session – Summary from both technical + procurement track – certificate award |
2:00pm |
12:00pm |
0hr30 |
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Register your interest and complete a brief application for the courses here
Courses will be led by Multiconsult, technical and procurement advisor for Seychelles’ 4 MW marine FPV project. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Multiconsult.