Formulating a National Electricity Grid Code and Development of a Net Metering Policy in Timor-Leste

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), invites qualified interested firms to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for provision of technical assistance on Formulating a National Electricity Grid Code and Development of a Net Metering Policy in Timor-Leste. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), requires the services of an institution to deliver the technical assistance. The overall objective of this technical assistance will be to develop a net metering policy and grid code that will encourage the development and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The technical assistance provided to Timor Leste will focus on three main areas: solar resource insights, net metering policy, and distributed energy resource grid code. The Implementing Partner will prioritise the state-owned utility's specific needs in these areas. Some of the expected activities are; • Development of implementation planning and communication documents. • Examine solar resource data for Timor Leste to provide insights into the renewable energy potential for the country. • Report detailing the solar resource potential insights for Timor Leste and providing capacity factors across the country for different solar configurations. • Develop a net metering policy for Timor Leste and calculate the payback period for solar projects under different scenarios. • Develop one GCF Concept Note for a full-scale project and In-person workshop and project wrap-up – Compiling training and final deliverables. • Develop the grid code, examining elements of IEEE 2800 and IEEE 1547-2018 that may help safely integrate inverter-based resources. • Grid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste - Assessment of Current Grid Codes and Character of Service in Timor Leste. • Grid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste - Examination of Grid Support Functions from Inverter Based and Distributed Energy Resources. • Report on Grid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste. The complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.