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Challenges
The renewable energy and power sector faces numerous challenges that hinder the transition to sustainable energy solutions. In this respect, GFA Consulting Group addresses key problems head-on. Integrating intermittent renewable energy sources into existing power grids without compromising grid stability and overcoming high initial investment costs to ensure economic viability are two major challenges. Navigating complex regulatory environments to facilitate project approvals and implementation while promoting technological advancements and the adoption of advanced technologies are additional solutions. In other scenarios, developing infrastructure in remote and under-served regions to enhance energy access, and strengthening the technical and managerial capacities of stakeholders involved in renewable energy projects point in the right direction.
GFA services
GFA Consulting Group offers a comprehensive range of problem-solving services to meet the distinct needs of the renewable energy and power sector.
General Renewable Energy Services
GFA expert teams provide strategic advice on grid integration, conduct technical and financial feasibility studies, and carry out environmental and social impact assessments. The teams develop renewable energy project pipelines, conduct due diligence, and facilitate training and capacity development. In addition, GFA creates digital innovation tools to support project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Power Sector Development
The company’s experts advise partners on power market reforms, utility transformation, and smart grid development. They offer guidance on independent power producer (IPP) and public-private partnership (PPP) projects, negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs), and develop distribution network and grid models. They also facilitate the development of cross-border electricity markets.
Off-grid Energy and Electrification
GFA supports mini-grid development, innovative rural electrification schemes, and provides advice on the productive use of energy. An experienced team utilizes GIS mapping and digital platforms for off-grid energy planning and implementation and assists with procurement processes for off-grid energy projects.
REGIONAL PRESENCE
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GFA has a strong presence in a variety of regions, where the company’s experts and their partners implement localized solutions to address specific energy challenges.
In Africa, GFA enhances electricity access, integrates renewable energy, and promotes rural electrification across the continent. Projects span North Africa (solar energy integration), West Africa (electricity access and hydro-power), East Africa (mini-grid development and rural electrification), Central Africa (infrastructure development in remote regions), and Southern Africa (regulatory reforms and capacity building). Notably, GFA cooperates with the West, East and South African power pools on market access guides for IPPs and regional electricity trading mechanisms.
In the Caribbean, the company’s consultants promote renewable energy and energy efficiency through the Technical Assistance for Capacity Building in the Energy Sector Belize (LAIT up!) project. Related work includes developing financing mechanisms, designing policies and regulations for energy efficiency and grid integration, and supporting rural electrification through mini grids and grid integration.
In Western Balkans, GFA enhances the regulatory and technical framework to support renewable energy integration. Projects provide technical and regulatory advisory services to increase renewable energy in electricity grids, support regional exchanges on renewable energy solutions, and establish a favorable regulatory framework. Teams of experts collaborate with multi-level key actors to implement grid integration solutions and create conditions for a renewable energy transition.
In Asia, GFA supports renewable energy infrastructure development. In South Asia, the focus is on grid integration and renewable energy adoption. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme II (REEEP II) in Bangladesh is a case in point as it implements solar rooftop systems, capacity development, digital platforms, and awareness campaigns. In Southeast Asia, the company improves commercial rooftop solar energy conditions through the development of regulatory and technical standards. In Vietnam, GFA fosters technological advancements and smart grid solutions as part of the GIZ 4E project by conducting grid impact studies and training distribution utility engineers. In Central Asia, consultants assist clients in regulatory reforms and capacity development for enhanced energy access and sustainability.
Contact
Aurosree Biswas
Portfolio Manager
E-mail: aurosree.biswas[at]gfa-group.de
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