APPLICATION GUIDELINES

for
NATIONAL SCHEME FOR EMERGING
PROJECT CONCEPTS BASED ON
RENEWABLE ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES (NSEPCRET)

ROUND 2

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 CONTENTS

CONTENTS 2

ABBREVIATIONS 3

1.0 OVERVIEW 4

1.1 TARGET GROUP 4

1.2 DETAILS OF SCHEME 4

1.3 EVALUATION 5

1.4 MARENA CONTACT DETAILS 5

2.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM 6

A. APPLICANT INFORMATION 7

B. PROJECT OVERVIEW 8

C. ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL ASPECTS 9

D. TECHNICAL ASPECTS 10

E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 10

F. SOCIAL ASPECTS 11

G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 11

H. OTHER REMARKS 11

I. DECLARATION 11

ANNEX 1: APPLICANT DECLARATION FORM 12

ANNEX 2: PROJECT MILESTONES SCHEDULE 13

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 ABBREVIATIONS

CAPEX Capital Expense

CEB Central Electricity Board
CH4 Methane
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
CV Curriculum Vitae
FTE Full-Time Equivalent
IPDM Integrated Pest and Disease Management
IPR Intellectual Property Rights
IRR Internal Rate of Return
kW kilowatt
kWh kilowatt-hour
kWp kilowatt peak
LCOE Levelized Cost of Energy
MARENA Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MRIC Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
MUR Mauritian Rupee
NDCs Nationally Determined Contributions
NIF National Innovation Framework
NOx Nitrogen Oxide
NSEPCRET National Scheme for Emerging Project Concepts Based on Renewable
Energy Technologies
OPEX Operating Expense
R&D Research and Development
RD & D Research, Development & Demonstration
RE Renewable Energy
RESP Renewable Energy Strategic Plan
RET Renewable Energy Technology
SDGs Sustainable Development Goals
SG Strategic Goal
SOx Sulphur Oxide(s)

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 1.0 OVERVIEW
The National Scheme for Emerging Project Concepts Based on Renewable Energy
Technologies (NSEPCRET) has been set by the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency
(MARENA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, the Central
Electricity Board (CEB), the Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO) and the Mauritius
Research and Innovation Council (MRIC).

NSEPCRET aims at solely on-grid connections where the promoters are allowed to export
electricity to the grid against a form of renumeration.

1.1 TARGET GROUP

The scheme is catered for promoters/developers of emerging/innovative concepts of projects
based on RE technologies. The underlying criteria to be eligible for NSEPCRET Scheme are
for “Emerging”, “Innovative”, “Adaptation”, “Technology Venturing” and “Commercial Scale-Up”
projects.

1. The term “Emerging” shall be interpreted as technologies that are “currently

developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is
usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create,
significant social or economic effects”;

2. The term “Innovative” shall be interpreted as either “radical or incremental changes to

products, including the implementation of a new or significantly improved product”;

3. “Adaptation” projects refer to the “introduction of existing commercial technologies into

new markets or localities”;

4. “Technology Venturing” refers to “moving a particular technology from the R&D

phase to the demonstration phase” and

5. “Commercial Scale-Up” projects refer to “achieving broad commercial activity across

the value chain of a technology – from manufacturing to retail deployment”

Note: Technologies retained under NSEPCRET Round 1 will not be considered.

1.2 DETAILS OF SCHEME

Testing phase

The proposed project having a net output capacity of up to 2 MW per unit/proposal will be
evaluated and upon selection, sign a connection agreement with CEB for:
1. A Research & Development (R&D) period ranging from 6 months up to 1 year where
the promoter would benefit from a rate of Rs 4.00/kWh during which no minimum
guaranteed performance is required. [OPTIONAL]
2. A testing period of 1 year where it shall comply to the minimum guaranteed
performance as per the connection agreement and the promoter will continue to benefit
from a rate of Rs 4.00/kWh.
The promoters shall seek their permits/clearances upon approval of the proposals.

If the pilot project implemented meets the Guaranteed Performance, it may be considered for
up-scaling to a maximum of up to 10 MW.

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 1.3 EVALUATION
Following the Call for Proposals, projects submitted will be evaluated based on the criteria listed
above in section 1.1 and information submitted in the application form.

The purpose of the Application Guidelines is to assist the Project Developer in compiling the
required information requested on the application form.

Project Developers are requested to consult them prior to submitting an online application.

1.4 MARENA CONTACT DETAILS

If you encounter technical difficulties, kindly contact MARENA (preferably by email) for
further assistance:

MARENA Address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA)
Level 6,
The Célicourt Tower,
Sir Célicourt Antelme Street,
Port Louis

Contact details:

Tel: (+230) 214-2222

Fax: (+230) 214-2230
Website: www.marena.org
Email: info@marena.org

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 2.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM
1. The Online submission form is at: https://forms.gle/rXqmrE1C9VJzh8pR7

2. Only submission made on the form provided will be accepted.

3. The Project Developer shall prepare its proposal as per the following application
template. The below list is not exhaustive and Project Developers may submit any
additional information which they feel will be of importance in assessment of their
proposal. Incomplete proposals not meeting the basic requirements will not be
considered.

4. The following sections provide guidance on the set of required information.

Notes:
1. Sections marked with asterisks (*) and grey coded are compulsory;

2. For questions which are not applicable, indicate N/A in the answer box;

3. For questions having an indicated word limit; there is an upper limit and applicants may
respond to the questions with any number of words within the word limit; and

4. Please use clear language and ensure any claims are substantiated.

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 A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Main Applicant

The Main Applicant should be from a registered and Mauritian-based Company/Institution (as
further detailed in Section A.1 – Main Applicant details). The applicant should be eligible as per
the Public Procurement Act 2006. Suspended-debarred-disqualified suppliers cannot apply to
this Scheme.

2. International Collaborators (if applicable)

Any company (including small, medium and large companies) headquartered, owned and
registered in the collaborating country(ies) for at least 1 year is eligible to collaborate under this
Scheme.

The following is a template proposal submission form which the applicant(s) are required to fill
online at https://forms.gle/rXqmrE1C9VJzh8pR7

A.1 Main Applicant details (Mauritian Company)

1. Company Name*
2. Address*
3. Name of Head of Company*
Any Mauritian based company (including micro, small, medium and
large companies) headquartered, owned and registered at the Registrar
Year Incorporated and Company
4. of Companies in the Republic of Mauritius for at least one (1) year.
Registration Number*
Applicants shall submit a copy of the certificate of incorporation of the
company
5. Telephone and Fax Number* Include country code.
6. Email Address*
Micro: Having an annual turnover of more than MUR 2 million but not
more than MUR 10 million
Small: Having an annual turnover of more than MUR 10 million but not
more than MUR 30 million;
7. Type of Company*
Medium: Having an annual turnover of more than MUR 30 million but
not more than MUR 100 million;
Large: Having an annual turnover of more than MUR 100 million.

Less than 10
10-50
8. Number of Employees* 51-100
101-1000
More than 1000
History of Non-Performance to Indicate whether Non-performance of PPA/ESPA did not occur as a
9.
PPAs/ESPAs* result of applicant’s default since 1 Jan 2011
10. Pending Litigation* Indicate whether your company has any pending litigation.
Provide details on any history of court/arbitral award decisions against
11. Litigation History*
your company since 1 Jan 2011
Provide copy of JV Agreement if you have formed a joint venture or
12. JV Agreement* (if Applicable)
intends to form a joint venture.

A.2 Project Leader (Mauritian Company)

13. Name*
14. Job Title*
15. Address*
16. Telephone and Fax Number* Include country code.
17. Email Address*

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A.3 Main Collaborator Details (if applicable).

18. Company/Institution Name*

19. Address*
20. Country*
21. Name of Head of Company/Institution*
Any company (including micro, small, medium and large companies)
Year Incorporated and Company headquartered, owned and registered at the Registrar of Companies in
22.
Registration Number* the Republic of Mauritius for at least one (1) year or registered
internationally in its country for at least one (1) year.
23. Telephone and Fax Number* Include country code.
24. Email Address*
Micro: Having an annual turnover of more than MUR 2 million but not
more than MUR 10 million
Small: Having an annual turnover of More than MUR 10 million but not
25. Type of Company/Institution*
more than MUR 30 million; Medium: Having an annual turnover of
More than MUR 30 million but not more than MUR 100 million; Large:
Having an annual turnover of More than MUR 100 million.
Less than 10
10-50
26. Number of Employees* 51-100
101-1000
More than 1000
Please provide above details for additional
27.
collaborators, if applicable*
Include the following information for each person:
1. Name;
2. Participant Type (Co-Project Leaders, Research/ Academic
Collaborator, other Collaborators, specify);
List all key persons in the implementation
28. 3. Institution/Company;
of the proposed project.*
4. Country;
5. Email Address; and
6. Contact number.
Upload file (1 max, 10 MB)

A.4 Qualifications and experience

1. Provide experience of the Project Developer and its collaborators.
Qualifications and experience of the project 2. Provide Qualifications and experience of the Project Leader, main
29. developer (and collaborators, if collaborator(s) and other team members in relation to the proposed
applicable).* project.
Upload files (10 files max, 10 MB each)

B. PROJECT OVERVIEW
30. Proposal title*
Compliance to requirements and Specify the compliance to International Standards of Plant and
31. technology related to generating energy components.
from renewable sources*
Tick the criteria that fits your proposal the best:
☐ Emerging
☐ Innovative
☐ Adaptation
☐ Technology Venturing
32. Criteria* ☐ Commercial Scale Up

Refer to Section 1.2, for definition of the above criterion.

You may tick more than one. Please note that you may be required to
provide further information to substantiate your answers.
Specify nominal capacity of proposed up to 2 MW.
33.
Technology (kW)*
Is the capacity targeted for the project ☐ Yes
34. flexible? *
☐ No

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 35. Indicate Total Project Value (MUR)*
Specify the RE Technologies involved in the project.
RE Technology* (Solar PV/Floating Solar PV/onshore wind/offshore
36.
wind/bioenergy/waste to energy/wave/Tidal/others
(if others, please specify).
☐ Yes
☐ No
Indicate whether a research and development period (6 months to 1
37. Research and Development Period* year) will be required.

If yes, specify the duration of the Research and Development Period,

…………….. (should not exceed 1 year)
Site Location/description with supporting Indicate the site location of the project, with GPS coordinates (if
38. maps* possible). The site can be described with supporting maps.
Upload files (5 files max, max 10 MB each).
39. URLs & websites Provide URLs & websites pertaining to the project.
The Project Developer must provide brief, clear and concise details of
the proposed project.
The summary should include the innovation aspects, a description of
40. Summary/Abstract of proposal* the energy conversion process, opportunity and local relevance.
(Around 500 words)
Note: The information in this section may be made public.

C. ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL ASPECTS
a) [OPTIONAL] To what extent your project avoids land-based
installations? If land-based indicate whether the space utilised is
41. Opportunity cost of land & land use* private. (Not more than 150 words)
b) [MANDATORY]
Capacity Footprint of Plant (kW/m2 or kW/m)
Project Internal Rate of Return (IRR)* Indicate the unleveraged Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for this project.
42.
Indicate any applicable discount rate and state whether it is fixed.
43. Project lifespan* Indicate the expected project lifetime. (Number of years)
Payback period* Indicate the expected number of years it takes to recover the cost of the
44.
investment
Auxiliary energy (e.g. Fuel/Electricity from Indicate any costs associated.
45.
CEB grid/others) costs, (MUR)*
Please show how you and any of your project Partners have the
financial capacity and appropriate levels of co-funding commitment to
deliver the project successfully
You must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources
46. Financial Soundness of Company* (or such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and
Joint Venture if applicable) other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to
meet the total project cost requirements.
Provide clear evidence of proof of funding for the project
Upload files (max 5 files, max 10 MB each).
Investment cost per kWp* (CAPEX), Provide details.
47.
(MUR)
Operation and Maintenance cost per kWp* Provide details.
48.
(OPEX) (MUR)
49. Levelized Cost of Energy* (LCOE) (MUR) Provide details.
Comment on the potential of the proposed concept for significant
50. Commercial application* commercial application and viability.
(Not more than 200 words)
Comments, if any, on the 'Economic/ (Not more than 100 words)
51.
Financial' aspects.

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 D. TECHNICAL ASPECTS
(a) Provide detailed technology description including Construction
details schematics, Operation Details, block diagrams, flowcharts,
Technical soundness of the proposed process flows, etc.
technology * The description must specify the amount and type of work to be
performed both by the project developer and by the collaborating
52.
entities and describe the necessary cooperation and coordination.
(b) How is the project concept innovative?
(c) Provide any calculation/simulation to demonstrate capacity of
technology to achieve the output specified.
Upload files (max 5 files, max 10 MB each).
The resource potential varies geographically. Indicate the resource
Energy intensity of available resources at potential at the chosen site for the project. You may wish to give this as
53.
the site (depends on RET) a range of energy density with an uncertainty value or on a scale from
1 to 10 (1 for least favorable and 10 for most favorable).
Applicants must demonstrate proof of land commitment for setting up of
54. Proof of Availability of Land for Project* the proposal. The land may be reserved or leased or owned by the
applicant
Indicate the proximity of generating source to point of penetration to the
55. Resources - proximity to substations/lines* grid and the corresponding voltage level for connection (Not more than
100 words)
Comment on the capacity factor of the system (including a comparison
56. Technology – Capacity factor* with systems with similar energy conversion process).
(Not more than 100 words)
57. Technology - Power Stability* Indicate whether the power output is firm, semi-firm or variable.
Technology – Carbon dioxide equivalent Provide the carbon dioxide avoided per annum (tonne CO2eq/year)
58.
(CO2eq) avoided per annum*
Comment on the resilience of the technology, including its structural
compliance to climate extremes.
Hazards* Climate extremes include (where applicable) cyclonic wind gusts; heat
59.
waves; hailstorms; floods; landslides; thunderstorms; torrential rain and
waves.
(Not more than 200 words)
Comment on the safety and health aspects of the project and how
Safety & Health* precautionary measures are earmarked to be taken to promote safe
60.
environments.
(Not more than 200 words)
Is the project easily replicable within the Republic of Mauritius and to
Replicability and Scalability* other islands?
61.
Is the project easily scalable from low capacity to higher capacity?
(Not more than 100 words)
62. Comments, if any, on 'Technical' aspects. (Not more than 100 words)

E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
Indicate any emissions from the project. These can include GHGs such
63. Emissions* as CO2, CH4, SOx, NOx
(Not more than 100 words)
Comment on any pollution impacts with respect to:
i) Air Quality (including particulate matters)
ii) Water Quality and effluent
64. Other Pollution impacts* iii) Noise
iv) Electromagnetic Interference
v) Vibration
(Not more than 200 words)
Provide details on the potential (positive or negative) impacts on the
65. Ecosystem impacts* ecosystem by this project.
(Not more than 200 words)
Comment on waste generated during:
(i) commissioning,
Waste Impact* (ii) operation, and
66.
(iii) decommissioning of the installation
how the Project Developer intends to treat the waste.
(Not more than 200 words)

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 Comments, if any, on 'Environmental' Not more than 100 words.
67.
aspects.

F. SOCIAL ASPECTS
Job Creation* Comment on the job creation (specifying local and foreign
68. requirements, as applicable).
(Not more than 100 words)
Comment on potential factors that may arise from this parameter and
69. Social acceptability* how the promoter intends to handle these.
(Not more than 100 words)
Social benefits* List the potential social benefits arising from this project.
70.
(Not more than 100 words)
Visual impacts* Comment on visual impacts of the installation.
71.
(Not more than 100 words)
Comment on the potential (positive or negative) impact of the project on
72. Local development (training opportunities) the local development.
(Not more than 100 words)
73. Comments, if any, on 'Social' aspects. (Not more than 100 words)

G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Include the indicative timeline for construction in the Project Gantt Chart.
74.
Provide a Gantt Chart for the project* Upload file (1 file, 10 MB max).
Construction details* Provide construction details with regard to this project.
75.
(Not more than 300 words)
Operation details* Provide operation details with regard to this project.
76.
(Not more than 300 words)
Provide details of any prototype development and its assessment.
77. Prototyping experience* Indicate whether prototype is already functional or requires further work.
(Not more than 200 words)
Provide details on any access to applicable local permits and clearances.
78. Access to permits and clearances* (Not more than 150 words)

Does the project promote technology transfer with local parties

79. Technology transfer (academia, companies, etc)?
(Not more than 100 words)
80. Capacity to collaborate Provide details. (Not more than 100 words)
Fill and upload the Project Milestone Schedule, from the Application
81. Project Milestones Schedule* Guidelines (A template is given at Annex 2), for the project.
Upload file (1 file, 10 MB max).
Monitoring and maintenance* Indicate provisions made for on-site monitoring during site preparation,
82. construction, and operation phase of the project
(Not more than 200 words)
Comments, if any, on 'Additional (Not more than 100 words)
83.
Information' aspects.

H. OTHER REMARKS
Use this space to share any additional (Not more than 300 words)
84. information relevant for the assessment of
the proposal.

I. DECLARATION

Upload the signed Applicant Declaration The declaration form should bear the Company seal of the main
85. Form* applicant. (Upload file)
The form can be downloaded at: Link

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 ANNEX 1: APPLICANT DECLARATION FORM

APPLICANT DECLARATION FORM

Proposal Title:
Company Name (Mauritian
Company):
Company’s Director Name:

Job Designation:

Address:

Company Registration Number:

Telephone number:

Email Address:

Name of Project Leader:

Job Designation:
DECLARATION
Yes No
1 We declare that all information provided by us in connection with this ☐ ☐
application is accurate, complete and true.
2 We understand that any inaccurate, incomplete or false information given or any ☐ ☐
omission of information may render this application invalid.
We acknowledge that the MARENA reserves the right not to accept or reject any
submitted proposal.
3 We certify that we have carefully read the Application Guidelines and we ☐ ☐
understand all requirements for the proposal submission.
4 We confirm that we have not committed any offence by a court of law in any ☐ ☐
country and there is no court proceeding pending against me anywhere in respect
of any offence.
5 We understand that if we have been convicted of an offense by a court of law of ☐ ☐
any country, we must submit all relevant information together with this
application.
6 We hereby authorize MARENA to obtain and verify any part of the information ☐ ☐
given by us from or with any source, as it deems appropriate.
7 We declare that if, at any time during the assessment process, an actual, potential ☐ ☐
or perceived conflict of interest arises, the applicant will immediately notify
MARENA in writing
8 We confirm that we are compliant to the Scheme, consisting of (i) Research and ☐ ☐
Development period of 6 months up to 1 year, with no minimum guaranteed
performance required and (ii) Testing and Monitoring period of 1 year with
minimum guaranteed performance required.
Signature:

(Please affix Company’s seal)

Date (dd/mm/yy):
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ANNEX 2: PROJECT MILESTONES SCHEDULE

A project milestone may consist of different activities. The milestone period starts from the
signature of the connection agreement and a progress report is sent to MARENA on a quarterly
basis to report on the activities planned during the milestone.

An example is given below: For a project whose connection agreement was signed on 01
January 2023, the milestone period starts from 01 January 2023.

Milestone period Activities Planned

(3 months basis)

From To

Date of signature 1.
of connection
agreement 2.

3.

4.

(add numbers as necessary)

For eg: 1. Application of land permit

01 January 2023 30 April 2023 2. Hiring of Project Manager

3. Ordering construction materials

4. Design of solar PV systems

1. Clearing of land
2. Install PV system
01 May 2023 31 October
2023

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