International Cooperation

We are consultants experienced in energy projects in international development cooperation.
We disseminate knowledge through policy papers and market reports, design and evaluate cooperation projects, and welcome international delegations to Europe.

Workshop: Renewable energy project finance

In an interactive workshop, the fundamentals of project finance and lessons learned from photovoltaic and wind power projects worldwide were discussed. Target groups were local banks, project developers and potential offtakers in Buenos Aires. Given the current macroeconomic perspective for Argentina, special emphasis was given to innovative financing methods such as crowd funding. Cooperation project with Eclareon. (2019)

Capacity building for decision-makers from Brazil and Bolivia

Workshop on recent trends in the worldwide energy transition as well as arrangement and accompaniment of a study tour for high-level regulators and energy utility representatives from Brazil and Bolivia. The focus was battery storage technologies as well as digital solutions for an enhanced integration of intermittent renewable energy sources. The program provided valuable insights into current trends in Germany. (2019)

Heat supply in Mexican industry

BÜRO_F carried out a project with RENAC and conducted a series of expert interviews with technology providers, industrial end users and associations on the potential of solar heat for industrial processes. The majority of the interviews were conducted in Mexico City. Given Mexico’s low gas import prices, solar thermal technologies require positive regulatory framework conditions to be competitive. (2018)

Evaluation of a KfW wind power project in China

An ex post evaluation of the financing of a 50 MW wind farm in China was carried out for the KfW development bank. Starting with an on-site plant visit, we evaluated the economic rate of return (ERR) of the project from an energy system perspective. In addition, we prepared an outlook on the expected future profitability of the project given the massive wind farm curtailments in China. (2017)

Evaluation of 12 ICI projects

Ex post evaluation of 12 energy projects funded by the International Climate Initiative (ICI) of the Federal Ministry of the Environment. The service included desktop review based on project documentation and desktop research, as well as the review of project activities and impacts. The analyzed projects included energy efficiency as well as renewable heating, cooling and power generation projects worldwide. (2016-2018)

“Is fair lithium from Chile possible?”

The high water consumption required for lithium extraction is speeding up the desertification process around the salt lakes of Latin America’s so-called “lithium triangle”. The debate highlights general problems with the extraction of raw materials. But international companies can influence extraction methods – and there are plenty of different approaches. Article for pv magazine (2019)

Decarbonization project proposal for the International Climate Change Initiative (ICI)

Elaboration of a project proposal for GIZ Chile on the “Decarbonization of the Chilean Energy Sector”. The consultancy included interviews with stakeholders, conceptual design of the impact matrix and formulation of the proposal, as well as extensive research on environmental and gender safeguards. In four weeks, the approved project concept was elaborated and successfully submitted to the ICI secretariat. (2019)

Delegations from Latin America in Europe

In the first half of 2018, BÜRO_F, combinado consult and Micropwr arranged technical visit programs for delegations from Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. The services included introductory workshops on the European energy system and specific topics of relevance for the high-ranking delegations. Technology providers, project developers and grid operators were among the companies visited. (2018)

Presentation on energy storage in Taiwan

Presentation and discussions in Taiwan on the role of energy storage for a successful energy transition. Given the specific situation of the island state, self-sufficiency of its power supply is key. The tour was organized by the German Federal Foreign Office and included discussions with high-ranking representatives of Taiwan’s power sector and government advisors. (2016)

Project proposal for energy-efficient CHP in Chile

Cogeneration (CHP) plays an increasingly important role in the industrial and commercial field: the distributed combined production of electricity and warmth is cost-effective and halves the emission of greenhouse gases. For the market introduction of CHP in Chile, we supported the GIZ with the development of a program proposal. Our services included research, profitability calculations, the development of working lines and the definition of indicators for success monitoring. (2015)