Technical Study of Solar Option
The Solar Option technical papers for the International Conference on Lake Chad includes a Technical Study – printed in English and French.
The Technical Study provides sample calculations for a single version of the Solar Option. Critical assumptions on the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and grid-scale batteries are provided. In a formal engineering study of the Solar Option, specific real-world costs must be determined.
The Technical Study of the Solar Option does not include other project costs, such as for pumps and pipelines. A formal engineering study, as specified in the Terms of Reference (see below), will characterize all project details including technologies (solar power, pumps & pipelines), infrastructure required, and budget & schedule.
The Solar Option technical papers for the International Conference on Lake Chad includes a Terms of Reference – printed in English and French – for a comprehensive Engineering Proposal to fully implement the Solar Option. The proposal will contain detailed designs and specifications – including budgets and schedules – to allow the project to be funded and built.
We recommend that two, competing engineering proposals – following the Terms of Reference – be completed by separate technical teams. Then, based on merit, a single construction contractor can be chosen.
It is our hope that all stakeholders will reach consensus on the Solar Option to Save Lake Chad.
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