The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is sponsoring the Global Procurement Initiative: Interstate Clean Energy Procurement Program for India. This program consists of multiple activities a virtual workshop, which will train participants on clean energy procurement practices.
The workshops are designed to investigate how to integrate best-value determinations and international best practices in public procurement for India’s clean energy sector. The trainings will specifically explore value-based procurement mechanisms designed to achieve optimal results from public procurements in the energy sector using advanced value and quality-based procurement methods. The aim of the workshops is to improve technical capacity in developing technical specifications, utilizing life-cycle cost analysis (“LCCA”), and creating non-price criteria for evaluation factors. This Program will also provide a platform for cross-border knowledge sharing in the procurement of renewable energy.
K&M was engaged by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) to develop and deliver USTDA-funded training sessions on international procurement best practices and practices to achieve value for money in the clean energy sector. K&M delivered two webinars listed below, including (i) preparation of presentation slide decks, (ii) development of responses for prospective Q&A, and (iii) conducting each webinar:

• Bidding Process for the Procurement of Power: This session discussed bidding process for the procurement of renewable energy in India, covering the regulatory framework and guidelines, power market structure, and modes of procurement, and comparison with examples in emerging markets.
• Variable Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements: This session discussed overview of PPA for procurement, key obligations and clauses in PPA, and considerations for developing a bankable PPA for VRE and ESS projects.