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CAD Project in California
Abstract
Calis' main goal is to seek for highgrowth opportunities in the renewable energy
arena, primarily in the Anaerobic Digestion sector.
The company will develop Central Anaerobic Digestion projects (CAD, known also
as "central biogas projects") in California, under the Renewable Auction
Mechanism (RAM) program, which was addopted in the state on December 17th
,
2010, and will manage the plants during the 20 years period of the Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The company is led by Erez Dolev. Being the founder and former CEO of Ledico
Green as well as the former CFO of Ledico Bosch, Erez has a vast experience in
renewable energy technologies and posesses a wide knowledge in finance.
The RAM program
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted on December 17th
, 2010, a
new program, named Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM). The goal of the
RAM program is to provide a simplified contracting mechanism that will enable
smaller projects to compete in California's mandatory renewable energy market.
Thus, the utilities will procure up to 1,000 MW of renewable systemside energy
projects, up to 20 MW in size, that are eligible for the California Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS) program.
Important to know:
The total capacity is allocated among the three utilities based on retail
sales (SCE, PG&E, SDG&E).
There will be four auctions over a two year period.
Bids of Feedin Tariff (FiT) are to be selected based on price, with the
lowest price first, until the utility's minimum is reached for each auction.
In order to reduce transaction costs and streamline the approval process,
the RAM requires the use of PPAs with nonnegotiable standard terms
and conditions.
Link to the RAM decision: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/word_pdf/FINAL_DECISION/128432.pdf
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Why CAD?
Anaerobic Digestion projects (known also as biogas projects) produce energy from
the Methane that can be extracted out of organic waste. Moreover, the organic
waste convertion procces produces also other stable and commercially useful
compounds. As a general rule, larger plants are more efficient. Therefore, Central
Anaerobic Digestion projects (CAD), that collect different types of organic waste
feedstocks, from varied sources (e.g. diaries, markets, food manufacturers etc.),
are higly profitable. A typical CAD process is depicted in the following diagram:
Source: www.rutherfordrenewables.co.uk
The main advantages of CAD over other renewable energy projects:
No need for subsidies – grid parity
Produces energy 24 hours a day
Not depands on one source of raw material
High entry barriers – requires specific knowledge
Several revenue sources (electricity, heat, gate fees, fertiliser)
Favorable by green organizations and state authorities due to high
environmental benefits
Greenhouse Gases reduction
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Business Plan
The Projects
The plants will be Central Anaerobic Digestion (CAD) for production of electricity
and heat from biogas, 5MW to 20MW in size depands on the availability of
feedstock.
The PPA will be signed with one of the following utilities: PG&E, SCE, SDG&E.
Calis will be responsible for all stages:
Business plan
Strategic location (interconnection and feedstock supply)
Permits and authorizations
Feedstock supply agreements
FiT auction and PPA
Financial closing
EPC negotiation
Equipment procurement
Project management
Management and maintenance of the CAD plant for 20 years
Business Plan
Using our and other specialists' knowledge base, we built a very accurate
business plan with sensitivity tests taking in account each and every aspect of the
CAD plant construction and opperation.
The business plan includes:
Gas Production from Feedstock mixture calculation
Monthly Allocation of Feedstock and Gas Generation
Fertiliser Value of Digestate
Closed Periods (if needed)
Revenues from the Biogas
Capital Payment Schedule
Overhead Costs
Financial Summary
Profit & Loss
Source & Disposition of Funds
Balance Sheet
Technical Dash Board
Sensitivity Tests
Feedstock Values Calculation
In appendix A you may find some screenshots of the Business Plan