Publication date:

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:

Design of an Adaptation Plan for the Power Generation Sector in Panama 

Deadline: 18 July 2022

Panama is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including fluctuating rainfall patterns and tropical storms, which have inflicted serious damage in recent years. Currently, 45% of Panama’s installed electricity generation capacity comes from hydroelectric sources, which are susceptible to capacity loss for prolonged periods due to either extreme drought, or intense rain and flooding. To avoid blackouts, the country has resorted to the use of thermal generation plants that rely on fossil fuels. The linear transmission system linking opposite ends of the country has not been configured to account for the effects of climate change, and while these impacts are evident in the stability of the power generation system,  little  attention has been given thus far to the sector’s vulnerability. Ensuring the sustainable development of the energy sector requires assessing these impacts along the sector’s supply chain to identify current knowledge gaps and areas for the development and implementation of measures that can increase resilience while reducing GHG emissions, as energy is also a target sector for mitigation.

The ultimate development of a Power Generation Sector Adaptation Plan will support the country's preparedness to avoid or reduce future costs arising from extreme weather events, and the mainstreaming of climate considerations into the sector's infrastructure and value chains. The planning document will enable decision-making related to resilient investments in different regions and cities of the country. 

For more information, please visit:

UNGM Portal: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/176640

UNPD Internet Site: https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/sites/www.un.org.Depts.ptd/files/pdf/eoi19927.pdf

In case you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).

Please note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.