Revised First Interim Report

Annex 4.1 -Detailed Assessments Done on Identified ESPs(Solar PV Technology)

Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Maschinen and Technik, Inc. (MATEC)
Mr. Olegario Serafica
Vice President
TechCenter
Buencamino Street, Alabang, MuntinlupaCity / PV Solar Supplier / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Technical personnel who develops project proposal are highly trained and with ample experience
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Provision of a short course on commercially available, technically sound components and packages
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers) / Uses software for system sizing.
4. Facilities / Company is well equipped with computers with MS Word/Excel processing program.
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies) / It is a company policy to be dynamic and be updated to modern and applicable/marketable PV systems.
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment / Technicians are fully equipped.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures / Relies on international standards and best practices approach.
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual, warranty) / No training manual
4. Service centers / No service centers. This will depend on the company’s growth in the sector.
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Solar Electric Company
(SOLARCO)
Mr. Robert Puckett, President
Manila Office:
11 Annapolis St. Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
Tel: 724-4812
Fax: 724-0223 / PV Solar Supplier / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Highly trained engineers
2. Product Research / Attends “Power Trends” and other international promotional activities
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers) / Well equipped. Uses software tools in their system design calculations.
4. Facilities / Company is well equipped with computers with MS Word/Excel processing program. Uses HOMER software tool for system integration design and optimum application
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies) / It is a company policy to be dynamic and be updated to modern and applicable/marketable PV systems.
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment / Technicians are fully equipped.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures / Relies on international standards and best practices approach.
4. After-Sales Service/training
1.Tools and equipment
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3. Systems, policies and procedures
(training manual,warranty) / No training manual / Needs training manual on PV operation and maintenance
4. Service centers / No service centers. This will depend on the company’s growth in the sector. / It is advisable to look for mergers/partnerships to enhance provision of after sales service in the future.
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Edward Marcs Philippines, Inc.
Mr. Andres S. Cruz
President and General Manager
2/F TimogBuilding , # 28 E. Lopez St. South Triangle, Quezon City
Tel. 922-1371;
922-1658 / PV Solar Supplier / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lacks trained engineers / Develop training for engineers & technicians on the design and installation of PV systems.
2. Product Research / Needs updating of marketable PV products for Rural Electrification. / Provision of forum such as international power trends and other promotional activities
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers) / No measuring tools used. No software for PV system sizing. Relies only on what is stated in the Purchase Order of the client.
4. Facilities / Company is well equipped with computers with MS Word/Excel processing program.
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies) / The company is more of a supplier only and does not engage or is limited in doing PV engineering design services.
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment / Technicians are fully equipped.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment / No provision of tools and equipment unless specified in the contract.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty) / No training manual / Needs training manual PV operation and maintenance
4. Service centers / No service centers. This will depend on the company’s growth in the sector.
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
FirstGen Renewables, Inc
Mr. Ramon C. Tejero, Jr.
Vice President
Head, Business Development
3/F BenpresBuilding, Exchange Road cor. Meralco Ave.
Tel 633-3502/
449-6448 / PV Solar Supplier / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of trained project developer/engineers
2. Product Research / Attends Power trends and other international promotional activities
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers) / Well equipped. Uses software tools in their system design calculations.
4. Facilities / Company is well equipped with computers with word/xcel processing program.
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies) / It is a company policy to be dynamic and be updated to modern and applicable/marketable PV systems.
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment / Technicians are fully equipped.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures / Relies on international standards and best practices approach.
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment / No training equipment
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty) / No training manual / Needs training manual on PV operation and maintenance
4. Service centers / No service centers This will depend on the company’s growth in the sector. / It is advisable to look for mergers/partnerships to enhance provision of after sales service in the future.
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Shell Solar Philippines
Mr Errel Narida, Operations Manager
4/F Shell House, 156 Valero St. Salcedo Village 1227 MakatiCity
Tel 816-6065/
816-6226 / PV Solar Supplier / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Highly trained engineers
2. Product Research / Limited no. of PV products / Forum for possible partnership with other supplier for increased product line
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers) / Well equipped. Uses software tools in their system design calculations.
4. Facilities / Company is well equipped with computers with word/xcel processing program.
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies) / It is a company policy to be dynamic and be updated to modern and applicable/marketable PV systems.
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc) / Partnership with MFI on-going
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment / Technicians are fully equipped.
2. People and skills / Lacks trained engineers and technicians / Training for technicians on the proper installation techniques and maintenance
3.Facility (transportation) / Relies on local transportation
4. Systems, policies and procedures / Relies on international standards and best practices approach.
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment / Provides tools and equipment after every installation
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Center for the Advancement and
Utilization of Sustainable Energy
Mr. Ferdie Larona
Manager
12 B3 Dacon, Kasibulan, Cainta, Rizal Tel. No: (632) 656-7966
Fax No: (632) 656-7966 / Supplier of BP Solarex PV Panels and
BOS; System Integrator / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1.Technical Personnel / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
2. Product Research
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1.Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
CHRP Solar Fil Enterprises
Hosana Jayme
Marketing Manager
39 Ana Kier st. BF Resort Village,
Las Pinas City, Metro Manila 1740
Tel. No:
(632) 875-2220
Fax No:
(632) 875-2220 / Manufacturer SWH / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff – very dependent on technical backstopping by principal supplier / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5.Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources
(partnerships, etc) / Difficulty in accessing project financing support / Conduct of fora for available Government and Private funding and financing facilities (MFI partnership)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4.After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Gendiesel Philippines, Inc.
Mr. T. R. Mohan
President
6305 South Superhighway, MakatiCity
Tel. No: (632) 892-3956 / Supplier of SHS; System Integrator / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems
2. Product Research
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
La Union Solar Energy Systems
Mr. Jorn Nielsen
Proprietor
#3 Baccuit Norte, Bauang 2501
La Union
Tel No:
(072)-888-2802
Email Addr: / Manufacturer of Solar PV Panels;
Supplier of SHS & Solar Pump System / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc) / Lack of access to Government Grants and Subsidies
Difficulty in accessing project financing support / Provide fora for available Government and Private funding and financing facilities (MFI partnership)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
ParisManila Technology
Corporation - PAMATEC
Mr. Digo Estolano
Mr. Hector Aquino
Mr. Jonathan Araullo
179 Yakal St. cor. Ayala Ave. Ext.,
MakatiCity 1203
Tel No:
(632) 843-6211
Fax Nos:
(632) 816-6761;
816-6762
E-Mail Addr: / Supplier of Battery Chargers and
Rectifiers / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc) / Lack of access to Government Grants and Subsidies
Difficulty in accessing project financing support / Provide fora for available Government and Private funding and financing facilities (MFI partnership
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Pilipinas Engine and Turbine
Control, Inc. (PETCO)
Mr. Art Olarte
President
PETCO Bldg., # 18 Michael Rua St.,
Better Living Subdivision., Paranaque
City
Tel. No:
(632) 824-2863;
823-5902
Email Addr:
Website:
/ Supplier/Distributor of Solarex PV
Modules / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources (partnerships, etc) / Lack of access to Government Grants and Subsidies
Difficulty in accessing project financing support / Provide fora for available Government and Private funding and financing facilities (MFI partnership)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Physics Research - Engineering
and Consulting
Mr. Alvin Urgel 102 Cantonville, San Isidro, TalisayCity,
CebuPhilippines 6045
Mobile No:
(0917) 7107469
Fax No.
(032) 491-7169 / Manufacturer of PV Systems, Solar
Water Pumping System, Backup Power / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc) / Lack of access to Government Grants and Subsidies
Difficulty in accessing project financing / Provide fora for available Government and Private funding and financing facilities (MFI partnership)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures (training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
Sunsaver Technology &
Manufacturing Corporation
Mr. Jun Lakaba
Plant Service Supervisor
Sheridan St. Corner United St. Highway
Hills, MandaluyongCity 1501
Tel. No:
(632) 633-7017
Fax No:
632) 631-6048 / Manufacturer of solar water heating
system / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff – very dependent on technical backstopping by principal supplier / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers
Company/Individual / Description of Business / Specific Areas of Weaknesses / Specific Areas of Strengths / Recommendation to address specific areas of weaknesses
WorldWater Philippines, Inc
Mr. John Herman
President
Suite 402 Gabriel III Condominium, San
Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Tel. No:
(632) 633-4273
loc. 115
Fax No:
(632) 631-2667 / Supplier of SPV systems for Household
Lighting, irrigation and community water / 1. Pre-Integration Phase
B. Project Development/System Design / 1. Technical Personnel / Lack of qualified technical staff / Training for engineers and technicians on the design and installation of PV systems or establish tie-up with groups/individuals doing technical backstopping services
2. Product Research / Lack of updated appreciation of commercially-available, technically-sound PV components and packages / Organization of fora/exhibitions for newly developed & commercially available PV components and systems
3. Tools & Equipment (softwares/measuring tools/computers)
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures (research/new technologies)
6. Other resources(partnerships, etc)
3. Post-system Integration Phase
B. Installation/ Commissioning / 1. Tools and Equipment
2. People and skills
3.Facility (transportation)
4. Systems, policies and procedures
4. After-Sales Service/training
1. Tools and equipment
2. People and skills
3. Systems, policies and procedures(training manual,warranty)
4. Service centers

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