Renewable Energy-based Electricity Generation for Isolated Mini-grids
Project Summary
This project will develop sustainable models for renewable energy based electricity generation and distribution via isolated mini-grids. Initial activities will focus on a carefully selected pilot area, from where replication activities will be designed for implementation in other appropriate areas in Zambia.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 1358 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Zambia |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Department of Energy |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 3 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2004 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 325,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 2,950,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 4,556,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 382,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 7,831,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
29 Jun 2001
Preparation Grant Approved
01 Aug 2001
Concept Approved
01 May 2004
Project Approved for Implementation
15 Nov 2005
Project closed
23 Sep 2018