Uruguay Wind Energy Programme (UWEP)
Project Summary
The global environment objective is to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by implementing large-scale, grid-connected wind energy systems in Uruguay. The strategic goal of this initiative is to remove the present barriers for the commercial development of wind energy in the country and establish a viable showcase and basis for replication.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 2826 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
| Executing Agencies | NATIONAL ENERGY DIRECTORATE |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 4 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2007 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 50,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 950,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 6,010,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 90,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 7,010,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
25 May 2005
Preparation Grant Approved
08 Nov 2005
Concept Approved
01 May 2007
Project Approved for Implementation
30 Apr 2007
Project closed
17 Mar 2016