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Detail of GEF Project #19
| GEF Project ID | 19 |
| IBRD PO ID | 64444 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Concentrating Solar Power for Africa (CSP-Africa) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Africa |
| Focal Area | Climate Change |
| Operational Program | 7 |
| Approval Date | 1999-07-19 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 1999-04-29 |
| Project Completion Date | 2001-05-31 |
| Project Status | Project Closure |
| Executing Agency | ESKOM |
| Description | This project will evaluate the possibility of introducing solar thermal electric (STE) technologies as electricity generation options into Southern Africa. The possibility of decreasing the region's dependence on fossil fuels (predominantly coal) by employing a more environmentally preferred option will be quantified.The project objectives are to; (i) evaluate solar thermal electric tech. Options w/regard to their current and future potential for S.Afr.; (ii) conduct a broad site assessment to identify the most attractive areas for potential plants; (iii) conduct a preliminary assessment of the most promising near-term tech. to determine whether a commercial project would be economically feasible w/use of GEF funding support; and (iv) once the project is considered feasible, develop plans for proceeding w/ project and future steps that would be necessary to allow additional project deployments and cost reductions. |
| Implementation Status | This project was successful in that it produced a full evaluation of the prospects for solar thermal electric power generation in South Africa. Based on this, ESKOM Enterprises has confirmed their interest in proceeding with project development. As a measure of their interest and commitment, they have decided to proceed with the next phase (detailed design) without accessing further GEF support. |
| GEF Project Grant | 230,000 USD |
| GEF Grant | 230,000 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 180,000 USD |
| Project Cost | 410,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 146,000 USD |
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