The global objective of the project is to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas (GHG) in the Botswana power sector by removing barriers for large-scale dissemination of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1235
Country
Botswana
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2005
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Energy Affairs Division (EAD) of the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR)
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
5,388,608
GEF Project Grant
3,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
382,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
13 Feb 2004
Concept Approved
01 May 2004
Project Approved for Implementation
26 Jul 2005
Project Closed
07 Sep 2016