The main objective of the project is the introduction of renewable wave energy in a Small Island Developing State like Jamaica for the electrification of coastal rural communities (both on and off-grid) and to contribute to lowering the risk of these communities exposure to high energy storm waves.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4060
Country
Jamaica
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1970
Status
Cancelled
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Energy and Mining, and the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
Special Climate Change Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,420,000
GEF Project Grant
715,000
GEF Agency Fees
71,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
18 Aug 2009
Concept Approved
29 Sep 2009
Project Cancelled
13 Oct 2011