The proposed project aims at establishing the basic conditions to facilitate the wide-spread market introduction of grid-connected photovoltaic systems in Mexico, with the two fold purpose of: a) reducing or softening the peak electrical demand in regions with high peak-to-base ratio of electric power demand, resulting from the intensive use of cooling and air conditioning equipment; and b) supporting the grid where the peak supply capacity is limited.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3142
Country
Mexico
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2007
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Electrical Research Institute and Federal Electricity Commission
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,000,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
90,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
16 Mar 2006
Concept Approved
01 May 2007
Project Approved for Implementation
30 Apr 2007
Project Closed
29 May 2015