This project is designed to encourage integration of renewable energy into the government’s national electrification program, and to respond to Operational Program No.6, promoting adoption of renewable energy by removing barriers and reducing implementation costs. The pilot renewable energy schemes include six micro-hydro installations and 20 solar battery charging stations.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
424
Country
Lao PDR
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1997
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Electricite du Laos
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
812,000
GEF Project Grant
744,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
16 Sep 1997
Concept Approved
01 Nov 1997
Project Approved for Implementation
31 Oct 1997
Project Closed
23 Dec 2005