The project would assist the Government of FYR Macedonia in reducing green-house gas emissions by substituting hydropower for fossil fuels, especially lignite, in power generation. Specifically, the proposed GEF grant would cover the agreed incremental costs of three mini-hydro plants to be installed on the water supply systems of the towns of Kavadarci, Struga and Derbar by independent power producers. In order to mainstream the Project, it would extend the reforms initiated under the Bank financed Power System Improvement Project and serve as a vehicle for establishing the necessary power off-take arrangements between the IPPs and ESM, the national power utility.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
32
Country
North Macedonia
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1999
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Economy and Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
2,541,000
GEF Project Grant
750,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
08 Jun 1999
Concept Approved
01 Dec 1999
Project Approved for Implementation
01 Dec 1999
Project Closed
25 Jan 2006