This project aims to provide parallel support to a Solar Water Heater business plan in South Africa in order to overcome market barriers for widespread use of SWHs. The plan was designed and negotiated as part of the application of the FINESSE strategy in South Africa where 9000 solar water heaters are to be installed over 5 years in a low-income housing peri-urban upgrade. The parallel activities, contingent on the business plan, provide specific support to the business plan but predominantly engineer a change in the market environment for SWHs nationally.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
805
Country
South Africa
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2000
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Department of Minerals and Energy, Government of South Africa
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
4,702,500
GEF Project Grant
727,500
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
22 Sep 1999
Concept Approved
07 Jan 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
06 Jan 2000
Project Closed
03 Feb 2017